Puerto Rico vs USA
Game Info: Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:15 AM ET (Pierre Mauroy Stadium)
Betting Odds: Puerto Rico +35.5 -- Over/Under: 189.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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USA and Puerto Rico meet Saturday in the 2024 Men’s Basketball Summer Olympics at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Here’s a USA vs Puerto Rico Prediction. This article will include a USA vs Puerto Rico Pick.
USA Betting Preview
USA has a chance to sweep group C after beating Serbia and South Sudan. USA is averaging 106.5 points on 57.5 percent shooting and allowing 85 points on 42 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 18.5 points and 2 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 16.5 points and 7 assists. Anthony Edwards is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Davis is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. USA is shooting 50 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. USA is allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game.
Puerto Rico Betting Preview
Puerto Rico hope to leave the Olympics with a win after losing to Serbia and South Sudan. Puerto Rico is averaging 72.5 points on 35.7 percent shooting and allowing 98.5 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Jose Alvarado is averaging 14 points and 2 rebounds, while Tremont Waters is averaging 11.5 points and 3.5 assists. Christopher Ortiz is the third double-digit scorer and Ismael Romero is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. Puerto Rico is shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 62.1 percent from the free throw line. Puerto Rico is allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
USA vs Puerto Rico Prediction
Team USA obviously has the talent and the depth to beat Puerto Rico into the ground. Puerto Rico has talented players and a lot of heart, but the lack of defense has been an issue, and there's limited size on this roster as well. It's not shocking to see this line at the number it is. However, USA has won its first two games by an average of 21.5 points, and at this stage it's already clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. Still playing with starting lineups and rotations, USA isn't firing on all cylinders quite yet, despite two big victories. This is a lot of points, and Puerto Rico is a prideful bunch that's going to play hard. I'll take a stab with the boatload of points.
Randy’s Pick Puerto Rico +35.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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