Category: Olympics

The 1992 United States Men’s Basketball national team, commonly known as the Dream Team, is widely considered as the greatest basketball team ever put together. Led by Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, the Dream Team had 11 players who are now members of the Basketball Hall of Fame. Collectively, the team combined for…

Team USA is going for consecutive gold medal No. 8, on Sunday, and I’m backing the United States to get the job done against France — especially in the first half — in my USA vs France prediction for the women’s gold medal game. The last time the USA women won anything but gold was…

The bronze and gold medal Olympics basketball games are here for the women! In an early Sunday morning start, Belgium and Australia go head-to-head for the bronze in the final stage of the women’s basketball tournament in the 2024 Paris Olympics at 5 a.m. ET with the main show taking center stage at 9:30 a.m.…

The Olympics basketball tournaments are each a sprint to the gold medal, and we finally are here, as the men’s Olympics basketball gold medal game tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, live from Paris. It’s a fitting matchup between the host country, France, and the United States — the world’s basketball powerhouse, and…

It all comes down to this moment. The Men’s Olympics basketball gold medal game is here — and so are our USA vs France best bets for Saturday’s epic showdown. The men’s Olympics basketball tournament wraps up today, as first, Nikola Jokic and Serbia claimed bronze against Germany. Now, the men of the hour take center…

USA vs Brazil Odds Saturday, August 10 11 a.m. ET NBC USA Odds -112 Brazil Odds +350 Draw +210 Over / Under 2.5  +135 / -175 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The U.S. Women’s National Team can win a record fifth Olympic gold medal — and first since 2012 — when they face longtime nemesis…

In Group C play and in the quarterfinal against Brazil, the United States trailed for just over 16 minutes of game time. Against Serbia, Team USA trailed by double digits for much of the game with Serbia’s largest lead being 17 and taking a 13-point lead to the fourth quarter. However, Team USA outscored the…

We’re inching closer and closer to the final round as the semifinals of the women’s basketball tournament of the 2024 Paris Olympics is upon us. With two matchups to prepare for, Team USA will take the honor of being up first on Friday to meet Australia at 11:30 a.m. ET with eyes focused on A’ja…

The United States men’s basketball team was nearly upset by Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Thursday afternoon, but a late run resulted in a 95-91 victory for the Americans. Serbia led by as many as 17, but couldn’t hold on as strong performances from Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Joel Embiid helped fuel the comeback.…

With the Olympics boxing odds set for some key matches, I’ve got some gold medal picks and predictions for this weekend’s action. Will boxing fans see more surprises on Friday and Saturday? After all, there’s been an uncanny amount of upsets that could potentially continue through to the gold medal bouts. This year, Olympic boxing…

USA vs Serbia Pick and Prediction Team USA faces off against Nikola Jokic and Serbia in this Olympic semifinal game, which is the third matchup between these teams in this Olympic cycle. Team USA has dominated the previous matchups and this line now sits at 17.5 for this game. Can Serbia keep it close or…

It’s going down with a doubleheader in the men’s basketball Olympic semifinals. On Thursday, France and Germany will get down to business in an 11:30 a.m. tip off and our experts have a few player props focused on Dennis Schroder and Victor Wembanyama for that first matchup. In what many may consider the main event,…

Team USA is the biggest favorite in all of basketball this week — except for maybe the other, not as historically dominant, Team USA. The women’s team is as dominant as people are clamoring for the men’s team to be in terms of body of work, but in these Olympics, even they’ve been tested. Japan…

It’s time for the ladies to take the floor for their quarterfinals matchups in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Just like the men, the women’s basketball knockout round will have a four-game slate to look forward to with no room for error as we have reached the one-and-done portion of the tournament. So it’s definitely go…

Gabby Thomas has finally won an individual gold medal. The American won the country’s 23rd gold medal in the women’s 200m race on Tuesday afternoon, vaulting the U.S. above China, which sits at 22 golds for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Thomas effectively led the race wire-to-wire, finishing with a time of 21.83 seconds…

Team USA vs Brazil Pick, Prediction The quarterfinal matchups are set for the Olympics, as the United States men’s basketball team will go up against Brazil on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. ET. There were four men’s Olympics basketball games on the docket on Tuesday in the quarterfinals, but all eyes will be on Team USA,…

USA vs Germany Odds, Pick Tuesday, August 6 12 p.m. ET USA Network USA Odds +100 Germany Odds +290 Draw +225 Over / Under 2.5 +120 / -154 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The U.S. Women’s National Team will try book their first place at a major final since 2019 when they face group-stage foe…

Grab your friends and your popcorn! We’ve reached the knockout stage of the men’s basketball tournament in the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the quarterfinal round has arrived. It’s down to the nitty gritty as Team USA zeroes in on the ultimate goal: the gold. But before they get to that point, Brazil will be waiting…

On Saturday, Olympic men’s basketball group play concluded and matchups for the quarterfinals were set. With two days off, the 2024 Olympic Games men’s basketball teams will get the chance to recharge as their quest to medal continues. Two players that I’ll be looking to back are Bogdan Bogdanovic and Victor Wembanyama. Meanwhile, Germany will…

The Olympics roll on, as the women’s basketball portion of the Games reaches the quarterfinals. Our “Buckets WNBA” crew reunited during this international break and came through with three best bets for Wednesday’s quarterfinals. So, whether you’re looking to back the host country or hoping for an American star to give you a nice payday,…

Noah Lyles has advanced to the semifinals of the 200m after winning his preliminary heat on Monday afternoon. Lyles didn’t put up his best time ever, but that’s because he slowed down toward the end with the race already won. In preliminary heats, the top three runners in each of the six heats advance, so…

American sprinter Noah Lyles won gold in the 100-meter dash at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Lyles clocked a 9.79, edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson by five-thousandths of a second. Fellow American Fred Kerley clocked in at 9.81 to claim the bronze medal. NOAH LYLES’ OLYMPIC DREAM COMES TRUE! 100M GOLD MEDALIST. #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/qR6bkXLHhE —…

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson withdrew from the women’s 200-meter dash competition at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Jackson was listed as a scratch moments before the start of her qualifying heat. No immediate reason for her withdrawal emerged. Jackson, 30, is the event’s defending world champion and owns the second-fastest 200-meter time in women’s track…

Olympic Golf Round 4 Pick With a gold medal and a legacy-altering result hanging in the balance at Le Golf National, I’m comfortable placing an outright ticket on golfers within four shots of the lead. Anything beyond that, I’ll pass. However, that doesn’t mean I’m heading that far down the board. There was a significant…

Alcaraz – Djokovic Odds, Alcaraz – Djokovic Preview Alcaraz Odds -250 Djokovic Odds +195 Over/Under  22.5 (-106 / -122) Date Sunday, 8/4 Time 8 a.m. ET How To Watch NBC Odds as of Saturday afternoon We got the second-round match everyone wanted to see at the Olympics between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and now…

The preliminary round of the women’s basketball tournament of the 2024 Summer Games is winding down, but not before a four-game slate on Sunday with a 5 a.m. ET matchup between Japan and Belgium to start it all off. The early matchups ahead in the preliminary round are crucial as they set the stage for…

Sha’Carri Richardson secured a silver medal in the women’s 100-meter dash at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Richardson completed her sprint in 10.87 seconds. The 24-year-old American superstar finished second behind Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred, who clocked a 10.72 to win gold. American Melissa Jefferson, who ran a 10.92, rounded out the medal podium by…

South Korea’s Tom Kim must medal in the men’s golf tournament at this year’s Olympic Games in order to earn exemption from having to serve a 21-month military stint for his native country. Per South Korean law, most able-bodied men between 18 and 35 years old are required to serve 18-21 months of military service.…

USA – Japan Preview, USA – Japan Pick Saturday, August 3 9 a.m. ET USA Network USA Odds -165 Japan Odds +430 Draw +310 Over / Under 2.5 -159 / +118 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The U.S. women’s national team looks to take a step closer to a record fifth Olympic gold medal when…

Calling Group C to the stage! With the women’s basketball tournament getting the action started first, the men’s side will finish off Saturday’s basketball slate with two Group C matchups on deck. First up at 11:15 a.m. ET, Team USA gets back in that mode with an assignment against George Conditt IV and Puerto Rico.…

Group play is narrowing down as Group A will be the main focus for Saturday’s women’s basketball tournament of the 2024 Paris Olympics. With two early matchups ahead, China and Puerto Rico will have the honor of tipping off first with a 5 a.m. ET tip. To follow, Serbia will meet up against Spain as…

Two rounds of golf are complete from the lovely course at Le Golf National. It’s a shame we don’t see this course more often as it’s truly special. All of the water hazards, bunkers and thick rough force an emphasis on precision and accuracy. We have seen a ton of volatility through 36 holes and…

Group play at the 2024 Olympic Games finishes up with two days worth of hoops on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4. Our experts from the “WNBA Buckets” podcast provide Olympic women’s basketball odds and picks, including best bets for this weekend’s slate. Below, you can take a look at their four best bets,…

USA vs Morocco Odds & Pick Friday, August 2 9 a.m. ET USA Network USA Odds +225 Morocco Odds +120 Draw +230 Over / Under 2.5  -112 / -112 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The United States Men’s National Team can take a giant step toward their first-ever Olympic medal if they pull off a…

Hideki Matsuyama’s impressive round-one showing during his eight-under onslaught saw him surge to the top of the leaderboard. It’s not uncommon for Matsuyama to get off to a quick start during some of these water-bound contests in the past due to immaculate ball-striking marks that can find him excelling from long distances. We’ll see if…

The quarterfinals of the men’s basketball tournament of the 2024 Paris Olympics are inching closer with the preliminary round nearing an end. But before we get to that point, group play will still be in full force with four games on deck for Friday. Set your alarms because Japan and Brazil will be going at…

An American has stunned a former world record holder to win her first career gold medal. Kate Douglass beat out Tatjana Smith — the reigning world champion and Olympic gold medalist — at the 200 meter breaststroke on Thursday afternoon for gold by 0.36 seconds. Douglass’ time of 2:19.44 set an American record and is…

A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, and Team USA are back at it again in group play as the squad will face Belgium in a 3 p.m. ET tip off. Group B and C will be the center of attention for the four games ahead for Thursday, August 1 with Japan vs. Germany setting things off first…

American Sha’Carri Richardson has seen her odds for the women’s 100m gold medal balloon substantially after her main competitor, Shericka Jackson of Jamaica, dropped out to focus on the 200m. Richardson already had exorbitant -170 odds at DraftKings before the news of Jackson’s withdrawl. Now, those odds are priced at -340, an increase of over…

As the 2024 Paris Olympics roll on, all eyes in the Olympics men’s basketball competition will turn to Anthony Davis and Team USA as South Sudan awaits in a 3 p.m. ET tipoff on Wednesday. In the latest Olympics basketball odds, the USA is a 29.5-point favorite (-29.5) against South Sudan in this Olympics preliminary…

USA – Australia Preview, USA – Australia Pick Wednesday, July 31 1 p.m. ET USA Network USA Odds -239 Australia Odds +425 Draw +400 Over / Under 2.5  -175 / +135 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The U.S. Women’s National Team look to lock up the top spot in Group B of the 2024 Olympic…

Group A will be the focus for the women’s basketball tournament of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31. In a doubleheader, Puerto Rico takes on Spain at 5 a.m. ET as Trinity San Antonio stands out in our expert pick of the matchup. On the flipside, China and Serbia will be taking the…

Men’s golf returns to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, as 60 golfers will compete for the gold medal at Le Golf National, which hosts the Open de France annually on the DP World Tour. The men’s golf competition is a key event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, drawing significant attention from fans and analysts…

Women’s basketball group play for the 2024 Olympic Games from Paris will continue through Sunday, August 4. With that in mind, our “WNBA Buckets” podcast has two best bets for two games — one on Wednesday, July 31 and one on Thursday, August 1. So, if you’re looking for Olympic women’s basketball odds, picks and…

The United States women’s rugby sevens team netted a bronze medal with a dramatic 14-12 win over Australia on Tuesday afternoon. The women’s rugby sevens team won in dramatic fashion as they needed a try from Alex “Spiff” Sedrick in the last few seconds to win 14-12. It’s the first American medal in this competition.…

USA vs Guinea Odds & Pick Tuesday, July 30 1 p.m. ET USA Network USA Odds -209 Guinea Odds +475 Draw +375 Over / Under 2.5 -175 / +135 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. Here’s USA vs Guinea odds and a pick, including a 2024 Olympics men’s soccer preview. In the final game of the…

After an off day on Monday, group pool for men’s basketball continues Tuesday at the summer olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympics have been thrilling, especially with the men’s basketball games showcasing intense competition and standout performances. Three players I will be targeting include Sergio Llull, Jock Landale, and Dennis Schroder. Sergio Llull Over 8.5 Points…

After a day off, the opening round of the men’s basketball tournament carries on for action on Tuesday. In a mixture of Group A and B games, Spain vs. Greece will be the teams tipping off the slate first at 5 a.m. ET. France will be another team taking the floor as Wemby and company…

The women’s swimming 400 meter individual medley final will take place at 2:30 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon and two Americans are favored to medal. Americans Katie Grimes (-167) and Emma Weyant (-134) are favored at BetRivers to finish with at least bronze in the Monday afternoon event, which will air on Peacock. They’re longshots…

USA – Germany Preview, USA – Germany Pick Sunday, July 28 3 p.m. ET USA Network USA Odds +110 Germany Odds +240 Draw +240 Over / Under 2.5  -112 / -112 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The top spot in Group B is on the line when the U.S. women’s national team squares off against…

The women’s basketball tournament of the 2024 Summer Games will tip off with Group A taking the floor on Sunday, July 28. Spain vs. China get things tipped off in a 7:30 a.m. ET matchup, but it’s the 3 p.m. ET game between Serbia and Puerto Rico that catches the eye of our experts. Before…

The day is upon us with Team USA taking the floor in the preliminary round of the 2024 Paris Olympics as LeBron James, Steph Curry, and company take on Serbia in an 11:15 a.m. ET tip off. But first South Sudan and Puerto Rico face off in an early 5 a.m. ET matchup as Group…

USA – New Zealand Prediction, USA – New Zealand Pick Saturday, July 27 1 p.m. ET USA Network USA Odds -175 New Zealand Odds +475 Draw +290 Over / Under 2.5 -138 / +107 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The United States men’s Olympic soccer team looks to get its tournament on track when it…

The Summer Games have officially arrived as the men’s basketball tournament gets underway with an early 5 a.m. ET matchup between Australia and Spain. With much to represent and on the line, each country tries to put on for their home soil in the 2024 Paris Olympics. As the opening round tips off, our experts…

The group stage games for Men’s Basketball at the Paris Olympics get underway on July 27th with Australia taking on Spain. The U.S. men’s team will be going for a sixth consecutive gold medal and is heavily favored to do so. However, after finishing fourth in last year’s FIBA World Cup, Team USA will be…

The United States men’s national basketball team are set to start their Olympic play in Paris on Sunday, where they will go up against Serbia. Team USA was able to build some chemistry through the USA Basketball Showcase where they competed in five games. Canada was the first team they played against in the showcase.…

The 2024 Olympics in Paris is right around the corner, with the Opening Ceremony set for this Friday and the Games opening proper this weekend. With another Olympic Games upon us, there is of course plenty of opportunities to bet on the myriad of events we’ll be witnessing over the next several weeks. The Action…

Olympic Boxing is back! If you’re interested at all, I was on the Action Network Podcast discussing a ton of bets for Olympic boxing this year. They’re also featured in our Olympics best bets file. Of those, only one would be considered a “long shot,” and that’s American featherweight Jahmal Harvey to win gold at…

USA – Zambia Odds, Pick Thursday, July 25 3 p.m. ET USA Network USA Odds -3000 Zambia Odds +5000 Draw +1300 Over / Under 2.5 -136 / +108 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The United States Women’s National Team will look to avenge their poor World Cup showing from a year ago when they begin…

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris give us 16 days to be patriotic and back our fellow Americans as they go for the gold. Oddsmakers expect plenty of opportunities for the USA to cash as we have the best odds for the most gold medals by a wide margin. The United States is -750, while…

With the 2024 Opening Ceremony getting underway on July 26, it’s time to dust off the old laptop and get some work done. In fact, “Cocktail Christi” has been embarrassingly slacking in her cocktail and betting article game. It’s just too hot to function this summer, so I’ve been hiding inside my home down south/Ninth…

With the 2024 Olympic Games getting set to begin in a couple of days, our “WNBA Buckets” podcast discussed some best bets for Team USA before they start competing in Paris. Here’s three picks from Bryan Fonseca, including who will lead Team USA in scoring and in the assists category. And be sure to check…

USA – France Preview, USA – France Pick Wednesday, July 24 3 p.m. ET USA Network USA Odds +375 France Odds -225 Draw +350 Over / Under 2.5  -163 / +125 Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute Soccer odds here. The United States Men will play their first soccer match at the Olympics in 16 years when they face…

USA Basketball will have to shake off some close pre-tournament games in order to win its fifth straight gold medal at the Summer Olympics. This time around, in Paris, the U.S. team is even a longer favorite than it was in the 2020 games, the first held since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide…

The U.S. Men’s basketball team is struggling in its tune-ups for the upcoming Summer Games despite going 4-0. LeBron James, though, certainly is not. On the same day he was announced as the United States’ opening ceremony flag-bearer, he rescued the U.S. from an embarrassing loss to Germany. Team USA is a massive favorite to…