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PLAY: Men’s Olympic Basketball Pick’em Contest – USA vs. Czech Republic
Test your Men’s Olympic Basketball knowledge with our free USA vs. Czech Republic pick’em contest for Saturday’s matchup in Tokyo.
Team USA’s Men’s Olympic Basketball team appears to be back on track following a convincing win over Iran and will play the Czech Republic Saturday while seeking a second straight win in Tokyo. Tip-off will be at 8 a.m. ET. Want in on the action? USA TODAY has you covered with a free-to-play pick’em contest for each of Team USA’s games in Tokyo.
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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: USA vs. Czech Republic odds, picks and prediction
Previewing Saturday’s USA vs. Czech Republic odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.
In Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball action Saturday, USA and Czech Republic play in an 8 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the USA vs. Czech Republic odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
After a disappointing 83-76 loss to France in its Olympic opener, Team USA took out its frustration on undermanned Iran. The Americans rolled to a 120-66 victory against the Iranians Wednesday. They covered the sizable spread and Over cashed.
Meanwhile, the Czechs were dumped 97-77 by France last time out Wednesday after opening with an 84-78 victory over Iran Sunday.
USA vs. Czech Republic: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line: USA -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Czech Republic +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600)
- Against the spread/ATS: USA -23.5 (-110) | Czech Republic +23.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 183.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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USA vs. Czech Republic: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
USA 108, Czech Republic 79
Money line (ML)
USA (-10000) is a giant favorite, costing you $100 risked for every $1 won. That’s not a recommended betting strategy, even if there is very little chance of a loss here.
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Against the spread (ATS)
USA -23.5 (-110) was able to right the ship against Iran last time out, and it’s not expected to face much resistance Saturday, either.
While the loss to France in the group opener is still fresh in everybody’s mind, as are exhibition losses to Australia and Nigeria, look for the Americans to build upon its impressive win with another strong showing against an overmatched foe.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 183.5 (-110) cashed in Team USA’s rout of Iran, and you can expect triple digits on offense against the undersized Czechs.
France flirted with the century mark in its 20-point rout of CZE.
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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: Australia vs. Germany odds, picks and prediction
Previewing Saturday’s Australia vs. Germany odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.
In Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball action Saturday, Australia and Germany play in a 4:20 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the Australia vs. Germany odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
Australia routed Nigeria 84-67 in its group play opener Sunday. The Aussies found the sledding a bit tougher Wednesday, eeking out an 86-83 win over Italy, who easily grabbed the cover.
Germany was tripped up 92-82 against Italy in its group play opener Sunday after going ice-cold in the fourth quarter. It was able to rebound, literally and figuratively, in a 99-92 win over Nigeria Wednesday as the Over connected.
Australia vs. Germany: Odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Australia -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Germany +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
- Against the spread/ATS: Australia -8.5 (-115) | Germany +8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 172.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Australia vs. Germany: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Australia 95, Germany 83
Money line (ML)
Australia (-375) will cost you nearly four times your potential return, and that’s just not a recommended long-term betting strategy, although it’s hard to envision a scenario that sees Germany pull the upset.
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Against the spread (ATS)
AUSTRALIA -8.5 (-115) has been a well-oiled machine on offense and has a deep roster chock-full of NBA talent. Germany might keep this game fairly close in the first half before the Aussies pull away and secure the double-digit victory.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 172.5 (-110) is the way to go for Australia, as it has averaged 85.0 points per game through two group play games. Germany coughed up 92 points against Nigeria, so Australia should flirt with the century mark Saturday.
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PLAY: Men’s Olympic Golf Pick’em Contest – Round 2
Test your golf knowledge with our free round-by-round pick’em contest for the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament.
Looking to get some action on the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament? USA TODAY has you covered with a free-to-play golf pick’em contest as many of the world’s top golfers compete for gold at Kasumigaseki Country Club outside of Tokyo, Japan. Test your golf knowledge by making your picks for each round of the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament.
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Each round has an entirely new set of questions giving you a daily chance for victory. Need some help on which picks to make? Check out our Summer Olympics Men’s Golf: Odds and picks for gold.
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CONCACAF Gold Cup: Mexico vs. Canada odds, picks and prediction
Previewing Thursday’s Mexico vs. Canada odds and lines, with CONCACAF Gold Cup picks and predictions.
The CONCACAF Gold Cup continues Thursday with a semifinals matchup between Mexico and Canada. Kickoff will be at 10 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston. Below, we preview the Mexico vs. Canada odds and lines, and make our best CONCACAF Gold Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Mexico started off with a sluggish scoreless draw against Trinidad & Tobago in the opening match of group play. It has been a machine ever since, and it spanked Honduras 3-0 in the quarterfinals to punch a ticket to Houston, in front of a pro-El Tri crowd.
Canada roughed up Costa Rica in the quarters Sunday, and it won’t go quietly into the night. MF Stephen Eustaquio did his best Lenarduzzi impression against CRC, going for an assist and a goal for Les Rouges. The Canadians are in the Gold Cup semis for the first time since 2007.
Mexico vs. Canada: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Mexico -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Canada +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Draw +280
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +105 | U: -140)
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Prediction
Mexico 2, Canada 1
Money line (ML)
MEXICO (-185) is favored, as it tries to set up what would be a titanic final in Las Vegas against the United States. El Tri must beat a tough Canadaian side, and USA must dispatch upstart Qatar.
Mexico will have its hands full, but you can expect the favorite to find a way.
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Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 2.5 (+105) has been the play by the public, but I am feeling that side. I expect Mexico finds the back of the net early in the first half, and it’ll likely build a 2-0 lead before Canada makes things interesting late.
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Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball: USA vs. Japan odds, picks and prediction
Previewing Friday’s USA vs. Japan odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.
In Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball action Friday, USA and Japan play in a 12:40 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the USA vs. Japan odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
Team USA wasn’t terribly impressive in its first game of group play Tuesday, squeaking by Nigeria 81-72. It wasn’t even close to covering the big 30.5-point spread, as the Americans were sloppy with 25 turnovers.
It wasn’t all bad, as Las Vegas Aces standout F A’ja Wilson had a double-double in her Olympic Games debut, posting a team-best 19 points with 13 rebounds, helping head coach Dawn Staley to her first win in the Olympics.
Host-nation Japan snuck by France 74-70, with three scorers in double digits. G Saki Hiyashi led the way with 12 points off the bench, including three triples.
USA vs. Japan: Odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: USA -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Japan +1550 (bet $100 to win $1,550)
- Against the spread/ATS: USA -20.5 (-105) | Japan +20.5 (-120)
- Over/Under: 161.5 (O: -115 | U: -110)
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USA vs. Japan: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
USA 97, Japan 71
Money line (ML)
USA (-10000) is an overwhelming favorite. In fact, you would need to risk $100 to win a mere $1. You cannot do that.
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Against the spread (ATS)
USA -20.5 (-105) is a great play in its second group play game against the undersized Japan.
The Americans really struggled with turnovers and looked a bit rusty against Promise Amukamara and Nigeria, but they’ll right the ship and blow past the Japanese Thursday.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 161.5 (-115) is the best play on the board, as the Americans should flirt with triple digits against the smaller side.
After a shaky start in its first game, USA will knock off the rust and won’t take its foot off the gas in this one, looking to make a statement similar to how the men’s side recovered in Game 2 in their pool.
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WATCH: Men’s Olympic Golf betting preview, with top picks for gold
SportsGrid looks at the odds to win gold in the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament, with golf picks, predictions and best bets.
SportsGrid tees up the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament with golf picks and predictions among the favorites in the field at Kasumigaseki Country Club. American Collin Morikawa enters the week as the betting favorite off of his win at the British Open.
Also see: Odds and picks for gold
SportsGrid breaks down the Men’s Olympic Golf Tournament:
Men’s Olympic Golf odds
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- Collin Morikawa +700
- Xander Schauffele +900
- Justin Thomas +1000
- Hideki Matsuyama +1200
- Viktor Hovland +1200
- Rory McIlroy +1400
- Paul Casey +1600
- Patrick Reed +1800
- Abraham Ancer +2200
- Cameron Smith +2200
Golfweek:
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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: Spain vs. Argentina odds, picks and prediction
Previewing Thursday’s Spain vs. Argentina odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.
In Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball action Thursday, Spain and Argentina play in an 8 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the Spain vs. Argentina odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
Spain posted an 88-77 win over Japan in its Group C opener Monday. PG Ricky Rubio dropped 20 points on 8-for-13 shooting, and he added 9 assists. F Victor Claver was a solid secondary scoring option with 13 points on a perfect 6-for-6 night from the field.
Spain also has the Gasol brothers, as well as C Willy Hernangomez and SF Alex Abrines, who rained in three triples to score 11 points off the bench. So Spain is deep with NBA, or former NBA, talent.
Argentina, meanwhile, couldn’t contain PG Luka Doncic and Slovenia in its Group C opener. It fell 118-110, as Doncic pumped in 48 points. Argrentina F Luis Scola was sharp, posting 23 points, while G Facundo Campazzo had 21 points, including three triples.
Spain vs. Argentina: Odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Spain -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Argentina +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
- Against the spread/ATS: Spain -8.5 (-115) | Argentina +8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 163.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Spain vs. Argentina: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Spain 91, Argentina 78
Money line (ML)
Spain (-375) will cost you nearly four times your potential return, and that’s a little too rich against a decent side like Argentina.
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Against the spread (ATS)
SPAIN -8.5 (-115) is a good play against an Argentinian side which showed plenty of offense but also had very little answers on defense in its opening group game.
The Spaniards should be able to put it on their South American counterparts and end up with a win by double digits.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 163.5 (-115) is a very strong play, as Spain has a ton of NBA talent and will be able to pile up the points against a team that gave up 118 points in its opening game.
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