Basketball Olympics 2024 Expert Picks and Predictions • Blog Sportzino

USA (-667)
Canada (+760)
Germany (+1300)
Serbia (+1600)
France (+1600)
Men’s Olympic Basketball Schedule
2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Basketball Odds

The 2024 Paris Olympic basketball knockout round is set to begin, with the favorites looking to book their place in the knockout stages over the coming days. The NBA stars competing at the 2024 Olympics have risen to the occasion, with most of them having already shown why they are in the best league in the world. Sportzino is the best place to make free predictions for the Olympic Games. There are game odds available and an extensive list of futures surrounding the eventual gold medal winner at the 2024 Olympics. Here are the favorites to win the gold medal and who is worthy of making a prediction before the knockout round begins.

USA (-667)

The USA came into the tournament as a heavy favorite to win the gold medal, and it is no surprise to see them at the top of the list. The NBA accolades on their roster are unmatched by any other nation, and it’s difficult to imagine the USA faltering against anyone remaining in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Team USA was given a lift when Kevin Durant returned to their lineup, and the two-time NBA champion made an instant impact on his return. Durant scored 23 points against Serbia and another 14 against South Sudan, as the Americans have already booked their place in the knockout stage with their 2-0 record. Durant is joined by Steph Curry, LeBron James, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, and another half a dozen NBA All-Stars.

The talent up and down this roster allows Team USA to rest players like Jayson Tatum for entire games, a luxury no other team has. There is no doubt Team USA is the favorite to win the gold medal, and that will remain true all the way up to the gold medal game. A prediction at -667 odds is a tough pill to swallow, but there is no argument to be made that anyone has a reasonable chance of upsetting the Americans.

Canada (+760)

Canada came into the tournament with +1000 odds to win the gold medal and have already seen their odds shrink thanks to their fantastic play. They easily overcame Greece in their opening game before taking down Australia to book their place in the next round. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the leading man for Canada after finishing second in NBA MVP voting last season. His ability to drive to the hoop and make tough layups makes him a nightmare to defend. Canada also has the necessary depth to support Gilgeous-Alexander, as they also have Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett, and a total of ten NBA players on their roster. Murray and Barrett have been the faces of Team Canada basketball over the last few years, and they would love to add a Paris 2024 Olympic basketball medal to their trophy cabinet. Canada has the talent and depth to beat anyone other than Team USA, and if they can make the gold medal game, stranger things have happened than Canada upsetting Team USA.

Germany (+1300)

Germany enjoyed a 2-0 start to their 2024 Olympic basketball campaign, beating Japan and Brazil to secure their place in the knockout round. The 2023 FIBA basketball gold medalists are led by point guard Dennis Schroeder, who consistently delivers for his nation. Schroeder has led a pair of solid offensive performances, highlighted by his 20-point, six-assist, and four-steal game against Brazil. Germany may lack the NBA talents the other two frontrunners have, but their team chemistry and genuine belief in one another have seen them establish themselves as legitimate threats. The Wagner brothers continue to find their groove, and Germany has a fantastic chance at beating Canada and could even upset Team USA like they did last year.

Serbia (+1600)

Serbia has the best basketball player in the world, and that fact alone will ensure they can always pull off the upset. Serbia lost to USA 110-84 in their opening game, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort from NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. When Jokic was on the court, Serbia tied USA 81-81. However, during his nine minutes on the bench, Serbia was outscored 29-3. Jokic is a one-person offensive army for Serbia, and he will be expected to play the entire game once the knockout round begins. His vision and finishing ability under the basket are like none other, and he is the best player competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This team will go as far as Jokic can take them and have a real shot at pulling off an upset. At +1600 odds, Serbia is a fantastic prediction to make.

France (+1600)

Hosts France came into the tournament with the third-best odds to win the gold medal but have seen their odds drop after narrowly beating Japan and Brazil. France had the best defense at the Summer Olympics, as Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert were the consensus best defenders in the NBA. Their length in the paint ensures opponents need to hit their shots from the perimeter, but a lack of offense has hurt them thus far. Wembanyama is a true two-way player, but he lacks the physicality to make plays in the post. France will always have a chance at locking down their opponents, especially if the opposition gets cold from deep, but there are too many holes in their lineup to expect any outright upsets against the favorites. Considering Serbia has the same odds as France, there is no reason to touch the host country at this stage.

Men’s Olympic Basketball Schedule

The Men’s Olympic basketball schedule has been released, and teams are still looking to book their places in the knockout rounds. The Quarterfinals tip-off on Tuesday, August 6th, with the Semifinals taking place two days later, on Thursday, August 8th. Both the gold and bronze medal games will take place on Saturday, August 10th, with the Olympic basketball favorites eager to compete for the top international basketball prize.

Quarterfinals	August 6th: 5 AM, 8:30 AM, 12 PM, 3:30 PM
Semifinals	August 8th: 11:30 AM, 3 PM
Finals	Bronze Medal Game: August 10th, 5 AMGold Medal Game: August 10th, 3:30 PM