Team USA Is Betting Favorite To Win FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Team USA is expected to win their first FIBA Basketball World Cup since 2014, at least according to oddsmakers at BetUS. As we approach tip-off in Southeast Asia (Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia, to be exact), the Americans have the shortest odds to win the international contest. Currently, Team USA has -110 odds to win the FIBA World Cup 2023 title.

The USA may not have LeBron James, Kevin Durant, or Steph Curry, but they are still favored to win the FIBA World Cup 2023. Most NBA players use August as one final month of vacation and relaxation before training camp begins. Therefore, it can be difficult to convince elite veterans to represent the USA in international competitions at this time of the year.

Nevertheless, the USA is not going to Asia without a group of exceptional talent. Jalen Brunson, Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves, and Tyrese Haliburton are all participating in the FIBA World Cup. In addition to this being a special opportunity to play for your country, younger players have a chance to gain invaluable experience.

Some of the players on the American side are on the verge of star status in the NBA. Banchero’s impact on the Orlando Magic will be profound over the next several years. The 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year averaged 20 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

Brunson had a breakout campaign in his first season with the Knicks and should be a significant contributor in the upcoming NBA campaign.