Two undefeated teams are about to fight for the top spot in Group B as hosts Japan face women’s international basketball giants Team USA in what could be one of the best games of the preliminary round. The Americans found themselves in a tricky spot as the Nigerians threatened to pull away in the first quarter.

But eventually, the team found its footing and took over in the second, third, and fourth quarter to make sure that their opponents didn’t find a way back. Meanwhile, hosts Japan surprised the group with a win against France and are now in a good position to top the group. But this is not going to be a walk in the park for the team, which makes it all the more interesting to watch.

With that, NitroBetting makes sure that you get the latest updates in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Women’s Basketball and the event in general. In this episode, we bring you a preview of the USA vs. Japan game happening on Friday. Get to know more about each team and its key players, the latest Basketball odds, betting trends, and expert betting predictions.

Iran vs. France Game Information

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— Equipes de France de Basket (@FRABasketball) July 29, 2021

• When: Saturday, July 31, 2021, 09:00 AM ET
• Where: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo, Japan
• TV: NBC Sports Network
• Radio: NBC Sports Radio
• Live Stream: Peacock
• 2020 Tokyo Olympics Basketball Odds: Iran (+1570) / France (TBA)

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Why Bet is Iran a safe bet?

The Iran men’s basketball team opened their 2020 Tokyo Olympics journey with a promising performance against the Czechs despite the loss. However, they were lacking against a much-favored USA team, who looked like the much better side in their last game. Team captain Hamed Haddadi and point guard Mohammed Jamshidijafarabadi took charge for their team with 14 points apiece, while Navid Rezaeifar was right behind the two with 13 points.

Although the three were in the double-digit zone, the entire team combined for only 25 made shots of their 67 field goal attempts. They struggled from beyond the arc as well, hitting 9 of 26 attempts while their opponents drained 19 attempts.

France presents another tough challenge for the Iranians, but we expect the latter to put up a better fight with their strongest lineup. Mohammed Jamshidijafarabadi and Behnam Yakhchalidehkordi will lead the backcourt, Mohammadsamad Nik Khahbahrami and Arsalan Kazemi hold the two forward positions, while Hamed Haddadi starts as the center.

Why Bet is France a safe bet?

France is on pace to top their group following two strong games against Team USA and the Czech Republic. Vincent Collet utilized the team’s strengths which helped them overcome two contenders in the group. Evan Fournier continues to deliver impressive performances. In his last game for France, the guard scored 23 points on 8-of-13 field goal shooting.

He did most of the damage and spread the court well, while Nando De Cholo scored 17 points and dished out 8 assists. Furthermore, with their size, they can bully their way past Iran. Vincent Poirier and Rudy Gobert combined for 20 points and 15 rebounds to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

Les Bleus is no slouch when it comes to shooting. The team hit 55.9% of their field goal attempts while maintaining solid numbers from the 3-point line at 43.1%. The team will likely start the game with their strongest starting five, including Evan Fournier, Nicolas Batum, Rudy Gobert, and Nando De Colo. However, we expect players off the bench to contribute significant minutes since the team has already qualified for the next round.

Iran vs. France Betting Trends

Iran vs. France Expert Betting Predictions

France is the clear favorites to win the game against Iran. They have been one of the best teams in the tournament so far, featuring versatility on both ends of the court. With depth and a more experienced squad on their side, it puts more pressure on the Iranians. Nevertheless, if Iran can contain the offensive prowess of France early into the game, there might be a chance for the team to cover the spread before they exit the tournament.

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