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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Euro 2020: Czech Republic vs. Denmark odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Czech Republic vs. Denmark odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

In our third of four quarterfinal matches in Euro 2020, Denmark will take on the Czech Republic Saturday. The match is set to kick off at noon ET and will take place at Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. Below, we preview the Czech Republic vs. Denmark odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Denmark is continuing its iconic run since Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field. Since that game, it has gone 2-1-0 and outscored the opposition 9-3, while allowing 2 of those 3 goals in the loss to Belgium. Denmark is coming off a 4-0 victory over Wales in the Round of 16.

Ranked 10th overall in the FIFA World Rankings, Denmark is favored against the 40th-ranked Czech Republic.

The Czech Republic is coming off a 2-0 victory over the Netherlands. The Czech scored both of its goals after the Netherlands took a red card early in the second half.

Czech Republic vs. Denmark: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated on Friday at 9 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Denmark +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Czech Republic +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Draw +225
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +140 | U: -190)

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Prediction

Denmark 2, Czech Republic 1

Money line (ML)

BET on DENMARK (+110) because it has looked great in the tournament and is playing a lower-ranked opponent. Now, there is also an option to get Denmark to advance at -190, which I like, but not even close to as much as the 90-minute money line bet.

There is reason to believe in the Czech Republic, especially after it held the Netherlands to 0 shots on targets. It really hasn’t had a bad game yet in the tournament, but Denmark has looked great.

It’s more about how good Denmark has looked than how bad Czech has looked. Denmark wore down a Wales side that’s 17th in the world rankings.

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Over/Under (O/U)

“Lean” to the OVER 2.5 (+140) as it’s a better value, and there’s no way I’d place money on a -190 total in a Euro tournament that has had multiple 6-goal games.

Denmark scored 4 goals in each of its last two games. Without Eriksen, its attack isn’t as lethal, but it has managed to break down the opposition quickly.

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Euro 2020: Netherlands vs. Czech Republic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Netherlands vs. Czech Republic odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

The Netherlands take on the Czech Republic in Sunday’s Euro 2020 Round of 16 action. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET at Puskás Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Below, we preview the Netherlands vs. Czech Republic odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Coming into this game Netherlands, the first-place finisher in Group C, is looking like a dark horse to win the entire tournament. F Memphis Depay and MF Georginio Wijnaldum have 2 and 3 goals, respectively.

Netherlands was the only top-20 team from the FIFA World Rankings in its group. It took care of business but hasn’t shown to be that next-level team quite yet.

The Czech Republic is coming into this match with a win, loss and draw in the group stage. It allowed just 2 goals across the matches, having taken on elite sides in Croatia and England. Czech Republic tied Croatia in an impressive performance.

This will be an uphill battle as the Netherlands’ aggressive attack will meet a more defensive-minded side. The winner of this game will go on to face Denmark, who made quick work of Wales in the first game of the Round of 16.

Netherlands vs. Czech Republic: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 5:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Netherlands -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Czech Republiic +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Draw +280
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Netherlands 3, Czech Republic 1

Money line (ML)

BET on NETHERLANDS (-155) despite the value not being the best. Sure, there’s a chance of a draw at the end of 90 minutes, but with the Netherlands -350 to advance, the regulation win odds are the better play.

That said, Netherlands has been a scoring machine with 8 goals in the group stage.

Only Italy, at plus-7, has a better goal differential. Wijnaldum and Depay have gotten the job done so far, and they’ve had both the finesse and athleticism to blow out opponents.

With the Czech not being much of an improvement over the teams the Netherlands already crushed, expect a solid victory for the favorite.

You can get the Netherlands to win and Over 2.5 goals for +145 which could be the best betting value.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 2.5 (-120) as the Netherlands topped the projected total on its own in two of the three group stage matches.

With only 5 goals scored in the Czech Republic’s three games, I expect the Netherlands to be in full control and set the pace. F Patrik Schick has all 3 Czech goals, and it hasn’t scored a non-penalty goal against a competent side.

Despite Czech potentially being shut out, the Over could still hit and has good value with how the Netherlands is playing. It has enough attacking prowess to make the Over a good play.

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