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

By Carlos Chacon • August 5, 2021

Team USA set sights on their seventh consecutive gold medal in the Olympics. But before securing the final spot in the tournament, they have to get past Serbia in the semifinals. The Americans are coming from a convincing win over Australia on Wednesday in a 79-55 victory, with Breanna Stewart leading the charge. The team has not put a foot wrong, and they are expected to dictate the pace early into the game in their efforts to secure a ticket to the finals.

Meanwhile, the Serbians barely made it through China after a narrow 77-70 win. This is going to be their toughest test so far as Team USA looks unstoppable at the moment. However, Serbia’s run to this stage of the Olympics inspired many. With only one loss in group play, we might witness an upset this Thursday.

With some of the best international basketball games coming our way, NitroBetting puts together complete previews of the contests. This USA vs. Serbia preview covers important event details, the latest Basketball odds, betting trends, and our very own expert betting predictions geared to help you make the best picks. Be sure to check out for more Olympic Basketball odds at our online BTC sportsbook.

USA vs. Serbia Game Information

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— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) August 5, 2021

When: Friday, August 6, 2021, 7:00 AM ET
Where: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo, Japan
TV: NBC Sports Network
Radio: NBC Sports Radio
Live Stream: Peacock
2020 Tokyo Olympics Basketball Odds: USA (-5000) / Serbia (+1099)

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Why Bet is USA a safe bet?

Breanna Stewart took charge of Team USA’s quarterfinal game, scoring 23 points in the process to send the Boomers home. Although the team didn’t play up to standards in the preliminary round, winning three games by an average of just 12.3 points, they still get the upper hand in the upcoming contest.

In contrast to their recent numbers in pool play at the 2016 Rio Games, the Americans averaged wins by an average of 40.8 points. Nevertheless, the team now records 53-straight Olympic game wins dating back to 1992. This tells us a lot about their system and how dominant they are in the sport.

Apart from Stewart, Team USA boasts other talented players in the lineup. Brittney Griner had a great night for her team against Australia, scoring 15 points on 6 of 8 shooting from the field. She also collected 8 rebounds along the way. She is a dominant force in the paint and can score if called upon.

Joining the two in the double-digit scoring is A’ja Wilson, who recorded 10 points on 3 of 6 shooting, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist. These three starters are expected to run the show in the semifinals. Combine that with a reliable bench squad, Team USA enters the game as the favorites to win.

Why Bet is Serbia a safe bet?

Although Serbia plays the underdog in this game, this game offers edge-of-your-seat action after how the team played in the group stage and quarterfinals. The productivity and the versatility of the squad are one of the defining features of the team. All but one player scored in their efforts to book a semifinals ticket, and this alone says a lot about the team.

Serbia knocked out China in the tournament after overcoming a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter. This is a resilient team that can put pressure on any opponent that comes their way. Jelena Brooks led the offensive line for the 2021 Women’s EuroBasket champions as she recorded 18 points, while Sonja Vasic added 16 points and collected 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double.

The bronze medalist at Rio 2016 entered the second half with a 2-point lead but was surprised by the Chinese in the second half, outshooting them 25-14 to take a nine-point lead into the final quarter. Nevertheless, team Serbia remained composed and slowly reeled their way back in. Vasic reclaimed the lead with two free throws with less than two minutes to spare, which was followed by a surging Brooks to help stretch the lead.

USA vs. Serbia Betting Trends

Team USA is 4-0 in their last 4 Olympic games.

Team USA scored 80 points or more in 3 of their last 4 Olympic games.

Team USA outscored their opponents by 10 or more points in 3 of their last 4 Olympic games.

Serbia is 3-1 in their last 4 Olympic games.

Serbia scored 70 points or more in 3 of their last 4 Olympic games.

Serbia held their opponents to 70 points or less in 4 of their last 4 Olympic games.

USA vs. Serbia Expert Betting Predictions

Serbia has the tools to back Team USA into a corner, but Breanna Stewart and company have too much firepower for them. The Americans are a threat from point guard to center, with considerable depth in each position. However, it would be a shame to overlook what the Europeans bring to the table. Covering the spread should be possible for the team, with chances of pulling off a surprise win if they can keep up with the tempo of the game up until the final quarter.

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