Australia vs Greece Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report for 8/02/24

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece will clash with Australia in a must-win game. Greece have lost all their games in the Paris 2024 Olympics but they can still go on to be one of the top 2 teams in Group A. Can they make use of this opportunity? Our Australia vs Greece prediction at 2.00 odds is available below!

Australia are favorites with an implied probability of 69.4% to win this one at 1.44 odds, while Greece are available at 2.85 odds. The point spread is +/-4.5 points, and the total points line is at 167.5.

Australia will battle Greece on Friday afternoon at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France for their last Group B game of the Paris 2024 Olympics. For more Olympic Games picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Australia vs Greece Prediction 

• Selections: Greece +4.5
• Odds: 2.00
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds updated on August 1st, 2024. 

Greece enter this clash with two things in mind. Either they win or they pack their bags and go home. With this, it is a must-win game for Giannis Antetokounmpo and his teammates. Antetokounmpo has been exceptional so far in the Olympics shooting 11-for-17 and 12-for-17 from the field while scoring 61 total points. He will sure lead the Greeks to a win here. Greece also have Olympic record over Australia.  

Australia vs Greece Game Info

• Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
• Time: 21:00 (CET)
• Arena: Pierre Mauroy Stadium
• Location: Villeneuve-d’Ascq, Australia

Australia Injury Report, Team News

Australia suffered their first loss of the Paris 2024 Olympics in their last 93-83 loss to Canada. In the game, the Boomers had the lead in the first half but couldn’t withstand the force of the Canadian in the second half. They shot 47.8% (32 of 67) from the field, 32% (8 of 25) from the 3-point range and 78.6% (11 of 14) from the charity stripe. 

The 2023 bronze medalist will need a win to confirm their place in the next round regardless of other results and if they can’t get a win here, they will rely on Canada beating Spain to have a chance of qualification. 

Greece Injury Report, Team News

Greece have had a poor run in the Paris 2024 Olympics, losing 86-79 to Canada in their first game before losing 84-77 in their last game to Spain. Against Spain, Greece shot 44.3% (31 of 70) from the field, 34.3% (12 of 35) from the 3-point range and 60% (3 of 5) from the charity stripe. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists but his effort wasn’t enough to give his side the win. 

Despite losing the first two games of the group, Greece are still in contention for the next round. They will now have to beat Australia by at least 3 points to have a chance. If Greece get a win by 10 or more points and Canada defeat Spain, Greece will secure a spot in the Olympics playoffs.

Australia vs Greece Betting Trends 

• Australia are 3-2 SU against Greece.
• Australia are 9-2-1 SU in their games in 2024.
• Greece are 10-3 SU in their games in 2024.
• Australia are 1-1 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Australia are 1-1 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Greece are 0-2 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Greece are 0-2 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Australia vs Greece H2H

Greece and Australia have met 5 times. Greece won 2 times and Australia won 3 times. The last game between the two sides ended in a 79-58 win for Australia. Both sides have met in the Olympics (Athens 2004) once, and Greece won 76-54 as host.

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