USA vs Serbia Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report for 8/08/24

The most successful team in Olympic history, the USA, will face Rio 2016 silver medalist Serbia in the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics men’s basketball tournament. This game is a repeat of the opening clash in Group C. The winner of this game will face the winner of the game between France and Germany in the gold medal clash. Our USA vs Serbia prediction at 1.90 odds is available below!

USA are favorites with an implied probability of 94% to win this one at 1.064 odds, while Serbia are available at 10.6 odds. The point spread is +/-17.5 points, and the total points line is at 184.5.

USA will lock horns with Serbia on Thursday evening at the Accor Arena in Paris, USA for the semifinal playoffs of the Paris 2024 Olympics. For more Olympic Games picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

USA vs Serbia Prediction: USA Cover Spread Against Familiar Opponent  

• Selections: USA -17.5
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds updated on August 7th, 2024. 

Nikola Jokic has been exceptional in the Olympics so far, but just as he couldn’t save his team despite scoring 20 points in the group stage. He will find it difficult to withstand the strong force of the Americans.

Moreover, the USA has performed better against the spread in their recent games, and this 17.5-point spread is something they can cover easily.

USA vs Serbia Game Info

• Date: Thursday, August 8th, 2024
• Time: 21:00 (CET)
• Arena: Accor Arena 
• Location: Paris, France

USA Injury Report, Team News

USA have been impressive so far in the Olympics with a 100% win record. With the 87-122 quarterfinal win over Brazil, they are on the verge of clinching a record 17th gold medal at the Olympics.

In the quarter-final clash, USA shot 57.7% (45 of 78) from the field, 63.8% (30 of 47) from 2-point range, 48.4% (15 of 31) from 3-point range, and 89.5% (17 of 19) from the free-throw line.

Defensively, they allowed opponents to shoot 41.6% from the field, 50% from 2-point range, 32.4% from beyond the arc, and 73.3% from the charity stripe.

Serbia Injury Report, Team News

After losing their first game of the Paris 2024 Olympics 84-110 to the USA, Serbia have remained unbeaten since then. However, they needed overtime to secure a win over Australia in the quarter-final.

They were already 14 points down in the first quarter of the game before getting the lead in the third quarter. They shot 46.8% (36 of 77) from the field, 56.3% (27 of 48) from 2-point range, 31% (9 of 29) from 3-point range, and 77.8% (14 of 18) from the free-throw line.

Defensively, they allowed opponents to shoot 50% from the field, 53.8% from 2-point range, 40.9% from beyond the arc, and 77.8% from the charity stripe.

USA vs Serbia Betting Trends 

• USA are 5-1 SU against Serbia.
• USA are 10-1 SU in their games in 2024.
• Serbia are 8-3 SU in their games in 2024.
• USA are 4-0 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• USA are 2-2 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Serbia are 3-1 SU at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Serbia are 1-3 ATS at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

USA vs Serbia H2H

Serbia and the USA have met 6 times. Serbia has won 1 time while the USA won 5. The last game between the two sides ended in a 84-110 win for USA in the final Olympic game of Group C.

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