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Date: Monday, June 24, 2025
Format: Expected to be a European Championship Qualifier or warm-up match
Focus Markets: Moneyline | Handicap | Total Points
A classic David vs Goliath clash awaits as France Women, a European powerhouse, face off against the rebuilding Lithuania Women’s team. While the odds point to a one-sided contest, smart bettors know that understanding the pace, rotation patterns, and quarter-by-quarter dynamics can reveal value in how big favourites handle lower-ranked opponents.
France Women – Team Analysis
France’s women’s squad has long been a benchmark in European basketball. They combine robust fundamentals with depth off the bench — allowing them to maintain defensive intensity for four quarters. Players often come from the top European leagues, bringing elite-level coaching and conditioning.
Tactical Approach:
- High defensive press, forcing turnovers and bad shots
- Quick transition offence — frequent fast breaks especially after steals
- If leading big by the third quarter, they often slow the pace, rotating younger players
What This Means for Bettors: ✔️ Moneyline: Ultra-low odds reflect minimal upset risk.
✔️ Spread: France often covers large spreads when they keep starters in long enough.
✔️ Totals: When their defence locks in, opponents can struggle to reach 50–55 points, making the Under a realistic angle if France slows pace late.
Recent Numbers:
- Average winning margin in last 5 games vs teams ranked lower than #20: +21 points
- Over 70 points scored in 4 of last 5 matches, even when rotating bench late in games.
Lithuania Women – Team Analysis
Lithuania’s women’s team has shown flashes of promise but lacks depth compared to Europe’s elite. They play with spirit but are physically overmatched in the paint and prone to turnovers against elite pressure.
Tactical Approach:
- Heavy reliance on outside shooting and occasional fast breaks
- Uses 2–3 zone defence to clog lanes but risks giving up open corner 3s
- May aim to keep the game slow to avoid a blowout
What This Means for Bettors:
✔️ Moneyline: High odds reflect the long shot.
✔️ Spread: Lithuania sometimes covers large handicaps by slowing the clock and hitting a few threes.
✔️ Totals: If they can keep France out of transition, the total can stay low. If they turn it over repeatedly, it can balloon.
Recent Numbers:
- Conceded 75+ points in 3 of last 5 games vs top 10 European sides
- Rarely scores more than 55–60 against top-tier opponents.
Venue & Playing Conditions
- Venue: Expected at a France-hosted arena, where the home crowd creates an energy advantage.
- Expected Game Flow: France should dominate early, force turnovers, and build a double-digit lead by halftime. The second half could see more rotation, possibly slowing scoring pace and helping the Unders.
Key Tip: In past blowout games, France tends to empty the bench in Q4, sometimes letting opponents close the margin slightly.
Detailed Market Breakdown
Moneyline
- France Women: 1.05 – 1.06 (low return)
- Lithuania Women: 17.5 – 21 (big payout for high-risk punters)
Takeaway:
The moneyline only makes sense as part of large accumulators or for multi-match parlays. Not practical alone due to minimal return.
Handicap (Spread)
- France -18.5: 1.78 – 2.04
- Lithuania +18.5: 1.92 – 2.42
What to Consider:
- France covers big lines when playing aggressively for four quarters.
- If they shift into cruise control with a big lead, backdoor covers by Lithuania happen in garbage time.
- Look at first half handicaps too — France often aims to secure a 15–20 point lead by halftime.
Total Points
- Over 139.5: 1.73 – 2.12
- Under 139.5: 1.91 – 2.24
What to Consider:
- If France scores 70–80 and Lithuania struggles, the total hinges on whether Lithuania can reach 55–60.
- A sloppy game with missed shots and turnovers can keep totals lower.
- In friendlies, teams sometimes experiment, which may lead to scoring swings.
PIWI247 Market Rules Snapshot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it played?
France, exact venue typically confirmed closer to game day.
Is France a safe bet?
On moneyline, yes — but spread and totals need deeper thought based on how they manage rotations.
Where’s the value?
First half spread, full game spread, or live Unders if France slows down once leading big.
Can I bet live?
Yes — watch momentum shifts. A surprise Lithuania start can create great odds to back France live.
Kyle Daly
Is a 35-year-old sportswriter who enjoys walking, jogging, and other physical sports. He started in different blogging platforms and is now a guest blogger for PIWI247. He loves basketball the most. Follow him on Quora today.
