France vs. USA. Olympic Match Forecast
The French national team defeated Germany in the previous match of the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Will the «tricolors» be able to succeed in the final on August 10 with the US team and what bets should they choose? - read our forecast

Command Analysis

France

On August 8, the French national team defeated the German team 73-69 in the semi-final playoff match. Guershon Yabusele made the greatest contribution to the victory, scoring 17 points, making seven rebounds and two assists. Isaiah Cordinier scored 16 points, and Victor Wembanyama had 11.
France is ranked ninth in the FIBA rankings. The «Les Tricolores» have participated in EuroBasket 39 times. Their best result was achieved in 2013, when they won the gold medal. The French team also has three silver and six bronze medals. France has won two bronze medals at the World Cup. Their best achievement at the Olympic Games is third place.

USA

The US team lost to Serbia in the first three quarters of the semifinal match, but played a strong fourth quarter and ultimately won with a score of 95:91. Stephen Curry was the best player on the winning team, scoring 36 points, making eight rebounds and two assists. LeBron James made a triple-double (16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists). Joel Embiid scored 19 points.
The United States is ranked number one by FIBA. The Dream Team is the most successful team in international competition, having won medals in all 19 Olympic tournaments, including 16 gold.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Vembanyama over 11.5
Wembanyama averages 10.2 rebounds per game
1.88Gobert Total Blocked Shots Over 2.5
Gobert averages 2.2 blocks per game.
1.87Tip and bets
Bookmakers' analysts consider the USA to be the undisputed favorites of the upcoming match. There's no point in arguing with them. Steve Kerr's team has already proven several times in the current tournament that it can beat its opponents even at low speeds. The Dream Team has eliminated its only serious competitor, the Serbian national team. And France will definitely not be an obstacle. The Americans will achieve a convincing victory and win their 17th Olympic gold.
Our prediction is a US victory with a handicap of (-14.5) points, taking into account overtime, for 1.70 at BC Winline
Bet on individual total
The USA approaches the upcoming match without losses. With all the leaders in the lineup, Kerr's team shows high efficiency. The average score is 106.8. And this time the Americans will be able to decently load the opponent's basket.
Our forecast is individual total S USA over 98.5 points including overtime for 2.15 on BC Fonbet
First quarter bet
The USA, after a difficult victory over Serbia in the previous match, approaches the next game in a great mood. The Americans will do everything in their power to build on their success. Kerr's charges , in high spirits, will have to seize the initiative from the first minutes and bring the game to a convincing victory.
Our prediction is a US victory in the first quarter of the match with a handicap of (-4.5) points for 1.70