Olympics basketball tips: Four flutters as Team USA v China headlines

In the alternative handicap betting market set at 54.5, the US look a quality punt. Prior to meeting in Brazil, Team USA played the Chinese and triumphed by 50 points, resembling more of a Harlem Globetrotter exhibition match than a competitive clash.

Now, with medals at stake, expect the US to up a gear ruthlessly attack China’s basket. Krzyzewski’s men are excellent value at 17/10 to win by 55 points or more.

USA possess two of the of the NBA’s four leading scorers last season and China – devoid of an NBA talent – will be almost helpless in defence. Team USA v China odds are thus one of the most attractive basketball bets on show in Rio this weekend.

Spain sweep aside Croatia

Spain come into the Olympics on the back of three straight wins and start second favourites to win the tournament.

With La Roja winning their Olympics warm-up matches by massive margins of more than 35 points, the alternative handicap market for this Croatia is set at just 12.5.

Sergio Scariolo’s side are 6/4 to win by 13 or more points over Croatia in our Olympics basketball tips.

Spain have won three of the last four EuroBasket titles and have two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol in their ranks. The 7ft big man was named the European competition’s 2015 MVP averaging an incredible 25.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.

La Roja finished runners up in Beijing and London, so expect the nation to dispatch the Blazers with ease.

Argentina ease past Nigeria

In 2004, Argentina became the first nation other than Team USA to win the competition in 16 years, and have basketball legend Manu Ginobili headlining the selection.

With his Hall of Fame level shooting, expect the Argentines to give Nigeria a pounding. The South American nation also boast Luis Scola, a player that led his Toronto Raptors to their greatest ever playoff run.

Argentina’s alternative handicap market is set at 16.5 and, with the nation winning their last Olympics warm up game by 19 points, are 6/4 to win by 17 or more.

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