- Lebanon vs. South Korea51¢
In the upcoming FIBA WCQ Asia game, scheduled for August 27 at 6:00AM ET: If the Lebanon win, the market will resolve to "Lebanon". If the South Korea win, the market will resolve to "South Korea". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Lebanon hosted South Korea in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers on August 27 at Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex, entering with strong recent form, a league-leading 89.5 points per game average, and superior rebounding and shooting metrics despite absences for Wael Arakji, Ali Mansour, and Jihad El-Khatib. South Korea arrived on a revamped roster after heavy recent defeats to Japan and with defensive and organizational concerns under new coaching influences. Home-court advantage, a raucous crowd, and depth across multiple scorers like Youssef Khayat shaped trader consensus around a Lebanon edge, while historical head-to-head splits and South Korea’s one-man offensive reliance added uncertainty in the closely monitored qualifier.