Olympics - Men's Olympic Tournament
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by Lou Aguila in Basketball Picks
Japan and Brazil are locked in a do-or-die match on Friday with the winner possibly getting the chance to advance into the quarterfinal round of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament. Japan were one successful defensive stand away from shocking the basketball world as they came close to upsetting host country France last Wednesday. Yuki Kawamura spearheaded the charge for the Samurais, posting 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Rui Hachimura finished with 24 points and knocked down three treys in the closing minutes of regulation. In the end, the Japanese succumbed to France 94-90 in overtime. Meanwhile, the Brazilian lost their first two preliminary games against France 78-66 and Germany 73-86, putting them in danger of not qualifying into the quarterfinal phase of the competition. Brazil has struggled mightily from deep, going 7-for-21 against France and 10-for-26 against Germany.
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Brazil vs Japan Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L | Series |
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4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 |
Brazil and Japan Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jul 30, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
Jul 27, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
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
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jul 30, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
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
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jul 27, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
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
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jul 30, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
Jul 27, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
Feb 25, 2024 - FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Group B
Feb 22, 2024 - FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Group B
Oct 6, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
Oct 4, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jul 30, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
Feb 25, 2024 - FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Group B
Feb 22, 2024 - FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Group B
Oct 3, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
Sep 29, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
Sep 26, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Jul 27, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
Oct 6, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
Oct 4, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
Sep 28, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
Aug 29, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 25, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
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Brazil - Japan Key Points
- Japan lost to France 94-90 in Overtime.
- Brazil lost to Germany 73-86.
- Japan will try to reach the men's basketball quarterfinals at the Olympics for the first time.
- Brazil will try to return to the quarterfinals of the Olympics.
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Our Brazil vs Japan Prediction
Rui Hachimura must play the game of his life if he wants to steer Japan into the quarterfinal round of the Olympics. No Asian country had ever reached the last eight of men’s basketball competition since the 2008 Beijing Olympics when Yao Ming-led China punched their ticket to the quarterfinal round. Both Japan and Brazil need to win a significant margin over Brazil to bolster their chances of ending up as the two best third-place finishers from the three groups. Honestly, I like Japan’s chances in this match, taking into consideration their gallant performance over the towering French side. I feel Hachimura, Kawamura, and Watanabe are going to deliver the good when it matters the most. Our betting prediction for Japan vs. Brazil: Bet on Japan to win, +110, at BetMGM.
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