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.

USA vs. Japan Game Information

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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) July 27, 2021

• When:: Friday, July 30, 2021, 12:40 AM ET
• Where: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo, Japan
• TV: NBC Sports Network
• Radio: NBC Sports Radio
• Live Stream: Peacock
• 2020 Tokyo Olympics Basketball Odds: USA (-5000) / Japan (+1201)

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Why Bet is USA a safe bet?

The USA women’s basketball team is off to a good start following an 81-72 victory over Nigeria. There’s no better way to open your 2020 Tokyo Olympics than a win, and this tells us that the team built up some momentum before their next game. As they face the tournament hosts in a game that resembles David and Goliath, the rest of the team is anticipated to take over and secure two wins before their final game in Group B.

Their recent victory against Nigeria puts them on an incredible 50-game win streak at the Olympics and the favorites to win the event. Although they were trailing before the second quarter, Team USA asserted themselves as the favorites by outsourcing Japan 27-12. This went on until the third quarter where they took charge once again.

While Nigeria saw a glimmer of hope in the fourth quarter as they outscored the Americans 22-11, it wasn’t enough to cut the deficit. Wilson and Griner dominated the paint, helping the team win the rebounding battle by a significant margin, 61-41, and scored 36 points in the paint. This is where the team shows its strength, and we expect to see more of this as they take on a relatively shorter Japanese squad.

Why Bet is Japan a safe bet?

On the other hand, hosts Japan forced a narrow 74-70 win over France with scrappy defense and accuracy from beyond the arc. The underdogs made sure that the French were restless from start to finish, trapping ball handlers while pulling off effective triple and double teams. They took advantage of the defensive lapses and knocked down multiple clutch three-pointers in the final minutes of the game.

Japan’s roster features three names in the double-digit scoring, including Nagaoka, Maki Takada, and Saki Hayashi who led the scoring with 12 points. They ended the game with 11-made three-pointers, including five that helped them seal the win.

The Japanese are deadly from the 3-point line, and this is something that their upcoming opponents should take a closer look at. After shooting 41% from behind the arc in their last performance, we can expect the team to utilize this skill against Team USA. They enter the stage as the underdogs but the recent win against France puts more pressure on the tournament favorites.

USA vs. Japan Betting Trends

USA vs. Japan Expert Betting Predictions

On paper, Team USA is the clear favorite in this game. They possess the necessary tools to knock up a deep run in the Olympics. With names like A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner, and Diana Taurasi leading the offensive line, there’s no question that they have what it takes to take the gold medal. However, we’ve seen the Japanese defy the odds in their previous game, and this should give the team the boost it needs before taking on a tougher opponent. There’s a good chance that this team covers the spread and even secures the narrow win if everything goes according to plan.

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