Germany vs Japan Prediction Summer Olympics Picks 7/27/24

Germany and Japan meet Saturday in the 2024 Summer Olympics at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Here’s a Germany vs Japan Prediction. This article will include a Germany vs Japan Pick.

Since 2000, Germany and Japan have faced off four times, with Germany winning three of those games. 

Germany Betting Preview

Germany is a team that has a ton of confidence heading into this game after winning the FIBA Championships in 2023 and really giving the United States a real run for their money just a few games ago. Germany is currently third in the world rankings, and they have a roster that can make a ton of noise in these games. Germany is a veteran-led team, but all the veterans should still have a huge role in this game and in this tournament. Dennis Schroder is 30 years old, but has a ton of confidence in leading this team to success. This team also has a ton of young talent who should play a big role. Franz and Moritz Wagner have had huge roles with the Orlando Magic, and they have looked impressive in the lead-up to the Olympics. 

Japan Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is Japan, who finished with a 3-2 record during the FIBA Tournament, and that was enough to qualify for the Olympics. Rui Hachimura has done good during international play during his career, and there is a ton of confidence that he can continue that here. During the 2020 Olympics, Hachimura averaged 22.3 points while shooting 38.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Josh Hawkinson was born in the United States but has played his pro basketball in Japan, and has become a favorite for this team. It’s expected that he’s going to be the starting center here. If Japan wants to find success in this game, they are going to need the defense to be good here. 

Germany vs Japan Prediction

I think Japan will stick around in the first half, but in the second half, this game is going to get out of control. After Hachimura, the talent for Japan quickly falls off, and in this game, their depth is going to be exposed. Germany is going to use their balanced attack on the offensive end, and I expect both Wagner’s brothers to have a huge game here. Japan’s offense isn’t going to keep up, and Germany is going to win this game by at least 25 points. Back Germany to cover the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Germany -18