Team USA and South Sudan collide in men's basketball for a Group C tilt on Wednesday in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The game will be played at Pierre Mauroy Stadium, located in Lille, more than two hours from the capital city. These teams both have two points in Group C, which also includes Serbia and Puerto Rico.
Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET in Lille, France. The United States is a 28.5-point favorite in the latest USA vs. South Sudan odds. The over/under for total points is 191.5. Before making any South Sudan vs. Team USA picks or 2024 Paris Olympics Men's Basketball predictions, you need to see what SportsLine's Bruce Marshall has to say.
An in-demand guest on numerous sports talk radio and TV shows across the country, Marshall, who was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter, vast array of editorial work has been featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the New York Post and many other outlets. He has won various handicapping titles and also is working on several book projects. Marshall finished the 2023-24 season on a 197-143 roll on NBA picks (+3578) and 54-37 on college basketball picks (+1340). Anybody following his basketball picks has seen big returns.
Now, Marshall has broken down USA vs. South Sudan and the Paris Olympics 2024 odds and revealed his best bets. You can find his picks only at SportsLine. Here are the lines and trends for South Sudan vs. USA:
- Team USA vs. South Sudan spread: USA -28.5
- Team USA vs. South Sudan over/under: 191.5 points
- Team USA vs. South Sudan money line: USA -10000, South Sudan +1800
- USA: Had 24 assists in the win over Serbia
- SRB: Had 55 rebounds in the victory over Puerto Rico
- Team USA vs. South Sudan picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Team USA can cover
This team is loaded with a mix of veterans such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry along with talented young players and it makes things so difficult for all the other teams in the pool. Guard Devin Booker is now a two-time Olympian and provides this team with an effortless scorer. Booker can score in a variety of different ways due to his pure jumper. In the victory against Serbia, he had 12 points, five dimes and went 4-of-5 from beyond the arc.
Guard Anthony Edwards is an additional athletic two-way player. Edwards loves to accept the challenge defensively but is a high-flying scorer. In his first Olympic matchup, the 22-year-old supplied 11 points, five rebounds and one steal. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis is another active defender in the frontcourt. His length and IQ make him animpactful force. In 20 minutes versus Serbia, Davis had seven points and eight rebounds with a team-high 28 plus/minus.See the picks at SportsLine.
Why South Sudan can cover
South Sudan is the world's newest country, gaining independence in 2011. Even though many people didn't expect this squad to make noise in this competition, South Sudan has been a pleasant surprise. South Sudan was a 41.5-point underdog against the US in an exhibition on July 20, but narrowly fell 101-100. This squad started off Olympic play on a positive note, topping Puerto Rico on Sunday.
In that win, four of their five starters were in double figures. Guard Carlik Jones is a shifty playmaker in the backcourt who can score off the dribble. On Sunday, he tallied a team-highs in points (19) and assists (6). Guard Marial Shayok is another shot creator and ball handler in the backcourt. On July 28, Shayok finished with 15 points and three boards.See the picks at SportsLine.
How to make South Sudan vs. United States picks
Marshall has analyzed Team USA vs. South Sudan from every angle, and he's leaning Under on the point total. He has also found a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread.He's sharing what it is, and which side to back, only at SportsLine.
So who wins Team USA vs. South Sudan in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and what critical x-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who finished the 2023-24 NBA season up more than $3,500, and find out.
FAQs
The United States is a 28.5-point favorite in the latest USA vs. South Sudan odds. The over/under for total points is 191.5.
Who won the Team USA vs South Sudan? ›
LILLE, France -- Team USA is through to Tuesday's Olympic basketball quarterfinals after a 103-86 victory over South Sudan secured that berth on Wednesday.
Who won between Sudan and the USA? ›
Final: Team USA 103, South Sudan 86
With the win Wednesday, Team USA clinched a spot in the Olympic quarterfinals Tuesday. The U.S. finishes its Pool C play with a game against winless Puerto Rico at 11:15 a.m.
Who is favored to win the basketball Olympics? ›
2024 Olympic basketball odds: Team USA favored to win gold; Germany surging.
Who is USA Basketball Coach 2024? ›
Team USA basketball coach Steve Kerr sparing no feelings or egos ahead of knockout round at Paris 2024 Olympics.
Did Team USA basketball win gold? ›
The men's national basketball team of the United States won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
Who is the South Sudan NBA star? ›
Luol Deng's role with South Sudan basketball, explained
The former NBA All-Star is an indispensable part of South Sudan's rise in men's basketball. Deng, who played for five NBA teams over 15 seasons after a successful career at Duke, was named the president of the South Sudanese Basketball Federation in 2019.
Did the USA men's basketball beat South Sudan? ›
American big man Bam Adebayo starred Wednesday, dropping 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting. After barely escaping with a one-point win against South Sudan in an exhibition this month, the U.S. had a much easier time Wednesday. The U.S. cruised to a 103-86 win, moving to 2-0 in group play.
Who won, Sudan or the USA basketball? ›
Team USA men's basketball is knockout-stage bound. With a 103-86 win over South Sudan in its second group game Wednesday, Team USA secured a berth to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics.
How many points did LeBron have against South Sudan? ›
Bam Adebayo (18 points) and LeBron James (12 points, seven rebounds, five assists) led a ruthlessly efficient offensive attack and the U.S. flipped things into cruise control in the second half en route to a 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday.
About the Crisis in South Sudan
The majority of those fleeing South Sudan are women and children. They are survivors of violent attacks, sexual assault, and in many cases, children are traveling alone. Often, they arrive weak and malnourished.
Does US recognize South Sudan? ›
The United States recognized South Sudan as a sovereign, independent state on July 9, 2011 following its secession from Sudan.
Who is on the 2024 USA men's basketball team? ›
Kendra Andrews: Curry, James, Jrue Holiday, Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, with Durant as the sixth man. Team USA coach Steve Kerr has said how he plans to continuously change his starting lineup depending on its opponent. Curry, James and Davis should be starters no matter what, and Kerr can adjust from there.
Which country dominates Olympics basketball? ›
Olympic men's basketball: Power ranking all teams on gold medal odds; USA still on top. Although the United States has dominated men's basketball at the Olympics in recent years, with America winning each of the last four gold medals, 2024 feels different.
Who is favored in the Olympics? ›
The United States is the favorite for most gold and total medals — unsurprising considering Team USA led the past seven Olympics in total medals and recorded the most gold medals in six of them.
Where is the American Athletic Conference basketball tournament in 2024? ›
The 2024 American Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament was held March 13–17, 2024, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The winner of the tournament, the UAB Blazers, received the conference's automatic bid to the 2024 NCAA tournament.
How many teams are in the Olympic basketball 2024? ›
All 12 teams have now played two group stage games at the 2024 Olympics, and one thing looks clear: Team USA remains on track for a fifth straight gold medal in men's basketball.
Where is the 2024 NCAA men's basketball Final Four being played? ›
With heightened anticipation, we wait for it all year — the NCAA Final Four. In 2024 all the elite hoopin' will shake out in Phoenix, Arizona.
Where is the 2024 men's Big Ten basketball tournament? ›
The 2024 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament will take place from March 13-17 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
