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Three games into the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, the Americans look like a team that might be unbeatable, considering the competition, as they’ve been able to dominate the competition and potentially pave the way to winning a gold medal with ease.
With the Group stage now officially behind them, Team USA will focus on winning three more games in order to stand on the podium with gold medals around their necks, as they will take on Brazil in their next game on Tuesday.
It comes as no surprise that LeBron James and company are heavy favorites to beat the Brazilians on Tuesday, as the spread currently stands at -27 in favor of the Americans, which, if they covered, would be the most significant margin of victory so far for this team.
Along with being heavily favored to come out on top against Brazil, Team USA is favored to win it all and head home with the gold medal, as only Canada comes close in terms of odds, according to BetOnline.AG.
As I said the other day, Team USA is going to cruise to a gold medal (in my opinion). Odds suggest the same via @BetOnline_ag pic.twitter.com/SLWlW1wW0y
— Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) August 5, 2024
Despite being heavily favored moving forward in this tournament in Paris, the Americans have been challenged at times, especially during the exhibition games, with Australia, Germany and, most notably, South Sudan almost pulling off upsets over Team USA.
The Americans’ most formidable challenge before the gold medal game will likely be the Australians, who will likely beat Nikola Jokic’s Serbian squad to face Team USA in the next round if they beat Brazil.
Only time will tell if Team USA can live up to expectations, but there’s always a chance of an upset with the gap in international competition closing fast.
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