USA vs. Czech Republic Tokyo 2020 Olympics Basketball Odds and Pick – July 31st, 2021

By Carlos Chacon • July 30, 2021

Team USA steps inside the court to face the Czech Republic in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Men’s Basketball preliminary round. The two teams share identical 1-1- records at the tournament, which means a win gives one of the two top spots of Group A.

The Czech Republic basketball team were off to a good start in their Olympic opener before losing 99-77 to a tough French team in their second game. Meanwhile, Team USA demolished Iran in a 122-66 contest. The Americans needed the win to stay in contention and at the same time boost their confidence and bounce back from their opening game loss.

This has become one of the most anticipated basketball games of the tournament so far as it is a must-win for both teams. With that, we bring you this USA vs. Czech Republic preview, highlighting the event details, latest Basketball odds, timely betting trends, and expert betting predictions–all of which bring you one step closer to winning picks.

USA vs. Czech Republic Game Information

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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)

Why Bet is USA a safe bet?

Following several ups and downs in the pre-tournament and in their debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Team USA found their footing in their second game against Iran. Once again, they demonstrated how deadly the quad can be at their best with Gregg Popovich working his magic. There’s no shortage of firepower when looking at Team USA’s lineup. They have Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard shooting lights out, hitting seven 3-pointers to pull away from Iran.

Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum combined for 30 points to help Lillard. It took a few games before Team USA started to build chemistry, but once they have all four wheels turning, they are virtually unstoppable. If they can deliver a similar performance come Saturday night, the Czech Republic might be in deep trouble. Kevin Durant is anticipated to join the starting five as forward, while Bam Adebayo plays starting center again.

For the backcourt, Devin Booker and Lillard remain on top of the list. Furthermore, the team’s deep bench ensures that the Americans will have top-tier talents on the floor all the time. If everything goes right for Team USA, they should be able to take the win.

Why Bet is Czech Republic a safe bet?

Although the Czech Republic failed to get past the more aggressive French side, they were able to secure a comfortable victory against Iran. The team achieved their fair share of success in international basketball, and we expect them to put more pressure on their next opponents. This is their final shot at making it to the quarterfinals, and coach Ronen Ginzburg will go out guns blazing to make sure his team overcomes the Americans.

Tomas Satoransky captains the Czech Republic. The 29-year-old guard who plays for the Chicago Bulls scored 14 points in his last game against France and will be pivotal in their search for a win. But, it was Jan Vesely who did most of the damage against France, scoring 19 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals.

While his efforts weren’t enough to pull away from the French, it forced the other side to make adjustments on the fly. Ultimately, the starting five will likely see Tomas Satoransky with Jaromir Bohacik and Blake Shilb taking care of the backcourt, and Ondrej Balvin and Jan Vesely controlling the frontcourt.

USA vs. Czech Republic Betting Trends

Team USA is 3-2 in their last 5 international and friendly games.

Team USA won by 7 points or more in 3 of their last 5 international and friendly games.

Team USA lost by 6 points in their last Olympic game.

The Czech Republic is 4-1 in their last 5 international and friendly games.

The Czech Republic lost by 20 points in their last Olympic game.

The Czech Republic won by 6 points or more in 2 of their last 5 international and friendly games.

USA vs. Czech Republic Expert Betting Predictions

Team USA may have started their Tokyo Olympics journey on the wrong foot, but the Czech Republic should be less of a threat. While their opponents lead with a taller frontcourt, the relentless offense of the Americans can hit them from anywhere on the court. However, the Czech’s won’t go down without a fight. If they control the game early on like what the French did and push up the tempo in the late stages of the game to avoid the Americans from pulling away, there might be a chance for the team to produce an unexpected win.

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*All odds stated are subject to change without prior notice.