South Sudan vs USA Prediction & Picks - Men's Olympic Tournament
by Lou Aguila | in Basketball Picks
The United Men's basketball team is up and ready for their rematch against South Sudan, the very team that pushed them to the limit in their exhibition match over a week ago. With US flagbearer LeBron James leading the way, Team USA is looking like the team to beat again in this tournament that features other basketball super-powers such as Germany, Australia, Spain, and Serbia. In their last game against Serbia, the American leaned on Kevin Durant to get the momentum-changing buckets they needed to overcome a rough Serbian side 110-84. Durant, the all-time leading scorer for the Americans in all international basketball competition, scored a game-high 23 points on a ridiculous 8-for-9 shooting, including 5-for-5 from behind the three-point line. LeBron James delivered all-around excellence, finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. South Sudan made sure their Olympic debut will be remembered for all ages after stunning Puerto Rico 90-79. Carlik Jones led the way with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Marial Shayok and Bul Kuol added 15 and 12 points, respectively. The South Sudanese' length and athleticism presented a lot of problems for the Puerto Ricans, who shot 38.6 percent from the field.
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South Sudan vs USA Form
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South Sudan and USA Latest Matches
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South Sudan against USA : Head to Head (H2H)
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South Sudan - USA: Form Analysis
Prior to their win over Serbia, the Americans have swept all their exhibition matches leading up to the Olympics. Kevin Durant never played a single game of those exhibition matches, yet he was the major factor why the United States stamped their class over Serbia in their first game. South Sudan, meanwhile, lost to the Americans by a solitary point in their exhibition game over a week ago, 101-100, and won against Great Britain 84-81 before coming through with their historic win over Puerto Rico.
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South Sudan & USA Squad Analysis
The monster trio of LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant are going to be a handful against South Sudanese. Remember, the last time South Sudan played the Americans, Durant was out healing his injury. Now that KD is back, this Team USA has become more potent against any opponent. South Sudan, on the other hand, will be banking on the area where they think they can match with team USA well, and that's their length and athleticism. Carlik Jones is once again expected to create scoring opportunities for himself and teammates being the team's leader in points and assists since the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
South Sudan - USA Key Points
- Team USA defeated Serbia 110-84
- South Sudan stunned Puerto Rico 90-79.
- Kevin Durant played his first game with Team USA, scoring 23 points against Serbia.
- Stephen Curry made three 3-point shots in the exhibition game vs. South Sudan over a week ago.
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Our South Sudan vs USA Prediction
The United Men's Basketball Team is the overwhelming favorite to win the gold for the fifth consecutive time. They have the luxury of pooling together a talented group of basketball players led by the three players who revolutionized the game. Although I expect South Sudan to find similar success as they had against the USA in the exhibition match, Team USA won't be dragged into the same situation twice because they also have a formidable coaching staff consisting of Steve Kerr, Tyrone Lue, and Erik Spoelstra. They will come into the match with South Sudan fully prepared and the opponents well-scouted. On the other hand, a +29.5-point spread for South Sudan is just too much, given the quality they showcased against the United States and Puerto Rico. I expect the African nation to lose to the Americans but just under 20 points. Our betting prediction for Team USA vs. South Sudan: Bet on South Sudan to cover +29.5 point spread, -105, at BetMGM.
South Sudan vs USA - Other Interesting Picks
Kevin Durant scores Over 14.5 points
Kevin Durant is going to be a handful to South Sudan because of his ability to shoot out in the perimeter and his shiftiness at his size. International basketball has been a playground for America’s top scorer, and I expect him to find his rhythm early on his way to another 20+ point outing. Our betting prediction for South Sudan vs. United States: Bet on Kevin Durant to score OVER 14.5 points, -125, at DraftKings.
Stephen Curry UNDER 3.5 3-Points
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