The host nation has a chance to pull off a major upset as France battles Team USA for Olympic gold.
The latest: The men's and women's Olympic basketball finals pin the same two nations against each other as France and the USA battle for basketball supremacy. The Americans are heavy favourites in this contest and have dominated on their path to the final.
Check out the latest France vs. USA Olympic women's basketball odds for the matchup on August 11.
France vs. USA Olympic women's basketball odds
Betting markets | Betting odds |
France to win | +800 |
USA to win | -1,667 |
France +15.5 | -112 |
USA -15.5 | -112 |
Over 156.5 points | -112 |
Under 156.5 points | -112 |
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France vs. USA preview
It's going to take a truly special effort from France to knock off the USA.
The Americans have dominated tournament play. They're a sterling 5-0 to this point and have convincingly won every game.
Team USA's average margin of victory is 18.6 points per game thanks to excellent play at both ends of the court.
The squad is averaging 89.8 points per game while limiting the opposition to a minuscule 71.2 points per contest.
The team has been very balanced offensively with several star players factoring into the mix. A'ja Wilson leads the bunch with 18.2 points per game, ranking fourth in the tournament. Breanna Stewart (18.0) and Jackie Young (11.0) also rank inside the top 30 and have been consistent contributors.
France's resume at the Olympics isn't quite as impressive. It lost to Australia in the group stage and needed a second-half comeback plus overtime to beat Belgium, 81-75, in the semifinal.
The French haven't been anywhere as potent offensively as the USA, averaging 77.4 points per game. Only Gabby Williams (14.8) is averaging double-digit points per contest.
A strong defensive effort is France's best path to victory in this contest. The French have been a very strong defensive outfit, holding opponents to 65.2 points per game.
Women's Olympic basketball odds as of 12:20 p.m. ET on 08/10/2024.