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USA vs Czech Republic: Predictions, odds, and how to watch Olympic basketball

The United States and the Czech Republic will meet on Saturdayfor the Olympic basketball tournament group stage. Check out the preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch the game.

Jayson Tatum, Khris Middleton & Damian Lillard. (Getty)
Jayson Tatum, Khris Middleton & Damian Lillard. (Getty)

United States and Czech Republic will clash on Saturday, July 31,at 12:40 am(ET) at the Saitama Sper Arena in Tokyo for the Olympic basketball preliminary tournament. Here, we’ll let you know about the preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch this exciting game in the U.S.

The Americans come fresh off a statement win over Iran after dropping their first game vs. France. Now, they’ll have to keep the foot on the gas to beat Tomas Satorsanky and the Czech Republic.

Needless to say, Team USA is heavily favored by most sportsbooks, but given the way they’ve performed under Gregg Popovich, it’s safe to say that they won’t be overconfident when they meet the Czech Republic.

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USA vs Czech Republic: Match Information

Date: Saturday, July 31,2021
Time: 12:40AM (ET)
Location: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo

USA vs Czech Republic: Storylines

Thus far, Team USA and the Czech Republic have only met once, which happened in the FIBA World Cup in 2019. The Americans easily won that game 88-67, despite Satoransky’s 17 points.

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Now, the revamped Team USA lineup will need to take care of business once again if they don’t want to suffer the same fate they suffered vs. France, as they look to silence their critics and clinch a spot in the next round.

USA vs Czech Republic: Lineups

USA

Damian Lillard (PG)
Bradley Beal (SG)
Jayson Tatum (SF)
Kevin Durant (PF)
Bam Adebayo (C)

Czech Republic

T. Satoransky (PG)
O. Senhal (SG)
J. Bohacick (SF)
J. Vesely (PF)
O. Balvin (C)

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free USA vs Czech Republic In The U.S.

The Olympic basketball preliminary tournament game between USA and Czech Republic to be played on July 31 at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo will be-

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live streamed in the U.S. by Peacock and then tape-delayed by the NBC Network.

USA vs Czech Republic: Predictions And Odds

Unsurprisingly, oddsmakers believe that the United States will make a statement and get an easy win. Right now, they’re favored by 23.5 points, while the game total is set at 183.5points.

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Handicap USA -23.5
Game Total o/u 183.5
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* Odds via FanDuel

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