France vs Germany Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report for 8/02/24
Host nation France and 2023 FIBA World Cup champions Germany will battle for supremacy in Group B. The two sides have booked their place in the next round of the basketball event at the Paris 2024 olympics will now clash to decide who will go out top of the group. Our France vs Germany prediction at 1.86 odds is available below!
Germany are favorites with an implied probability of 61% to win this one at 1.64 odds, while France are available at 2.30 odds. The point spread is +/-2.5 points, and the total points line is at 166.5.
France will battle Germany on Friday evening 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.
France vs Germany Prediction
- Selections: Germany +2.5
- Odds: 1.86
- Bookmaker: bet365
- Stake: 6/10
Odds updated on August 1st, 2024.
With the two sides already qualified for the next round, coaches of these teams might want to opt for new faces in the starting lineup. However, Germany have performed well against the spread at the Paris 2024 Olympics with their 2-0 ATS record. Despite France being the host and having a historic record against Germany, I am still backing the Germans in this clash.
France vs Germany Game Info
- Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
- Time: 21:00 (CET)
- Arena: Pierre Mauroy Stadium
- Location: Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France
France Injury Report, Team News
Despite losing their last 4 preparatory clashes before the Olympics, host nation France have had superb group games so far with a 100% win record in their first two games of Group B. They started their Paris 2024 Olympics journey with a 78-66 win over Brazil before getting a 94-90 overtime win over Japan.
Despite being a 96.2% favorite in their last game against Japan, they had to settle for a narrow overtime win. In the game, Les Bleus shot 42.5% (34 of 80) from the field, 40.5% (15 of 37) from the 3-point range and just 64.7% (11 of 17) from the charity stripe. Victor Wembanyama was exceptional in the game with 18 points, 11 rebounds. Matthew Strazel added 17 points, Evan Fournier chipped in 14 points, Guerschon Yabusele dropped 13 points and Rudy Gobert contributed 7 points and 15 assists.
With qualification already secured, the 3-time silver medalist may want to rest some key players in this clash in preparation for the next round. Moreover, speculations have it that Victor Wembanyama was injured in the game against Japan and his availability remains uncertain.
Germany Injury Report, Team News
Just like France, Germany have already confirmed their place in the next round of this competition after recording wins in all the two games played so far in Group B. They started their Olympics journey with a 97-77 win over Japan before going on to beat Brazil 73-86. Against Brazil, Germany shot 50% (31 of 62) from the field, 31.3% (10 of 32) from the 3-point range and 82.4% (14 of 17) from the charity stripe.
Dennis Schroder dropped 20 points, Franz Wagner added 17 points, Isaac Bonga and Andreas Obst contributed 15 and 14 points respectively.
Die Mannschaft have now lost just once (vs USA) in their last 6 games. However, none of their players was reported injured but Gordon Herbert may want to rotate his roster ahead of this clash.
France vs Germany Betting Trends
- France are 14-6 SU against Germany.
- France are 6-4 SU in their games in 2024.
- Germany are 6-3 SU in their games in 2024.
- France are 2-0 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- France are 1-1 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Germany are 2-0 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Germany are 2-0 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
France vs Germany H2H
Germany and France have met 20 times. Germany won 6 times and France won 14 times. The last game between the two sides ended in a 65-70 win for Germany.
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