<p>Serbia are huge favourites to win their opening 2025 EuroBasket match against Estonia.</p> <p>It’s not necessarily a surprise, given that they have a star-studded roster and one that features NBA stars like Nikola Jokić, Nikola Jović, and Bogdan Bogdanović. Estonia’s star player, Maik-Kalev Kotsar, had to withdraw before the start of the tournament due to a shoulder injury, making things more difficult for the nation.</p> <p>With the game scheduled to take place on Thursday (04:15 AEST), let’s preview the upcoming contest and see if we can identify any potential betting value for basketball bettors to sink their teeth into…</p> <h2>Serbia vs Estonia: Betting Preview</h2> <p>Interestingly, if you like to look at the head-to-head between the two countries, there isn’t anything that separates them.</p> <p>A total of four games have been played in the past, with both sharing two wins. Previous results have included:</p> <ul> <li>Estonia won 71-70 in 2019</li> <li>Serbia won 91-65 in 2018</li> <li>Estonia won 88-81 in 2012</li> <li>Serbia won 88-63 in 2012</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Of course, it’s worth remembering that many of these results were long before the rise of the aforementioned Serbian stars. Still, it’s something that could be worth taking into consideration when thinking about potential bets that can be placed.</p> <p>Serbia have been a formidable force on the court since the 2024 Olympic Games, where they managed to win bronze after losing in their semi-final. They defeated Germany and haven’t registered a defeat since. They are currently on a nine-game winning run, thus entering the 2025 EuroBasket competition in red-hot form.</p> <p>Estonia has long-term aspirations which may be more of a focus. They will be one of the host nations for the 2029 EuroBasket tournament, so they could just be aiming to be competitive in this game.</p> <h2>Serbia vs Estonia: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Given how much they are favoured to win in this game, the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/eurobasket-men/serbia-v-estonia-9517344">Serbia vs Estonia 2025 EuroBasket betting odds</a> have been suspended regarding Serbia’s moneyline chances. Still, there is value to be had elsewhere on this game if it appeals to bettors.</p> <p>Due to the star power they possess and the absence of Estonia’s stars, Serbia is expected to cover the spread in the ‘handicap’ market. The ‘Serbia (-31.5)’ looks good value, even though previous encounters have been so much closer.</p> <p>Of course, players like Nikola Jokić, Nikola Jović, and Bogdan Bogdanović are going to be expected to have fun on the court, leading to the idea that there is value in the ‘Over (+170.5)’ outcome for the ‘Total Points inc Overtime’ market.</p> <p>In their last nine games since the 2024 Olympic Games, Serbia have managed to score 90+ points in six. Their lowest total was 63 (against Georgia), while their highest was against Cyprus (122) in one of their preparation games.</p>