Olympics - Men's Olympic Tournament
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All eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama as he makes his Olympic debut on Saturday, July 27, when France clashes with South American heavyweight Brazil on Day 1 of the men’s basketball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics. France will be parading one of the tallest frontline combos in the history of men’s basketball in the Olympics. Four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert teams up 7-foot-5 Wembanyama, the DPOY runner-up, to form an intimidating tandem that will anchor France’s defense throughout their campaign. Meanwhile, Brazil caught the last trip to Paris after coming out on top of the FIBA Olympic Qualifier in Latvia. The Brazilians will be fielding several former NBA players, such as Marcelo Huertas and Bruno Caboclo. The South Americans will attempt to end their decades-long medal drought in men’s basketball at the Olympics. They last won a medal (bronze) in this event at the 1964 Olympics.
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Brazil vs France Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | Series |
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2
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5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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3
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4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Brazil and France Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Feb 26, 2024 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
Feb 23, 2024 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 4, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Nov 3, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Nov 2, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Nov 1, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Feb 23, 2024 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 3, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Nov 2, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Nov 1, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Sep 3, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 28, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
Feb 26, 2024 - FIBA Americup Qualifiers, Group A
Nov 4, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Oct 31, 2023 - Pan American Games, Group A
Sep 1, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 30, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 26, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Sep 2, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 31, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 29, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 27, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 25, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Sep 18, 2022 - EuroBasket
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Aug 31, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 27, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Sep 14, 2022 - EuroBasket
Sep 7, 2022 - EuroBasket
Sep 4, 2022 - EuroBasket
Sep 1, 2022 - EuroBasket
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Sep 2, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 29, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 25, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Sep 18, 2022 - EuroBasket
Sep 16, 2022 - EuroBasket
Sep 10, 2022 - EuroBasket
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Brazil - France Key Points
- France will field Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembayama in the same frontline.
- France is ranked No.9 on the FIBA World Ranking.
- Brazil is ranked No.12 on the FIBA World Ranking.
- Brazil will field ex-NBAers Marcelo Huertas and Bruno Caboclo.
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Our Brazil vs France Prediction
Victor Wembanyama scored 24 and 27 points in France's first two warmup games, against Turkey and Germany, respectively. With DraftKings booking him at 18.5 points, I believe he has a strong chance of exceeding that figure, considering that France will run the majority of their offense around Wembanyama and his outstanding ability to score buckets in and out of the shaded lane. Furthermore, no one in Brazil's frontline rotation can stop the 7-foot-5 sensation, so expect him to dominate on the first day of basketball play. Our betting predictions for France vs. Brazil: Victor Wembanyama OVER 18.5 points, -120, at DraftKings.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
