France vs USA Live Stream & Predictions – USA to Earn a Commanding Win at Olympics Basketball

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 09 Aug 2024

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Vedran Ostojic 09 Aug 2024

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USA favored to win decisively against France
France struggled in pre-tournament and group stages
The finals are going to be live streamed this Saturday

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France vs USA Predictions

France’s form before the tournament and during the group stages was not great. USA learned their lesson from the semifinals where they almost got eliminated by Serbia. I will back the Stars and Stripes to earn a convincing win in the finals.

France vs USA Predictions
France Form
USA Form

USA have won their last 10 matches.
USA beat France 87-82 in their last head to head match.

France Form

After losing their last four pre-tournament friendlies, hosts France failed to impress in the first phase, earning two wins and suffering one defeat.

They were victorious in the opening match against Brazil 78-66, Nicolas Batum making a great contribution with 19 points, five rebounds and two assists.

Les Bleus pulled a miraculous comeback and won against underdog Japan 94-90 in overtime in the second round, but then got easily outplayed by the world champions Germany 85-71.

France were tagged underdogs in the quarterfinals against Canada, but stormed past the opposition 82-73, Guerschon Yabusele dominating the floor with 22 points, five rebounds and one assist.

A similar scenario was seen in the semifinal where the tournament host beat Germany 73-69, Yabusele topping the charts once again with 17 points, seven rebounds and two assists.

USA Form

USA’s appearances in the group stages were quite intimidating, winning all three games without any issues.

Their tournament started with a convincing 110-84 victory against Serbia, Kevin Durant scoring 23 points and missing just one shot in the entire match.

USA made it two in a row three days after by beating South Sudan 103-86, Bam Adebayo topping the charts with 18 points, seven rebounds and one assist.

Steve Kerr’s side were also victorious in their third match against Puerto Rico 104-83, Anthony Edwards playing a key role with 26 points.

The Stars and Stripes demolished Brazil 122-87 in the quarterfinal, Devin Booker topping the charts this time with 18 points, three rebounds and three assists.

USA were close to elimination in the semifinals, losing to Serbia for 36 minutes before pulling a comeback and winning the match 95-91. Steph Curry was the man of the match with 36 points.

Verdict

France v USA

USA are not just aiming to win the gold medal, but to do it in style against the tournament hosts. I don’t think France can parry the Stars and Stripes on Saturday, backing the visitors to earn a convincing win.

USA Win -15.5

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