Senegal vs Ivory Coast Betting Tips & Predictions

<p>Both nations have been placed in Group B, with games to be held in the Senegalese capital, Dakar. They'll also have to face off against Madagascar and DR Congo, with the top three teams advancing to the second round.</p> <p>These two will face off on Friday, February 27, at 08:00 AEDT. Both teams have been in good form, so what will happen here?</p> <h2>Quick Picks</h2> <p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Ivory Coast to win</p> <p><strong>Value bet:</strong> Over/Under Total Points</p> <p><strong>Long shot: </strong>Ivory Coast to win by 11+ points in Big Win Little Win</p> <h2>Betting Preview</h2> <p>The hosts, Senegal, have won 15 of their last 20 matches. Ivory Coast have been more up and down over the same run, winning just half of their last 20 matches. When it comes to more recently, Senegal have four wins in their last five, as do the Ivory Coast.</p> <p>As a result, we could expect to see a competitive contest in Dakar.</p> <p>What about the head-to-head between the two teams? There have been seven meetings since 2009, with the Ivory Coast appearing to have the better of the two nations on the court. They are 5-2, although the last four have been back-and-forth between the two countries.</p> <p>When looking back at what happened in the 2023 qualification process, Ivory Coast were unbeaten in the first round (6 wins), while they went 8-2 in the second round, claiming top spot in both rounds. Senegal finished with three wins and three defeats in the first round, then placed third in the second round and missed out on the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup by a point.</p> <h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2> <p>Games between the two nations can be fairly competitive. Across the H2H between them, Ivory Coast averages 70.2 points per game (PPG) against Senegal, while holding Senegal to 60.5 PPG. The combined average total points per H2H game is approximately 130.7.</p> <p>We think there will be value in the Over/Under total points, depending on where the line is set. In the last five games, this number has been surpassed just once, which was in the 2021 matchup (Ivory Coast won 75-65).</p> <p>We think the Big Win Little Win market will also offer value, as we think it's likely Ivory Coast win this game. When it comes to the margin of points for victory, we think there's value in the 11+ points bet. Ivory Coast typically wins by an average margin of about 9.7 points against Senegal in their <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">basketball betting</a> H2H matchups.</p> <h2>Our Prediction</h2> <p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other">basketball betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p> <p>We think it's likely a win for Ivory Coast will be the outcome of this match, based on the H2H that has been experienced over the years.</p> <p>Our long shot is the 11+ points, given the typical margin of victory. It has hit in three of the last six games.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/basketball-fouls-violations-explained">The complete guide to basketball fouls and violations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-positions-explained-basketball-roles">Point guard to centre — every position on the court explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/basketball-hoop-height">How tall is a basketball hoop, and why does it matter?</a></li> </ul>