Serbia vs USA Prediction & Picks - Men's Olympic Tournament
by Lou Aguila | in Basketball Picks
For the third time in three weeks, Team USA will lock horns with Serbia with a ticket in the gold medal match of the men’s 5x5 basketball competition up for grabs. Team USA’s dominance in basketball has been on full display throughout the tournament, blowing out the competition with their sheer athleticism and elite skills. In their quarterfinal win vs. Brazil 122-87, the Americans unleashed a relentless offensive attack as they blew the game wide open after the first quarter. On the other hand, Serbia had to survive a grueling overtime battle with Australia to clinch a semis berth. The Serbians trailed Australia by +20 points, but three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic spearheaded a comeback run in the second half to foil Australia’s upset bid. Serbia will try to exact revenge on Team USA after they received a complete beatdown 110-84 in the opening game.
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Serbia - USA: Form Analysis
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Anthony Edwards leads Team USA in scoring with 16.8 points per game. LeBron James, who suffered an eye injury in the game against Brazil, is putting up 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in the tourney. Kevin Durant continues to pile up his scoring tally for USANT, averaging 14 markers per game. As expected, Serbia is being led by their two NBA players: Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Jokic is posting 19.3 points, while Bogdanovic is scoring 18.5 per game. Jokic also leads the team in rebounding (11.8 RPG) and assists (7.5 APG).
Serbia - USA Key Points
- Nikola Jokic posted 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists in Serbia’s quarterfinal win over Australia.
- Kevin Durant recorded 23 points on 88 percent shooting in Team USA’s win over Serbia in group play.
- The USA averages 109.5 points per game, while Serbia scores 95.5 points per contest.
- USA and Serbia will play each other for the third time in three weeks.
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Our Serbia vs USA Prediction
Team USA should brace for a tougher test from the Serbians, who are eager to get some payback on the Americans after a string of humiliating defeats. Jokic and Bogdanovic are the players expected to perform well against the USA, who are stacked with athletic bigs and dynamic guards. The Serbians will try to keep in step with the Americans through the first 20 minutes of the match until Team USA hits the gas pedal after the break and blows the game wide open in the second half. Our betting prediction for USA vs. Serbia: USA will cover a -16.5 point spread, -110, at Caesars Sportsbook.
Serbia vs USA - Other Interesting Picks
Nikola Jokic UNDER 40.5 on points + rebounds + assists
Nikola Jokic posted 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists in Serbia’s semis-clinching win over Australia on Tuesday. The three-time NBA MVP has been an all-around virtuoso in the tourney and Australia had no player physical and mobile enough to contain him throughout the match. Fortunately for Team USA, they have a frontline trio of Bam Adebayo, Anthony Davis, and Joel Embiid to match up with Jokic. Expect these three bigs to try lessen Jokic’s impact in the match and keep the Serbians in check. Our betting predictions for USA vs. Serbia: Bet on Nikola Jokic to go UNDER 40.5 on points + rebounds + assists, -110, at DraftKings.
Kevin Durant Over 14.5 Points
Kevin Durant poured in 23 points on 88% FG shooting in Team USA's group phase win over Serbia. He was key in the USA’s win over the European powerhouse, and I have no doubt that the Phoenix Suns superstar will once again rise to the occasion in this crucial semifinal match. Our betting prediction for USA vs. Serbia: Kevin Durant OVER 14.5 points, -115, at DraftKings.
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