USA vs France: Predictions, odds, and how to watch Olympic basketball final

United States and France will meet again on Friday, August 6, at 10:30 PM (ET) at the Saitama Sper Arena in Tokyo for the Olympic basketball tournament final. Here, we’ll let you know about the preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch this exciting game in the U.S.

This will be the second time that these teams meet in Tokyo. In their first meeting, the French side pulled off a huge comeback and a big upset to spoil Gregg Popovich's team debut in the Olympics.

Now, Kevin Durant and company will look to get back at the French. They've been nothing short of spectacular since that eye-opening loss to France. Then again, anything can happen in this scenario.

USA vs France: Match Information

Date: Friday, August 6, 2021

Time: 10:30 PM (ET)

Location: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo

USA vs France: Storylines

France's defense played a big part in their comeback win vs. the United States several days ago. Then again, Team USA also went ice-cold from beyond the arc and you can't expect them to shoot that poorly all the time.

The French side reached this stage thanks to Nicolas Batum's incredible game-saving block, while the Americans cruised past Australia in the semifinal. Now, it's time to see who'll take home the gold.

USA vs France: Lineups

USA

Damian Lillard (PG)

Bradley Beal (SG)

Jayson Tatum (SF)

Kevin Durant (PF)

Bam Adebayo (C)

France

Frank Ntilikina (PG)

Nando de Colo (SG)

Evan Fournier (SF)

Nicolas Batum (PF)

Rudy Gobert (C)

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

The Olympic basketball tournament final game between USA and France to be played on August 6 at the Saitama Sper Arena in Tokyo will be live-streamed in the U.S. by Peacock and then tape-delayed by the NBC Network.

USA vs France: Predictions And Odds

Unsurprisingly, oddsmakers believe that the United States will make a statement and get back at France. Right now, they’re favored by 12.5 points, while the game total is set at just 175.5 points.