USA vs Australia Prediction, 08/09/24 Women’s Olympic Basketball Picks

USA and Australia meet Wednesday in the 2024 Summer Olympics in a women’s basketball showdown at the Accor Arena. Here’s a USA vs Australia Women’s Basketball Prediction. This article will include a USA vs Australia Pick.

USA Has Dominated

The USA has dominated the women’s side of the Olympic basketball tournament, and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. On Wednesday, the United States faced off against Nigeria in the quarterfinals, and they were able to secure the 88-74 victory. USA got out to a fast start and at the end of the first quarter they were up 26-17. In the 4th quarter, they were outscored 26-12, but they had a big enough lead that they were able to secure the 14-point win. As a team, the United States shot 54 percent from the field, but from deep they only shot 26.1 percent, and they need to improve on that here. Aja Wilson had a strong game, putting up 20 points while hitting 9 of her 11 shots from the field. Brittney Griner came off the bench and put up 11 points and grabbed three rebounds. 

Can Australia Shock Everyone? 

Australia lost the first game of the Olympics against Nigeria, but since that point they have won each of the games. On Wednesday, they faced off against Serbia, and they were able to secure a dominant victory. At the end of the first quarter, they were up 26-19, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Alanna Smith had a huge game, putting up 22 points while hitting 7 of his 13 shots. Jade Melbourne also had a huge game, putting up 18 points while hitting 6 of his 9 shots from the field. Australia as a team shot 45.2 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the three-point line. 

USA vs Australia Prediction

The United States let Nigeria in the game a little in the 4th quarter, but it’s not going to be the same with Australia. USA is going to have no issue running up the score, and the Australia defense is going to have no issue here. Look for the United States to go over the 85 point mark, and Australia just doesn’t have the offense to keep up. This game is going to be a blowout. Back the United States against the spread. The winner of this game will take on France or Belgium in the finals.

Shane Mickle's Pick: USA -17.5