Olympics basketball odds: Does any team have a shot against the U.S.?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympics basketball odds: Does any team have a shot against the U.S.?

New York Times  

The draw and field of teams for the basketball tournaments at the 2024 Olympics got finalized on Sunday. Taurasi will become the first basketball player to compete in six Olympics, and this will likely be the 42-year-old’s last hurrah on the Olympic stage. Olympics men’s basketball odds Team Odds USA -400 Canada +900 Serbia +1100 France +1400 Greece +1800 Germany +2200 Australia +4000 Spain +8000 Brazil +15000 Puerto Rico +50000 Japan +50000 South Sudan +50000 All odds from BetMGM. Puerto Rico and South Sudan are two of the biggest long shots to win gold, but Serbia features reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokić. Olympics women’s basketball odds Team Odds USA -1400 Belgium +2000 China +2000 Australia +2200 France +2500 Japan +2500 Spain +2500 Canada +2800 Serbia +6600 Nigeria +10000 Germany +25000 Puerto Rico +50000 The U.S. has won the last seven gold medals on the women’s side and is an overwhelming favorite to do so again.

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US men’s basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US men’s basketball team rallies to beat Serbia at Paris Olympics, will face France for gold medal

Associated Press  

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Where are the gold medals? Team USA sinks unexpectedly at the Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

US men’s basketball team rolls past Serbia 110-84 in opening game at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

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Dominant US basketball, soccer teams driving high betting interest on Olympics
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Dominant US basketball, soccer teams driving high betting interest on Olympics

Associated Press  

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5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024 Men’s basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues

Al Jazeera  

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The wake-up call for the US men’s basketball team arrives with the Paris Olympics a few days away

Associated Press  

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USA Basketball announces its men’s team for the Paris Olympics
8 months, 1 week ago

USA Basketball announces its men’s team for the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

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1 year, 1 month ago

USA Basketball 3-on-3 teams clinch spots in Paris Olympics, making 4 golds possible

The Hindu  

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1 year, 3 months ago

USA Basketball back atop FIBA men’s world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1

The Hindu  

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Canada defeats USA in overtime to bag bronze at FIBA World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Canada defeats USA in overtime to bag bronze at FIBA World Cup

China Daily  

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1 year, 3 months ago

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: USA defeats Jordan, ready for tougher challenge in second round

The Hindu  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Basketball World Cup 2023: How to watch, who’s playing, who’s favored and more

Associated Press  

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