USA Basketball Odds: Women’s Olympic Dream Team Vs. Germany On Sunday
As if there were any doubt, the U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team looks to clinch Group C against Germany on Sunday. The “Dream Team,” is a favorite choice for Olympics betting this July. Team USA is also a heavy odds-on favorite to win the gold for women’s Olympic basketball. On Sunday, they are a 19.5-point favorite over Germany, with an over/under set at 159.5 points. Team USA vs. Germany begins Sunday, Aug. 4, at 11:15 a.m. ET. Watch the third Olympic match on USA Network or stream on Peacock.
WNBA players in the Olympics will determine which teams win medals. Team USA is a huge favorite to win gold and is projected to win Group C.
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Team USA vs. Germany: Expected Starting Lineups
| Team USA | Belgium |
| G Chelsea Gray | G Alexis Peterson |
| G Diana Taurasi | G Leonie Fiebich |
| F Napheesa Collier | F Luisa Geiselsöder |
| F Breanna Stewart | F Satou Sabally |
| C A’ja Wilson | C Marie Gülich |
USA Women’s Basketball Odds: Americans Heavy Favorites To Win Group C
The final score against Belgium wasn’t quite indicative of the continued dominance by Team USA (2-0). Breanna Stewart (26 points) and A’ja Wilson (23) rolled again, combining for over 100 points in their first two games. Stewart also blocked three shots while Wilson pulled in 13 rebounds. The rest of the cast was quiet, which led to the U.S. winning just 87-74, with Jewell Loyd and Alyssa Thomas being the third-leading scorers with eight points apiece.
Team USA shot under 50% from the floor and attempted just 14 threes, making only five. Against Germany (2-0), shooters like Kelsey Plum and Diana Taurasi could see more work. In Germany’s last game, they allowed 30 shots from three (albeit, a game plan move by Japan), but only nine fell. With dominant height inside, it could cause Germany to crash in and force outside shots.
The Germans are one of the few teams in the Olympics able to match the Americans’ height. Four starters stand 6-foot-4 or taller, with the exception of point Alexis Peterson. Satou Sabally is the feature of this lineup, currently playing for the Dallas Wings. In Germany’s last outing, Sabally dropped 33.
However, height only goes so far. Team USA features far more skill among its tallest players. Wilson and Stewart are the two latest WNBA MVPs, and Stewart is currently reigning.
The victor of this game wins Group C, as both teams have four group points. As a -19.5 favorite, Team USA is expected to win the group.
Olympic Women’s 5×5 Basketball Odds: To Win Gold
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Olympic Women’s Basketball Odds: Winner Without Team USA
Sportsbooks often offer “Winner Without” props, and this market is no different, especially with such a heavy favorite in Team USA. Essentially, you’re betting on the expected silver medalist, barring a massive upset.
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Team USA Vs. Germany: How To Watch
- When: Sunday, Aug. 4, 11:15 a.m. ET/8:15 a.m. PT
- Where: Lille, France
- TV: USA Network, Peacock (streaming)
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