Bet USA vs France Odds: 2024 Olympics Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Team USA squares off against France in the Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game. These two powerhouses haven’t faced each other in this Olympic cycle, but who could forget their last gold medal battle in Tokyo? Team USA edged out a nail-biting 87-82 victory, but that was then, and this is now. The rematch tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 10th, and will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock, so you won’t want to miss a second of the action.
The latest 2024 Olympics Men’s Basketball odds favor Team USA as a hefty 16.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 177.5. If you’re feeling daring, an upset by France pays out a juicy +750.
What To Know Before You Bet The 2024 Olympics Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game
Team USA’s path to the final wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. Down 17 points in the semifinal against Serbia, the Americans stormed back to snatch a 95-91 victory from the jaws of defeat. LeBron James, ever the ageless wonder, became the first player in Olympic history to notch two triple-doubles, finishing with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Steph Curry was nothing short of electrifying, draining nine threes on his way to a game-high 36 points, while Joel Embiid chipped in 19 points and four boards.
“I’m 39 years old, going into my 22nd season, I don’t know how many opportunities and moments I’m going to get like this to compete for something, compete for something big, and play in big games,” LeBron said. “And tonight was a big game.”
Serbia led for more than 35 minutes of a 40-minute game, but the U.S. held the advantage when it counted. The final period belonged to Team USA, which outscored Serbia 32-15 to come back and take the lead for good. Nikola Jokić, the Serbian star and reigning NBA MVP, dropped 17 points, snagged 11 rebounds, and dished out five assists in defeat. Bogdan Bogdanović scored a team-high 20 points.
Meanwhile, the French fans were on the edge of their seats as their team clawed out a gritty 73-69 win over Germany in the other semifinal. Guerschon Yabusele and Isaia Cordinier combined for 33 points and 14 rebounds, while the prodigious Victor Wembanyama added 11 points and hit a crucial free throw to ice the game. Dennis Schroder led all scorers with 18 points for Germany, but it wasn’t enough to stop France from securing a rematch with the Americans.
France, though, isn’t coming quietly. With four players averaging double digits, including the 8-foot wingspan of Victor Wembanyama, they’ve got the size and skill to make things interesting. Wembanyama is averaging 13.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, and two blocks per game, and he’s a defensive nightmare for anyone who dares challenge him.
Wemby was in tears after France’s win over Germany 🙌
For the first time since 1996, the host country will medal in Basketball 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jA6OoxTDn1
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 8, 2024
Expect the atmosphere to be electric at Bercy Arena, where the French crowd will be in full throat, pushing their team to pull off the upset. If you’re looking to bet on the 2024 Olympics Men’s Basketball Gold Medal Game, this matchup has all the ingredients for a classic—don’t miss out.
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