Australia vs Greece Prediction, 08/02/24 Olympic Basketball Picks

Australia and Greece meet Friday in the 2024 Summer Olympics in a men’s basketball showdown at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Here’s an Australia vs Greece Men’s Basketball Prediction. This article will include a Australia vs Greece Pick.

Australia Betting Preview

Australia comes into this game with a 1-1 record. In the first game, Australia was able to knock off Spain 92-80, but in the last game against Canada they really struggled. Canada scored 93 points against them, and Australia’s offense only managed 83 points, and that led to the 10 point defeat. At the end of the first quarter, Australia was actually up 28-26, but as the game went on they really struggled, and it was the defense that didn’t help them. Australia also only hit 8 shots from deep and 32 percent from the field. Josh Giddey was the top, putting up 19 points while hitting 3 of his 7 shots from deep. Dante Exum came off the bench, and he put up 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists. 

Greece Betting Preview

Greece has really struggled to start the tournament, and they have their work cut out for them here. In the first game, Greece faced off against Canada and they were defeated 86-79. In the last game against Spain, Greece scored only 77 points, and they ended up losing by seven points. In the second quarter they were out scored 28-13 and that was the difference as they were defeated. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a huge game, putting up 27 points. He was the only starter to score in double figures. Only one player on the bench scored more than five points, and they are going to need to be better here. Anttetokounmpo can only do so much and others need to step up. 

Australia vs Greece Prediction

The big issue for Greece is they are a one-man team, and having a one-man team in the Olympics isn’t enough. Australia’s offense is going to have a huge game with the offense, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Greece isn’t going to get enough offense from the others, and it’s going to be Australia that is going to have no issue cruising to the victory. Back Australia to win this game and cover the spread.