The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing and the United States and South Sudan are going to link up on Wednesday in Men’s Basketball. The United States opened up Olympic play in style with a 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday. Meanwhile, South Sudan notched a 90-79 victory over Puerto Rico in its opener.
Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET in Lille, France. The United States is a 31.5-point favorite in the latest USA vs. South Sudan odds. The over/under for total points is 191.5. Before making any South Sudan vs. Team USA picks or 2024 Paris Olympics Men’s Basketball predictions, you need to see what SportsLine’s Bruce Marshall has to say.
An in-demand guest on numerous sports talk radio and TV shows across the country, Marshall, who was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter, vast array of editorial work has been featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the New York Post and many other outlets. He has won various handicapping titles and also is working on several book projects. Marshall finished the 2023-24 season on a 197-143 roll on NBA picks (+3578) and 54-37 on college basketball picks (+1340). Anybody following his basketball picks has seen big returns.
Now, Marshall has broken down USA vs. South Sudan and the Paris Olympics 2024 odds and revealed his best bets. You can find his picks only at SportsLine. Here are the lines and trends for South Sudan vs. USA:
- Team USA vs. South Sudan spread: USA -31.5
- Team USA vs. South Sudan over/under: 191.5 points
- Team USA vs. South Sudan money line: USA -10000, South Sudan +1800
- USA: Had 24 assists in the win over Serbia
- SRB: Had 55 rebounds in the victory over Puerto Rico
- Team USA vs. South Sudan picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Team USA can cover
Team USA is the clear betting favorite to win the whole thing and the Americans showcased why on Sunday. In the win over Serbia, they had six players who scored in double digits. Despite being 39-years-old, LeBron James is still the engine and driving force of this team. James is so tough to stop when he’s attacking downhill while owning the court vision to find his teammates regularly. On Sunday, James finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and nine assists. He also had a 21 plus/minus. This was his first Olympic game since 2012 but he didn’t miss a beat.
Meanwhile, Kevin Durant returned to the floor after missing all five exhibitions with a calf strain. Durant showcased why he’s one of the best scorers to ever step on a basketball court. In 16 minutes off the bench, he had a team-high 23 points, shooting 8-of-9 from the field and a perfect five-of-five from downtown. He now has the most 20-point games (11) in men’s Team USA basketball history. See the picks at SportsLine.
Why South Sudan can cover
South Sudan is the world’s newest country, gaining independence in 2011. Even though many people didn’t expect this squad to make noise in this competition, South Sudan has been a pleasant surprise. South Sudan was a 41.5-point underdog against the US in an exhibition on July 20, but narrowly fell 101-100. This squad started off Olympic play on a positive note, topping Puerto Rico on Sunday.
In that win, four of their five starters were in double figures. Guard Carlik Jones is a shifty playmaker in the backcourt who can score off the dribble. On Sunday, he tallied a team-highs in points (19) and assists (6). Guard Marial Shayok is another shot creator and ball handler in the backcourt. On July 28, Shayok finished with 15 points and three boards. See the picks at SportsLine.
How to make South Sudan vs. United States picks
Marshall has analyzed Team USA vs. South Sudan from every angle, and he’s leaning Under on the point total. He has also found a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He’s sharing what it is, and which side to back, only at SportsLine.
So who wins Team USA vs. South Sudan in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and what critical x-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who finished the 2023-24 NBA season up more than $3,500, and find out.
