Japan vs France Prediction & Picks - Men's Olympic Tournament
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by Lou Aguila in Basketball Picks
Victor Wembanyama impressed his Olympic debut, leading France to an emphatic 78-66 win over Brazil on Sunday. Will the Spurs big man continue to dominate the competition? France scored their first win of their men’s basketball campaign after a surgical win over Brazil, 78-66. Wembanyama recorded 19 points on 53.8 FG% along with 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks. Nicolas Batum also chipped in 19 points for France, who will try to improve on their silver medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago. Facing France on Tuesday are Asia’s lone representative in this Summer Games, Japan. The Japanese squad had no match against the defending World Cup champion as Germany cruised to an easy 97-77 win. Rui Hachimura racked up 20 points and 10 rebounds while Yuta Watanabe tallied 16 points for Japan, who are making their second straight appearance in Olympic men’s basketball.
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Japan vs France Form
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| Teams | % | P | W | L |
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2
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5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Japan and France Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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
Oct 3, 2023 - Asian Games, Final Round
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
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
Sep 2, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
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
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jul 27, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
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
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jul 27, 2024 - Men's Olympic Tournament
Aug 31, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Aug 27, 2023 - Basketball World Cup
Sep 14, 2022 - EuroBasket
Sep 7, 2022 - EuroBasket
Sep 4, 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
Players list
M. Hiejima
Y. Kawamura
R. Hachimura
E. Fournier
A. Albicy
Substitutes
K. Toews
Y. Baba
K. Tominaga
Y. Togashi
H. Watanabe
H. Yoshii
A. Jacobs
M. Strazel
B. Coulibaly
F. Ntilikina
I. Cordinier
N. De Colo
M. Lessort
G. Yabusele
Japan - France Key Points
- Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points in his Olympic debut vs. Brazil.
- Draftkings listed Victor Wembanyama's player props at 22.5 points.
- Japan is the lone Asian representative in the Olympics.
- France will try to improve on their silver medal finish at Tokyo Olympics.
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Our Japan vs France Prediction
France’s victory over Japan is inevitable unless a major collapse happens in Paris. Victor Wembanyama is a special talent and has shown the world why he’s viewed as the next face of the NBA for many years to come. DraftKings listed Wembanyama’s player points props at 22.5 points, suggesting the bookmaker’s growing respect for the Spurs forward’s ability to pile up the points. With Japanese frontline rotation a bit thin, I expect Wembanyama to have another big outing in a blowout game against Japan. However, he won’t have much time to exceed 22 points this time around since France will strategically save his energy for the upcoming big game against Germany. Our betting prediction for Germany vs. Japan: Bet on Victor Wembanyama to score UNDER 22.5 points, -105, at DraftKings.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
