FIBA Olympics: United States vs South Sudan Offshore Odds, Preview, Pick (Jul 31)

• The United States dominated Serbia in their first matchup, winning 110-84.
• South Sudan proved their ability against Puerto Rico, winning 90-79 on Sunday.
• The winner of this game will advance, while the loser will have more work to do.

The 2024 Olympics Basketball tournament is officially underway! This group stage clash features a matchup between the United States vs South Sudan. The winner here will rise to the top of the Group C standings.

Before Betting on United States vs South Sudan

The United States dominated Serbia in their first matchup of the Group Stage. A 9-point lead at halftime exploded into a 26-point victory in which the United States scored 110 points. Showcasing the depth of a roster filled not only with NBA players but with NBA superstars, the United States looked like the top team to beat on Sunday. They did play a close exhibition match against South Sudan, and will aim to improve on that result.

South Sudan has already proven that they should be taken seriously in this tournament. Entering with the longest odds of any team, South Sudan nearly defeated the United States in an exhibition game earlier this month. In the first official Group Stage game, they defeated Puerto Rico by double digits. The jump from Puerto Rico with the 2nd-longest odds to the tournament favorite is notable, but South Sudan can’t be overlooked here.

United States vs South Sudan Offshore Odds

After the United States defeated South Sudan 101-100 in an earlier showcase matchup, it’s surprising to see such skewed odds. They are undoubtedly a massive favorite in this game, but South Sudan has proven multiple times that they are capable of competing with anyone. This could be a trendy upset pick. 9 times out of 10 the United States wins this game, but they aren’t immune to dysfunction. It could be another close matchup.

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