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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

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  • 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.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

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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.

PASS, and lay the points instead.

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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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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.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

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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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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.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

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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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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: Iran vs. USA odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Iran vs. USA odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.

In Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball action Wednesday, Iran and USA play in a 12:40 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the Iran vs. USA odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Iran heads into this one as a decisive underdog, but it has some size. Former Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns pivot Hamed Haddadi, the 7-foot-2 center, gives them a formidable force inside, even at 36 years old.

C Aaron Geramipoor stands 7-foot and PF Michael Rostampour is 6-foot-11. So size isn’t a problem for Iran. Youth will be served with G Mohammadsina Vahedi at just 20 years of age. Iran is still unlikely to give the much-maligned American side much trouble.

USA will be angry after losing to France in the opening group game, and poor Iran will be the lightning rod as the Americans look to rebound figuratively, and literally.

Iran vs. USA: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Iran +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600) | USA N/A
  • Against the spread/ATS: Iran +39.5 (-105) | USA -39.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 166.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Iran vs. USA: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

USA 107, Iran 63

Money line (ML)

There is no money line available for Team USA, and it wouldn’t be something you’d want to wager upon even if it were available. There would be no value.

You also can’t even think about Iran (+1600), regardless of how poorly USA played against France. Iran was dropped 84-78 in its opener against Czech Republic, and that was likely its best chance at a win in this tournament.

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Against the spread (ATS)

USA -39.5 (-115) has likely been seeing all of the headlines and social media bashing after falling to France. This star-studded American side has the best players in the world, but it hasn’t had the best team in the world.

The lack of cohesiveness won’t be a problem against Iran, and if the USA doesn’t take out its frustrations in this one, and Iran manages to hang around, the criticism will be at a fever pitch.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 166.5 (-110) is the lean, as the USA has a good chance to hit the century mark if it’s able to live up to potential.

The Under connected in the opening game for the USA, while the Over connected in Iran’s narrow loss to the Czechs. The defense won’t offer much resistance against the Americans.

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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: Nigeria vs. Germany odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Nigeria vs. Germany odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.

In Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball action Tuesday, Nigeria and Germany play in a 9 p.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the Nigeria vs. Germany odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Nigeria, which pulled off a 90-87 upset of Team USA in an exhibition game leading up to these Olympics, suffered an 84-67 loss against Australia in its Group B opener. Obi Emegano was the bright spot with 12 points in the loss.

Germany suffered a 92-82 loss in its opener against Italy. College basketball and NBA fans in America will easily recognize Germany’s two best players, PG Isaac Bonga of the Washington Wizards, and former University of Michigan standout C Moritz Wagner. Those two combined for 25 points against Italy.

Nigeria vs. Germany: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Nigeria -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Germany +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Nigeria -4.5 (-110) | Germany +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 164.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Nigeria vs. Germany: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nigeria 84, Germany 77

Money line (ML)

Nigeria (-185) is a little on the expensive side, and I’d rather play the spread for a better value for a win by at least 5 points.

Germany could have easily won against Italy and could easily spring the mild upset here, too.

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Against the spread (ATS)

NIGERIA -4.5 (-110) is a much better value laying the points against a German side that easily could have topped Italy but had a disastrous fourth quarter to turn a win into a 10-point loss.

Germany was sloppy in its opening game, turning it over 14 times, and it cannot do that against a Nigerian side which is much more talented than the Italians.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 164.5 (+100) is the lean, ever so slightly. Germany has two legitimate scoring threats in Bonga and Moritz, and then the drop-off is rather precipitous.

Nigeria has several options like Precious Achiuwa, Jahlil Okafor, Josh Okogie and Ekpe Udoh, who could give the Germans fits defensively.

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Summer Olympics Women’s Soccer: Australia vs. USA odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Australia vs. USA odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Women’s Soccer picks, tips and best bets.

In Summer Olympics Women’s Soccer Group G action Tuesday, Australia and USA play in a 4 a.m. ET kickoff at Ibaraki Kashima Stadium. Below, we preview the Australia vs. USA odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Australia opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over rival New Zealand but was doubled up by group-topper Sweden by a 4-2 count Saturday. The Aussies enter with a minus-1 goal differential and are in danger of going home without an upset Tuesday.

Team USA opened with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Sweden but rebounded nicely with a 6-1 rout of New Zealand to get well in the goal-differential department. A win or a draw will be a good result for USA.

Australia vs. USA: Odds, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Australia +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | USA -375 (bet $375 to win $100) | Draw +475
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -145 | U: +105)

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Prediction

USA 4, Australia 1

Money line (ML)

USA (-375) will cost you nearly four times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive and risky. USA’s loss to Sweden in the group-play opener should serve as a cautionary tale on why you should not bet heavy favorites, no matter how certain things appear.

Australia (+650) is also not worth the play, as the Matildas just haven’t been hitting on all cylinders at any point during this tournament.

AVOID, and look to the alternate line of USA 0:1 (-145) for a better value, with a small-unit wager on USA 0:2 (+155) also worth a roll of the dice.

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Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 3.5 (-145) is a tad bit pricey, but we have had an average of 5.0 goals per game in USA’s two outings, including 4 total goals allowed. The Aussies have averaged 2.0 goals per match, with a total of 9 goals scored in its two matches.

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Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball: Nigeria vs. USA odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Nigeria vs. USA odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.

In Summer Olympics Women’s Basketball action Tuesday, Nigeria and USA play in a 12:40 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the Nigeria vs. USA odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Nigeria played the United States in an exhibition tune-up game in Las Vegas July 18, and the Nigerians fell by a 93-62 score. As such, they’ll be heavy underdogs in Tuesday’s group play opener.

Team USA is led by five-time Olympians Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, as well as WNBA standouts Brittney Griner and A’ja Wilson. It’s a star-studded roster which appears primed and ready to clean up against Nigeria, and the rest of the world.

Nigeria vs. USA: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Nigeria +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600) | United States N/A
  • Against the spread/ATS: Nigeria +30.5 (-120) | USA -30.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 153.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nigeria vs. USA: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

USA 90, Nigeria 61

Money line (ML)

The game is expected to be so lopsided that you cannot even bet Team USA on the money line, and it would be throwing money away backing Nigeria (+1600) for an upset. It isn’t happening.

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Against the spread (ATS)

NIGERIA +30.5 (-120) lost by 31 points in the exhibition game in Vegas. As it stands, the books have set the line with a nearly identical number.

You can expect the African side to fall behind by quite a bit early on but chip away late as the USA takes its foot off the gas a bit. Nigeria will grab the backdoor cover.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 153.5 (-110) is the slight lean.

We had a total of 155 points in that Vegas exhibition, and that would have cashed the Over. Expect the nerves to be a little more on edge early on in this game, now that it is for real and no longer just a practice game.

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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: France vs. USA odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s France vs. USA odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.

In Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball action Sunday, France and USA play in an 8 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the France vs. USA odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

France will not be overlooked by Team USA. While the current roster of Americans had nothing to do with it, the French dispatched the USA at the World Cup. Nicolas Batum, Evan Fournier and Rudy Gobert are all legit NBA talents and threats to give the Americans fits.

There seemed to be a lack of chemistry with the United States during exhibition play, as it fell to both Nigeria and Australia before eeking out a win over Spain prior to the Olympics. We’ll see if it can turn it on now that the games count for real.

France vs. USA: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: France +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | USA -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: France +12.5 (-115) | USA -12.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 176.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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France vs. USA: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

USA 92, France 83

Money line (ML)

USA (-700) will cost you seven times your potential return, and that’s extremely risky business given what we saw from the Americans leading up to the Olympics. It looked anything like a Dream Team, but more like a nightmare at times.

France is a tempting play at  +475, but you have to believe USA will turn it on now that the games matter.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

FRANCE +12.5 (-115) is the play , as Batum, Fournier and Gobert are legit NBA players who will give this team plenty of production. France should be able to keep this game within single digits.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 176.5 (-115) is the slight lean.

As mentioned above, France has some quality NBA bigs, led by Gobert, the NBA’s 2020-21 Defensive Player of the Year. This won’t be confused with a pre-shot clock era game, but the defense will still be good enough as these teams feel each other out early.

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Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball: Australia vs. Nigeria odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Australia vs. Nigeria odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball picks, tips and best bets.

In Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball action Sunday, Australia and Nigeria play in a 4:15 a.m. ET tip-off at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the Australia vs. Nigeria odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Australia has several current or former NBA players on its roster, including Aron Baynes, Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles, Patty Mills and Dante Exum. Australia took care of business against the United States in a tune-up match. The Boomers have a lot of international experience, and that will help them shine through.

Nigeria also shocked Team USA in an exhibition game leading up to the Olympics. This team is led by former NBA head coach Mike Brown, and Josh Okogie and Jahlil Okafor are NBA veterans.

Australia vs. Nigeria: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Australia -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Nigeria +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Australia -8.5 (-110) | Nigeria +8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 172.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Australia vs. Nigeria: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Australia 93, Nigeria 86

Money line (ML)

Australia (-400) will cost you four times your potential return, and that’s risky in the Olympic opener against a good Nigeria side which showed how dangerous it can be in exhibition play.

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Against the spread (ATS)

NIGERIA +8.5 (-110) should be able to keep it within four buckets in this Group B opener.

Yes, the Aussies have a lot of NBA talent, but it’s not exactly like it has a star-studded roster. Australia has a lot of role players and its success depends largely upon its long-distance shooting, too.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 172.5 (-105) is worth a roll of the dice in this group-play opener. Australia has a solid perimeter team, and Nigeria should be able to find plenty of space in the middle and down low. This could be a very interesting end-to-end game.

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