USA vs. France Tokyo 2020 Olympics Basketball Odds and Pick – August 6th, 2021

By Carlos Chacon • August 6, 2021

Team USA and France get another rematch at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Men’s Basketball, but this time around, they meet in the final. It’s payback time for Gregg Popovich and his team after their 83-76 defeat to Les Bleus in the opening game of the preliminary round.

The Americans are coming off a strong 97-78 victory against Australia. Since their loss to France, they have been on a mission to recover from the upsets and prove naysayers wrong. True enough, the team started to build chemistry and put their foot down to win the rest of their games. This was prevalent during the second half of the game against Australia, which showcased Team USA’s talent.

Meanwhile the French just narrowly escaped the Slovenians after a 90-89 win to get a shot at winning the Olympic gold medal. Although they entered the game against France as underdogs and will have to as they take on Team USA, it’s been made clear that they have what it takes to win the game.

With that in mind, we proceed to bring you a preview of the final game that features USA vs. France. Lock in on the best bets with the help of your timely betting trends and expert betting predictions. Additionally, you can find essential event details, team info, and the latest Basketball betting odds brought to you by the NitroBetting team.

USA vs. France Game Information

Going for gold!@usabasketball is gearing up for an opportunity at four straight Olympic gold medals. #TokyoOlympics
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) August 5, 2021

When: Friday, August 6, 2021, 10:30 PM ET
Where: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo, Japan
TV: NBC Sports Network
Radio: NBC Sports Radio
Live Stream: Peacock
2020 Tokyo Olympics Basketball Odds: USA (-1000) / France (+569)

Why Bet is USA a safe bet?

The first preliminary game of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been an eye-opener for Team USA. Without much time to adjust, they were quick on their feet to practice the necessary changes to recover from their loss to France.

They plowed through Iran and the Czech Republic to secure a spot in the knockout stages, and they did it in style, scoring over 100 points in each game. They faced a tougher test in the quarterfinals in the form of Spain but outlasted the European giants to win the game 95-81.

Team USA’s semifinal efforts against the Boomers put Kevin Durant to light once again. The forward led the team in scoring with 23 points, 9 assists, and 2 rebounds to his name. He was active on the defensive end as well, recording 2 steals and 2 blocks in the process.

Right behind him is Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker who scored 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting and 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. The guard did well to spread the court and create scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, the ever-reliable Jrue Holiday finished the game with 11 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds. As the game’s favorites, all aforementioned players are expected to put up solid numbers against France.

Why Bet is France a safe bet?

Although Slovenia was on pace to accomplish a fairytale run in their first Olympic appearance, France punched their ticket in the final game after a clutch block from LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum. They are the only undefeated team in the tournament thanks to their versatility and depth.

With Evan Fournier leading the charge, Les Bleus are in good hands. The 28-year-old guard who plays for the Orlando Magic stepped up in recent days to give his team another chance at winning its first gold medal at the Olympics.

Other than Fournier who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in France’s efforts to get past Slovenia, Nando De Colo also had an amazing game. The Fenerbahçe guard topped the charts with 25 points on 8 of 17 shooting from the field and 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. He provides good value to the team and is great at calling plays.

On top of that, the 34-year-old dished out 5 assists and collected 7 rebounds to seal the close victory. Add Rudy Gobert and Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot to the mix and we have ourselves a thriller. Ultimately, we expect to see the same lineup as they head into the contest.

USA vs. France Betting Trends

Team USA is 4-1 in their last 5 Olympic games.

Team USA scored 95 points or more in 4 of their last 5 Olympic games.

Team USA held their opponents to 80 points or less in 3 of their last 5 Olympic games.

France is 5-0 in their last 5 Olympic games.

France won by 10 points or more in 3 of their last 5 Olympic games.

France held their opponents to 80 points or less in 3 of their last 5 Olympic games.

USA vs. France Expert Betting Predictions

Both teams are going all out in a fight for the gold medal. While the French were able to hold the Americans back in the first round, they are in for a tougher game now that their opponents are firing on all cylinders. If France wants to take this one home, they will have to impose themselves on the paint and fight for every rebound. Defense is their friend here. They have NBA stars who know how to counter Team USA’s talent, but it’s not going to be an easy task. The other end of the spectrum features an inspired USA team. It wouldn’t be surprising to see them win, but an upset result is never off the table.

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