<p>Hosts Latvia will kick off their 2025 EuroBasket competition on Thursday, when they take on Turkey at 01:00 AEST.</p> <p>The match will be in front of an expectant crowd, as they’ll have numerous stars on the court. However, their opponents will also feature quality players that won’t make a win easy. If anything, it’s all set up to be an exciting and close affair.</p> <p>With that in mind, there’s a lot to potentially like from a betting standpoint. Let’s take a look at the upcoming clash and see if there are any angles to consider that can produce value…</p> <h2>Latvia vs Turkey: Betting Preview</h2> <p>The head-to-head between the two teams is one-sided, with Latvia appearing to have the upper hand on the court. They’ve won four of the five meetings to have been played, with Turkey having won the other.</p> <p>The two countries played each other during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European qualifying, with Latvia winning both. The first of the two meetings during that process would end with Latvia winning 111-85, while the second was much closer, 83-74.</p> <p>In their last four matches, Latvia went unbeaten, beating Belgium twice, Spain, and Slovakia in EuroBasket 2025 qualification. In contrast, Turkey were beaten in their last two qualification games, losing to Italy and Iceland.</p> <p>The hosts will be able to call upon stars like NBA veteran Kristaps Porzingis, Davis Bertans, Dairis Bertans, Arturs Kurucs, and young gun Arturs Zagars. Turkiye will also have an NBA presence on their roster, with Alperen Sengun leading the team along with Adem Bona, Furkan Korkmaz, Shane Larkin, Cedi Osman, and Omer Yurtseven.</p> <p>With these players on the court, bettors can expect competitive action that may yield potential betting value.</p> <h2>Latvia vs Turkiye: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/eurobasket-men/latvia-v-turkiye-9517340">Latvia vs Turkey 2025 EuroBasket betting odds</a> have the hosts as the opening favourites, although not by a great deal. This will largely be down to the star presence they have, as well as support from the home crowd.</p> <p>Is there value elsewhere? The ‘Total Points inc Overtime’ market could be worth considering, especially the ‘Under +171.5’ total. This margin has only been passed once in the five meetings that the two teams share, and value appears to be available with this option.</p> <p>The ‘Handicap’ market could also be worth exploring if you think the game will be close. There is value in the ‘Turkey (+2.5)’ bet, with the visitors being thought of as a team that could keep it tight and potentially steal a win. It’s why the outright moneyline odds only favour the hosts as much as they do and not at a longer distance.</p> <p>With a game like this expected to be tight, it’s important to monitor the latest news and line movements, as they can potentially reveal where betting value lies.</p>