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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.

When it comes to the other game, it's going to be really tough as both of these teams are very powerful. But I see Slovenia as one step ahead. I think that we will watch a very close game but Slovenia will be the winner at the end. I expect another great performance from Doncic and Dragic.
Yes i think so the usa and slovenia are both the favorable to pass but still australia team might cause them problems they are good and passed easily against argentina as for slovenia and france it will be tough for both but i will go with slovenia and i have a feeling that they can win even the gold medal.

Team USA, whenever they play they will always be the favorite to win no matter how they played against Australia in the exhibition match. Australia will create some problems for KD and company but i expect US to win but not a lopsided one so my bet is Australia +11.5 @2.02 odds.

In the match between Slovenia and France, IMO the latter should be the favorite on this match but the bookies see the opposite maybe because Slovenia is on the roll with Luka on fire but still I'm putting my bet on France ML.
That’s because Basketball is their main core and that’s why many believes USA should dominate this sports but this time they are not that strong though we can still expect them in the finals but not an easy road for them, Australia is a team to beat, they should be more aware of this. Yes, France will also win despite of Luka presence they are strong enough to beat Slovenia.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.

When it comes to the other game, it's going to be really tough as both of these teams are very powerful. But I see Slovenia as one step ahead. I think that we will watch a very close game but Slovenia will be the winner at the end. I expect another great performance from Doncic and Dragic.
Yes i think so the usa and slovenia are both the favorable to pass but still australia team might cause them problems they are good and passed easily against argentina as for slovenia and france it will be tough for both but i will go with slovenia and i have a feeling that they can win even the gold medal.

Team USA, whenever they play they will always be the favorite to win no matter how they played against Australia in the exhibition match. Australia will create some problems for KD and company but i expect US to win but not a lopsided one so my bet is Australia +11.5 @2.02 odds.

In the match between Slovenia and France, IMO the latter should be the favorite on this match but the bookies see the opposite maybe because Slovenia is on the roll with Luka on fire but still I'm putting my bet on France ML.
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It is a big day tomorrow. Because we are going to watch the semi-final games.

My favorite team in the game between USA and Australia are USA of course. It is quite obvious that they are extremely dominant here. I think that they (especially Durant) will crush Australia and qualify for the final round. And it wouldn't be surprising even a little to see them getting the gold medal also.

In the other game between France and Slovenia, I'm going to support Slovenia. Because they have a player who I have a big sympathy for, Luka Doncic.  Grin  And they have been performing really great so far. They haven't lost even a game for a very long time. This morale could help them defeat France also. But their job will be very hard.
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End of era of two legends. We enjoyed watching them playing for maybe 20 years. It's sad that this day come, but that's life
Awwww this is a very good picture Sad. It just reminds me of the old days when they were both amazing. I remember just 5 years ago or so I was in a NBA2K league and played with people and Scola was one of my best bench players, he played a decent minute at PF for me and I usually put him on the corners because he was so smooth shooting from corner threes and it was so much fun because nobody expected that from 35 year old Scola but dude was a hidden gem that played at the wrong era, if he was a number four (even a center at the current situation because people play small ball) that would basically make him a very very wanted player at the current year.

Pau at least got the recognition he wanted, he could even be a HOF after a while as well and won two rings with Kobe so his career was awesome. Also Marc Gasol retired from international game as well with his brother, but he seems to be still considering another season at Lakers.
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Let's see, but the biggest opponent of the USA now is France as they lose in the opening, so if USA will win and France will win, this will be a good battle for the Gold and personally, I would put my bet on France as I'm looking for an upset.
It's a different USA team now unlike how they played with France the first time.
I would not put that kind of history basis if you are really trying to bet for them.
First, they will have to go thru Slovenia and it will be a hell of a fight for that team ain't weak. Even if they try to defend Luka hard, the other players are stepping up like Dragic and Cancar.
If I am lucky I might win my bet for Slovenia as winners minus USA.
Base now on the betting odds, Slovenia is the slight favorite, so it's good if we can bet early to take advantage of the odds. It will be a close game definitely, we all know that even good defenders in NBA are having a hard time to contain Luka and he can also spot an open team mates. So most likely it will be USA vs Slovenia for the finals for me.
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Let's see, but the biggest opponent of the USA now is France as they lose in the opening, so if USA will win and France will win, this will be a good battle for the Gold and personally, I would put my bet on France as I'm looking for an upset.
It's a different USA team now unlike how they played with France the first time.
I would not put that kind of history basis if you are really trying to bet for them.
First, they will have to go thru Slovenia and it will be a hell of a fight for that team ain't weak. Even if they try to defend Luka hard, the other players are stepping up like Dragic and Cancar.
If I am lucky I might win my bet for Slovenia as winners minus USA.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.

When it comes to the other game, it's going to be really tough as both of these teams are very powerful. But I see Slovenia as one step ahead. I think that we will watch a very close game but Slovenia will be the winner at the end. I expect another great performance from Doncic and Dragic.
Yes i think so the usa and slovenia are both the favorable to pass but still australia team might cause them problems they are good and passed easily against argentina as for slovenia and france it will be tough for both but i will go with slovenia and i have a feeling that they can win even the gold medal.

Let's see, but the biggest opponent of the USA now is France as they lose in the opening, so if USA will win and France will win, this will be a good battle for the Gold and personally, I would put my bet on France as I'm looking for an upset.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.
Australia is not an easy opponent and we know that team USA is not that strong because only Durant plays the best game so far and if they didn’t step up, Australia will have a chance to win though of course USA have more pride here after defeating a world champion Spain team, this is an exciting game. My prediction would be USA and FRANCE in the finals, that could be more fun.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.

When it comes to the other game, it's going to be really tough as both of these teams are very powerful. But I see Slovenia as one step ahead. I think that we will watch a very close game but Slovenia will be the winner at the end. I expect another great performance from Doncic and Dragic.
Yes i think so the usa and slovenia are both the favorable to pass but still australia team might cause them problems they are good and passed easily against argentina as for slovenia and france it will be tough for both but i will go with slovenia and i have a feeling that they can win even the gold medal.
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I agree, Australia will be a tough battle for the US, I think they are also one of the favourites to win in this  Olympics. They are lead by Patty Mills, so this will be an interesting battle. They've so far covered the spread, they are -8.5 against Argentina and we all know by now what the score is. So for basketball fans, this is a must see games, USA vs Australia.
It's a blowout game for Argentina but that's because they made a big mess shooting outside without accuracy. Then, they just keep on losing the ball forcing the inside plays that was well defended by the Boomers.
But, I don't think it is still enough to win against USA. They already found their rhythm unlike their first 2 games. Durant is getting more comfortable with his outside shots. Pick and roll and ball rotation is better. Jrue Holiday again (Bucks) will be the key here if he can lock Patty Mills giving the Boomers a difficult time to find their offensive man.
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I agree, Australia will be a tough battle for the US, I think they are also one of the favourites to win in this  Olympics. They are lead by Patty Mills, so this will be an interesting battle. They've so far covered the spread, they are -8.5 against Argentina and we all know by now what the score is. So for basketball fans, this is a must see games, USA vs Australia.

Australia have beaten the US team in their exhibition match, although it's a good win and boosted their morale but it's no bearing now this is Olympic and the US team is now blending well and Keven Durant and the rest of the team are showing their deadly form outside, I see Australia as the highly motivated team here because they have not won a gold medal and this is their big chance.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.
Australia is not an easy opponent and we know that team USA is not that strong because only Durant plays the best game so far and if they didn’t step up, Australia will have a chance to win though of course USA have more pride here after defeating a world champion Spain team, this is an exciting game. My prediction would be USA and FRANCE in the finals, that could be more fun.

I agree, Australia will be a tough battle for the US, I think they are also one of the favourites to win in this  Olympics. They are lead by Patty Mills, so this will be an interesting battle. They've so far covered the spread, they are -8.5 against Argentina and we all know by now what the score is. So for basketball fans, this is a must see games, USA vs Australia.

And if you got lucky, the odds for Australia is about 6.25 and betted on them. That would be a very handsome profit. Because betting on USA is not really worth it as the odds is only at 1.13. But of course, a lot are rooting for US here. We will see a very good battle inside the court.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.
Australia is not an easy opponent and we know that team USA is not that strong because only Durant plays the best game so far and if they didn’t step up, Australia will have a chance to win though of course USA have more pride here after defeating a world champion Spain team, this is an exciting game. My prediction would be USA and FRANCE in the finals, that could be more fun.

I agree, Australia will be a tough battle for the US, I think they are also one of the favourites to win in this  Olympics. They are lead by Patty Mills, so this will be an interesting battle. They've so far covered the spread, they are -8.5 against Argentina and we all know by now what the score is. So for basketball fans, this is a must see games, USA vs Australia.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.
Australia is not an easy opponent and we know that team USA is not that strong because only Durant plays the best game so far and if they didn’t step up, Australia will have a chance to win though of course USA have more pride here after defeating a world champion Spain team, this is an exciting game. My prediction would be USA and FRANCE in the finals, that could be more fun.

I agree Australia won't be an easy game.  Australia gives different looks and plays the US well.  Ultimately I think the US smells blood here and turns it up a notch.  Would guess Durant goes for 30 and controls the game throughout.  He is just a match up nightmare for any team.  But as Durant/Lillard goes so does the US.  Also think France will take out Slovenia for a US France gold match up.  Either way I hope these last couple games are a good watch.
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My predictions for the semi final games are like this:

USA - Australia
France - Slovenia

I don't think that Australia would be able to resist to USA. Durant would probably be the player of the game again and USA would win it easily.

When it comes to the other game, it's going to be really tough as both of these teams are very powerful. But I see Slovenia as one step ahead. I think that we will watch a very close game but Slovenia will be the winner at the end. I expect another great performance from Doncic and Dragic.
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Compare to their last games, this is not a dominant game with USA after all, the score is not that far and Spain is a good team. Luckily, Durant want able to carry the whole team or else they’ll face an early exit. Anyway, USA will face Australia and this is not an easy one, I hope they work more as a team to make a more convincing win, many still believes on USA.

They were moving the ball nicely and Durant is in its best shape for this game, if not Spain could have stolen this one because of Rubio's hot hands, if they can keep up their form they can beat Australia who beat them in the exhibition game, they have a good chance to win the gold now that they have beaten Spain who is always a contender for the medal for the last three Olympics.
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Rooting for Australia tonight.

Argentina is definitely a strong team, but the top two players on the team are probably Campazzo and Scola.

Australia simply has more youth. Scola definitely can't run full court as well as he used to, even though he can still dominate the paint.

Even at 1.26, it would back Aus. Although I'm 100% biased, that's for sure.

You are lucky to get that odds, right now the odds is only 1.14 and Australia is -8.5.. I think I will take the spread instead because that 1.14 is very small and too risky to put a big amount of bet although I'm so confident they'll win. Anyway, good luck to us, I hope Australia will win and cover.

Yeah, I think the odds might have changed closer to the start. But when I placed bets on Betfair it was definitely still 1.26/1.27 for back and lay respectively.

Anyhow, great win from Australia. Started quite sluggish but as the game progressed, their dominance definitely showed in terms of athleticism and experience. Campazzo was great at the start but fizzled out - too many risky passes.

Farewell to an absolute legend in Luis Scola, though. Still remember his days with Yao on the Rockets. Odds on Australia seem like a steal for the semifinals - granted they are not likely to win, but 6x odds definitely entices me enough.
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Dominating win for the US, they have to be the hands down favorite to win this year.  Durant has been looking great.  Would never bet on them since the odds are so slim but these games looks like a good time to bet on them.  Haven't looked but what are the odds of them taking the whole thing, anyone know what the curre t odds are?
Dude, them not winning in this sport is a bit humiliating if you ask me because that's like their flagship sports plus, I think that they will probably continue to dominate the whole tournament, I have high hopes that other countries will be able to make a good fight against them.
Compare to their last games, this is not a dominant game with USA after all, the score is not that far and Spain is a good team. Luckily, Durant want able to carry the whole team or else they’ll face an early exit. Anyway, USA will face Australia and this is not an easy one, I hope they work more as a team to make a more convincing win, many still believes on USA.
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The USA came to the Olympics with a squad that was strong enough to beat both Australia and Argentina. USA will go to the final no matter who their opponent is. I was thinking of Spain as the strongest competitor. They passed this hurdle easily. They will get the gold medal without any problems, as in the previous Olympics.
I am pretty sure that USA will beat Australia, not saying it is guaranteed since we have seen weirder stuff happen before but it looks like it is basically highly favorite. What I am intrigued the most is that this Doncic fella keeps on beating everyone, won the eurobasket as well right? And he is showing how awesome he is on NBA as well, France managed to beat USA so they are definitely a great team but if Slovenia manages to beat France and then beat USA as well, both of which are incredibly difficult, that will make people question Dallas a lot, like Doncic would win a ring easily if Dallas didn't suck as a general whole, but I think that won't happen.

I am guessing Slovenia will beat France, USA will beat Australia and then USA will beat Slovenia, that will be the way I bet but let’s see what is going to happen, anything could happen.

I also think France can beat Slovenia. The USA and France will probably meet in the final. We know that France beat the USA in the first match. This can be counted as a rematch. The USA will probably win this time. Of course, everything is a possibility, it would be a big surprise if the USA is defeated.

Australia is quite scary, but they are playing against the USA, the top favorite so they might still lose.

Everyone is probably backing the USA to win here, but it's a semi-final match, Australia is also a decent team although they are the underdog this time.
If Australia will upset the USA, it should be a big win by bettors as USA is heavily favored as usual.

The odds is similar to the game between USA vs France.
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