Belgium vs France
Game Info: Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET (Accor Arena)
Betting Odds: Belgium +4.5 -- Over/Under: 143.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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France and Belgium meet Friday in the 2024 Women’s Basketball Summer Olympics semifinals at Accor Arena. Here’s a France vs Belgium Prediction. This article will include a France vs Belgium Pick.
France Betting Preview
France beat Canada, Nigeria and Germany, while losing to Australia. France is averaging 76.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Gabby Williams is averaging 14 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Marine Johannes is averaging 13.8 points and 1.8 assists. Romane Bernies is dishing 2.8 assists and Marieme Badiane is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. France is shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. France is allowing 28.5 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 32.3 rebounds per game.
Belgium Betting Preview
Belgium lost to Germany and the USA, but is coming off wins over Japan and Spain. Belgium is averaging 76.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 40.2 percent shooting. Emma Meesseman is averaging 24.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Julie Vanloo is averaging 11.8 points and 6 assists. Antonia Delaere is the third double-digit scorer and Elise Ramette is dishing 3.8 assists. Belgium is shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. Belgium is allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and is grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
France vs Belgium Prediction
France is getting the benefit of the doubt from being the home team, and it has had more success winning wise through four games. However, Belgium is coming off its two best performances, and we can't ignore a somewhat competitive game against the United States. Belgium has looked sharper offensively and will have the best player on the floor in Emma Meesseman. If this game is close in the second half, Belgium has more players who can take over and are trustworthy. France has the deeper roster in terms of players who can chip in, but Belgium is the top-heavy squad with stars who can will its way to an upset. Belgium should not be taken lightly in this spot. Give me Belgium and he points in this Olympic semifinal.
Randy’s Pick Belgium +4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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