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

United States and Iran will clash on Wednesday, July 28, 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.

Team USA continues to struggle to be at their best. They blew a big lead to France and went ice cold in the final minutes of the game, and it's clear that they need to make adjustments if they want to make the podium.

The Americans have the most talented roster in the competition but they're not on the same page. Also, they're struggling to adjust to FIBA referees and will continue to lose if they keep focusing on foul-chasing.

USA vs Iran: Match Information

Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Time: 12:40 AM (ET)
Location: Saitama Super Arena, Tokyo

USA vs Iran: Storylines

It's not a secret that Team USA made it to this tournament as the clear-cut favorite to win the gold medal. Fast-forward to today and that may no longer be the case given the way they've played thus far.

At least, they'll have another shot to get back on track vs. a beatable Iran team. Not to take anything away from them but Team USA should have an easy time bouncing back and getting past them.

USA vs Iran: Lineups

USA

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

Iran

A. Kazemi
B. Yakhchalidehkordi
H. Haddadi
N. Nik Khahbahrami
M. Jamshidijafarabadi

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

The Olympic basketball preliminary tournament game between USA and Iran to be played on July 28 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 Iran: Predictions And Odds

Unsurprisingly, oddsmakers believe that the United States will make a statement and get their first win in the tournament. Right now, they’re favored by 39.5 points, while the game total is set at 166 points.