Lithuania - Croatia
I think that -6.5 on Lithuania would be more fair line because lithuanians usually have problem with ex-yugoslavian team and also Croatia is a type difficult to play against if they are on fire. But Lithuania is stronger team at the moment and I expect them to win this match. Hard to say by which margin but every scenario is possible. Croatia lost Popovic due the injury and this should give Lithuania some advantage too.

Prediction: Lithuania 86 - 75 Croatia

China - Germany
Should be very interesting game. I see this game as 50/50 but Germany is higher class team and that's why they are set as favourite here. But China in front of 18000 supporters will do their best to claim spot in quarterfinals. Expect a big fight here. Really don't what to expect from this game.

Spain - USA
Spain has some injury troubles with Rubio, Navvaro and Jimenez and last two can miss a game. I don't expect Spain to show their secret weapons in this game and USA should take a win here because of higher motivation. Both coaches pointed the important of defensive work in this match in their interviews so it's hard to predict the total. If this would be a final I would pick Spain +16 without doubt but this game means nothing for Spain while "not-smart" Americans will try show the world their skills again. But I will wait for semifinal or final to go against them. Another skip match for me.

Prediction: USA 92 - 79 Spain

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