USA vs Nigeria Prediction & Picks - Olympic Matches Women
by Lou Aguila | in Basketball Picks
The United States women’s basketball team entered the knockout phase of the tournament at the 2024 Paris Games facing massive expectations to deliver another golden performance. On Wednesday, Team USA will gun for a place in the semifinals as they take on rising power Nigeria at Accor Arena in Paris. As expected, the Americans have breezed through the competition in group play. They clobbered Japan 102-76, Belgium 87-74 and Germany 87-76 to clinch the No.1 seed in the quarterfinal pool. Team USA are out to claim the gold medal in 5x5 women’s basketball for seventh consecutive Olympics, a streak that began at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Meanwhile, Nigeria are enjoying a historic Olympic run after posting their first set of victories for their nation. The Nigerians kicked off their campaign with a shocking 75-62 win over perennial finals contender Australia and then wrapped up group play with a 79-70 win over Canada. Their only loss came against the host country France, 75-54.
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USA vs Nigeria Form
USA and Nigeria Latest Matches
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Aug 4, 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Aug 1, 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Jul 29, 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Jul 23, 2024 - International Friendly Games, Women
Jul 20, 2024 - WNBA All Star Game
Feb 11, 2024 - Olympic Games Women, Qualification Playoffs
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Aug 4, 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Aug 1, 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Jul 29, 2024 - Olympic Matches Women
Jul 21, 2024 - International Friendly Games, Women
Jul 19, 2024 - International Friendly Games, Women
Feb 11, 2024 - Olympic Games Women, Qualification Playoffs
USA against Nigeria : Head to Head (H2H)
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Feb 9, 2024 - Olympic Games Women, Qualification Playoffs
Sep 28, 2018 - Women's World Cup
USA - Nigeria: Form Analysis
Team USA generates 92.0 points on 82 ball possessions per 48 minutes in this tournament. Their defense has also been impeccable, holding teams to an average of 72 points per game across three preliminary stages games. The Americans boast a 16.5 assists per turnover ratio, which means they are executing their plays to near perfect so far. Team Nigeria scores 69.3 points per game on 78.84 ball possession for 40 minutes. This is a scrappy team that averaged 13.2 steals per game in group play and held Canada and Australia to 70 and 62 points, respectively. USA won their last five games, including a couple of exhibition games, while Nigeria scored two wins in their last five games.
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USA & Nigeria Squad Analysis
In the group stages, Breanna Stewart and A’Ja Wilson combine for 40 of Team USA’s 92 points per game. Wilson, the reigning WNBA MVP, also leads her team in rebounds per game at 9.7 rpg. Chelsea Gray and Sabrina Ionescu spearhead the Americans’ offense with 6.0 apg and 5.0 apg, respectively. The Nigerians have leaned on the scoring brilliance of Ezine Kalu, who averages 19.3 points per game. Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah and Murjanatu Liman Musa have emerged as the top rebounders for the team with each averaging 6.7 boards per game. Promise Amukamara has also done a good job running Nigeria’s offense as she averages 6.7 assists across three games.
USA - Nigeria Key Points
- Team USA averages 92 points per game in the preliminary stages of the Olympics.
- Team Nigeria averages 60 per game in the preliminary stages of the Olympics.
- A’Ja Wilson averages 22.5 points in three games.
- Team USA tops the preliminary stages with a 3-0 record.
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Our USA vs Nigeria Prediction
Only a monumental meltdown can stop the United States from reaching the semifinals of these Olympic Games. The Nigerians' performance in the group stages of this tournament has been a delightful feel-good story, but they will face a harsh reality check against the Americans. As the world watches the KO stages, expect Team USA to show off and send a statement to other contenders by destroying Nigeria with a winning margin of +30 points. Our betting prediction for USA vs. Nigeria: Bet on USA to cover -28.0-point spread, -120, at Caesars Sportsbook.
USA vs Nigeria - Other Interesting Picks
Total UNDER 155.5
Never mind Team USA’s ability to score the ball. That’s given. You should be concerned about Nigeria’s offense, which produced under 70 points per game in the group stages. Remember, France stifled the Nigerians to just 54 points in a 40-minute basketball game. Imagine what Team USA’s relentless defense can do against them. For that reason, our betting prediction for USA vs. Nigeria: Back Under 155.5 points, +110, at BetMGM.
A'Ja Wilson OVER 20.5 points
A'Ja Wilson will be out there dropping another 25-game performance like she usually does. The Nigerians might have several players athletic enough to contain Wilson, but they are not of the same caliber as the two-time WNBA MVP. Needless to say, Expect another dominant scoring display from the Las Vegas Aces star. Our betting prediction: A’Ja Wilson Over 20.5 points, -110, at DraftKings.
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