The two teams from Group A go head to head in their second match of the preliminaries. This Wednesday, we get to witness Czech Republic vs. France go head. The French are coming off a strong win against Team USA, while the Czech Republic clings onto a narrow lead to take the victory against Iran. Only one team can come out with a two-game winning streak and take the top spot in the group.

With that, the NitroBetting news team goes over the important details of the event. This preview covers the latest Basketball odds, key players, betting trends, expert betting predictions–all of which are geared to put you on the right track.

Czech Republic vs. France Game Information

France hands the U.S. men's basketball team their first loss in the Olympics since 2004, snapping their 25-game Olympic winning streak.

Evan Fournier led the way with 28 points. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/yWHO5fxPWy

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 25, 2021

• When: Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo, Japan
• TV: NBC Sports Network
• Radio: NBC Sports Radio
• Live Stream: Peacock
• 2020 Tokyo Olympics Basketball Odds:Czech Republic (+368) / France (-112)

READ MORE: USA vs. Iran Tokyo 2020 Olympics Basketball Odds and Preview – July 28th, 2021

Why is Czech Republic a safe bet to win?

Czech Republic leads Group A after winning their first clash against Iran. Although they almost blew a 22-point lead and ended up winning the game by six, this sparked a positive Olympic campaign in Tokyo. The Iranians were on fire and in the process of completing a comeback, but it was too late in the end. Ronen Ginzburg showcased his talent and made the most of his deep bench. By the end of the game, the Czechs bench team listed down a combined score of 52 points.

Blake Schilb was pivotal in the late stages of the game, scoring important baskets to help maintain Czech Republic’s lead. It was an exciting clash in the early stages for both teams, packed with plenty of traded baskets and swift offense from both ends of the court. But ultimately, the Czechs set the tempo and eventually came out victorious.

We see a good balance of offense and defense from Czech Republic, which makes them a very effective team. They can present several challenges to the French national team with their early runs and try to utilize the same strategies seen in their last game. If they execute this well, there’s a good chance that they snatch a 2-game winning streak despite coming in as underdogs.

Why is France a safe bet to win?

France is flying high right now, after starting its campaign in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the best of ways by beating pre-tournament favorites, Team USA, 83-76. Le Bleus are now a win away from securing one of the top two spots of their group move on to the quarter-finals. The win gives more momentum to the Vincent Collet-led squad, and they are expected to bring problems to the Czechs this coming Wednesday.

Against Team USA, Fournier led his country with 28 points, while Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert came in strong with 14 points. Meanwhile, Nando de Colo made his way to double-digits with 13 and helped his team power through the tournament favorites. These three players are expected to lead the offensive line and give France the driving force it needs to secure another win.

Czech Republic vs. France Betting Trends

• Czech Republic averages 66 points in their last 10 games against France.
• Czech Republic is 3-2 in their last 5 international and friendly games.
• Czech Republic scored 80 points or more in 5 of their last 5 international and friendly games.
• France averages 81 points in their last 10 games against the Czech Republic.
• France is 3-2 in their last 5 international and friendly games.
• France scored 80 points or more in 3 of their last 5 international and friendly games.

Czech Republic vs. France Expert Betting Predictions

France comes in as the clear favorites of the game, and there’s enough reason to believe that they can continue a strong run in the Olympics. Their solid lineup composed of top NBA and EuroLeague players makes for effective basketball on both ends of the court. But make no mistake, this Czech team has the arsenal to take stronger teams down, so do not overlook their ability to cover the spread and even take the surprise win.

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