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

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

The quarterfinals of the Summer Olympics Men’s Basketball Tournament are here. USA and Spain play the second game of the four taking place overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. Tip-off will be at 12:40 a.m. ET at Saitama Super Arena. Below, we preview the USA vs. Spain odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Team USA got off to a nightmarish start in the tournament with an 83-76 loss to France but won its final two games of the group stage to advance to the quarterfinals. USA beat Iran 120-66 and the Czech Republic 119-84.

The script was flipped for Spain. It beat Japan 88-77 and Argentina 81-71 before a 95-87 loss to Slovenia Sunday.

USA and Spain finished second in Group A and C, respectively. The two countries are first and second, respectively, in the FIBA world rankings.

USA vs. Spain: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: USA -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Spain +550 (bet $100 to win $550)
  • Against the spread/ATS: USA -11.5 (-135) | Spain +11.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 180.5 (O: -115| U: -115)

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

Prediction

USA 96, Spain 81

Money line (ML)

USA (-1000) reestablished itself as the best team in this tournament after its ugly start against France. Spain, led by NBA players PG Ricky Rubio, C Marc Gasol and PF Pau Gasol, started well but came up short in its toughest test of the tournament against Slovenia.

PASS on the chalky money line price and turn to the spread for proper value on the Americans.

Against the spread (ATS)

USA -11.5 (-135) is still a pricey play when needing to win by 12 or more points but it’s the top play for a winner. Rubio had his worst scoring performance of the tournament against PG Luka Doncic and Slovenia, and the Americans have the guard play to contain him again.

Team USA won back-to-back games by 54 and 35 points. The level of competition increases greatly in the quarterfinals against Spain but there’s quite a bit of room for error with the conservative line.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 180.5 (-115) if the play on the total. USA easily topped 100 points in each of its last two games, but Spain brings much better team defense to the table than either Iran or the Czech Republic. The Americans were held to just 76 points against the quality French side.

Spain has been relying heavily on defense, as it scored fewer than 90 points in all three games and held the opposition below 80 points in each of its two wins.

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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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 9:40 a.m. ET.

  • 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 Soccer: Spain vs. Argentina odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Spain vs. Argentina odds and lines, with Summer Olympics Men’s Soccer betting picks, tips and best bets.

In their final Group Stage match Wednesday, Spain (1-0-1) takes on Argentina (1-1-0) in a 7 a.m. ET kickoff at Saitama Stadium. Below, we preview the Spain vs. Argentina odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.

Spain played well in Euro 2020, and while most of those players will not be on the pitch, they will have an impressive young core on the field. MF Pedri Gonzalez should be the star in the middle.

Argentina’s only win, in which D Facundo Medina netted an early goal, was over Egypt. It’s only other match was a 2-0 loss to Australia. This will be a tough test for Argentina as a win puts it atop the group.

Spain vs. Argentina: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Spain -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Argentina +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Draw +240
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Spain 1, Argentina 0

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to SPAIN (-115) as it’s the more talented side. It’s also the only team in Group C to not look at all flawed.

While it drew with Egypt, Spain had almost four times the shots and 71% of possession. Its other match was a 1-0 win over Australia. While it just needs a draw to win the group, this could be a statement match for the better side.

Argentina has 1 goal by a defender and hasn’t been able to get much going. It’d be shocking to see Argentina score against a dominant Spanish defense.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-135) as the teams just haven’t scored often. There have been only 4 goals in all four games so far in Group C play.

With that in mind, I wouldn’t bet on this being a goal-heavy match. Spain GK Unai Simon, who plays club soccer with Athletic Bilbao, has yet to allow a goal so far this tournament.

Spain has a great goalkeeper and the Argentinian forwards combined for just 5 shots in their first two games. Argentina has yet to see any forward or midfielder net a goal.

The Under is the easy play as the teams have combined for 2 goals scored so far.

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Euro 2020: Italy vs. Spain odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Italy vs. Spain odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

We’re down to just four teams in Euro 2020 and Italy meets Spain Tuesday in our first semifinal match for a 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Below, we preview the Italy vs. Spain odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

Spain, the No. 6 nation in the FIFA World Rankings, defeated the Xherdan Shaqiri-led Switzerland in the quarterfinals despite failing to score while up a man for the final 33-plus minutes of regulation and stoppage time. Spain had 28 shots (10 on target) but just 1 goal.

With a bad penalty record, Spain managed to step up and top Switzerland 3-1 on penalties.

Italy topped Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals. Despite MF Eden Hazard being sidelined, Belgium looked almost at full strength. The top team in the world by the FIFA rankings, lost to seventh-ranked Italy. A penalty kick was the only goal Belgium got on the board.

Italy had two absolutely beautiful goals. It shook off its Round of 16 struggles and looked dominant to improve to 5-0-0 in the tournament.

Italy vs. Spain: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Italy +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Spain +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Draw +220
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -175)

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Prediction

Italy 1, Spain 1 (Italy advances in extra time)

Money line (ML)

BET on ITALY TO ADVANCE (-145) as the best value bet. While it’s a bit pricey, Spain is a classy side and may find a way to push this to penalty kicks.

Italy looked flawless despite one mistaken challenge against Belgium. After watching that and seeing the combination of lethal finishers with veteran defenders like 36-year-old Giorgio Chiellini, I wouldn’t bet against Italy.

Also, Italy’s defense is much stronger than Switzerland’s, so if Spain struggled to score against the Swiss, I can only imagine the difficulty they could be in for in the semifinals.

After giving up 2 goals in the final 15 minutes to Croatia and not capitalizing on the red card against Switzerland, betting on Spain in any form to win this game is a trap.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the UNDER 2.5 (-175) despite the steep price.

While Spain has two 5-goal games in the tournament, it scored 5, 1 and 0 goals in three matches against top-20 teams. In similar matches, Italy scored 3, 2 and 1 goals. I don’t think this will be a high-scoring match, especially with Italy’s defensive prowess.

However, Italy isn’t the only side with extremely experienced defenders. Spain has defending MF Sergio Busquets and D Jordi Alba both helping captain their roster.

Expect a low-scoring affair that may head into extra time. Thankfully, the total is only in effect for the regular time, and 1-1 feels like a very realistic 90-minute score.

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Euro 2020: Switzerland vs. Spain odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Switzerland vs. Spain odds and lines, with UEFA EURO 2020 picks, tips, predictions and best bets.

In the first quarterfinals match of Euro 2020, Spain takes on Switzerland Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia. Kickoff will be at noon ET. Below, we preview the Switzerland vs. Spain odds and lines and make our best Euro 2020 bets, picks and predictions.

With Germany out, Spain is the most experienced team still remaining.

After going up 3-1 on Croatia in the Round of 16 and maintaining that lead until the 85th minute, Spain looked well-positioned to coast into the quarterfinals. After giving up 2 goals in the final 10 minutes of regulation, Spain scored twice in extra time to advance.

Spain’s Group Stage matches didn’t show much as it drew two and crushed Slovakia 5-0.

The Swiss were 1-1-1 in their Group Stage and knocked off an uncharacteristically sluggish French side on penalties in the Round of 16. Despite that, Switzerland still enters as a heavy underdog.

Switzerland vs. Spain: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Switzerland +475 (bet $100 to win $475) | Spain -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -120)

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Prediction

Spain 2, Switzerland 1

Money line (ML)

PASS on the money line as Spain is just far too pricey.

Look at what Switzerland did to France, despite being the underdog. While I think Spain will manage to get through, the value is on Switzerland (+475). It’s 13th in the FIFA world rankings.

If the Swiss are going to do anything it must be Liverpool’s attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri getting the job done. They were more than doubled up in shots in the Round of 16, and if you replay Swiss-France, the result is probably different.

While the draw or Switzerland win seemingly offer good odds, they’re even a bit risky. The best bet in this area is for SWITZERLAND TO ADVANCE (+250).

While Spain is the more talented side and should be predicted to win, the underdog won three of the eight games in the Round of 16.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET the OVER 2.5 (-110) as the best value in this match. Both teams absolutely crushed the total in their Round of 16 matches and the offensive firepower is there.

The real reason to bet the Over is that Spain is clearly hitting its stride offensively with 10 goals in the last two games.

It’s not just one superstar either. In both games, five different players scored for Spain.

That said, Switzerland put up 3 goals on a solid French defense and also averaged over a goal per game in the Group Stage.

I expect at least 1 in the back of the net for Switzerland and at least 2 from Spain. This is the best bet of the match.

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