<p>Lithuania and Sweden will meet for the first time on Wednesday (23:30 AEST) in their final <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/eurobasket-men">EuroBasket Group B contest</a>.</p> <p>With a game still to be played by both countries before they meet, this forthcoming showdown could have a significant story attached to it. Lithuania will hope to boost their qualification aims when they take on Finland first (Tuesday, 03:30 AEST), while Sweden will want to remain in the hunt to advance when they take on Montenegro (Monday, 20:30 AEST).</p> <p>Let’s take a look at what could happen when these two meet in their first-ever clash…</p> <h2>Lithuania vs Sweden: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Given that they’ve never played against each other, it can be a little challenging to try and predict what may happen. However, the strength of Lithuania’s roster might provide some clues as to how the game may go.</p> <p>Lithuania is led by players with NBA experience, including Jonas Valanciunas. The experienced center is a key scorer and rebounder. The Denver Nuggets star has been averaging 16.3 points, 8.7 rebounds per game (through the group stage). Tadas Sedekerskis, Deividas Sirvydis, Rokas Jokubaitis, Rokas Giedraitis, and Margiris Normantas have also been effective on the court, helping them secure two wins from their opening three games.</p> <p>Indeed, the production that they’ve been able to experience could leave Sweden facing trouble. Lithuania typically features balanced scoring, averaging 84 points, 41 rebounds, and 19 assists per game as a team.</p> <p>Sweden cannot be fully counted out, though. Melwin Pantzar has been effective for the team in the group stage thus far, averaging 16.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game as the team’s top scorer. Simon Birgander has also been effective, with 3.0 points, 9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.</p> <p>His club team-mate Ludvig Hakanson has also been efficient, as the captain and playmaker has 10.8 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game. As a team, Sweden have been averaging 70 points, 35 rebounds, 16 assists per contest.</p> <h2>Lithuania vs Sweden: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/eurobasket-men/lithuania-v-sweden-9582755">Lithuania vs Sweden 2025 EuroBasket betting odds</a> will have Lithuania as the big favourites to win this game. Their quality roster gives them the edge, as they have players who can put up significant points in each game.</p> <p>Lithuania could cover the handicap in this game. Given their stronger offense and rebounding, betting on Lithuania to win by nine or more points offers good value for those expecting a comfortable margin. Tournament statistics indicate that Lithuania averages 84+ points and Sweden around 70, further enhancing the value of this bet type.</p> <p>With these points total in mind, it could also be worth backing the ‘Under’ in the ‘Points Total’ market, as the game could be a defensive battle.</p>