It's an Olympic year, and that means we get even more high-level basketball to fill in the void between NBA seasons. The men’s team from the United States are heavy favorites to take home the gold medal, but that doesn't mean the path to securing the top prize will be an easy one. First up to start group play will be a date with Nikola Jokic and Serbia in what promises to be a fascinating contest for both teams. With a XXX-point spread list ed at most outlets, oddsmakers aren't giving the Serbian national team much of a shot to hang with the United States in this one. But that's why they play the games, right?
Let's take a look at the odds and my prediction for this opening group stage game at the 2024 Olympic Games.
USA vs Serbia men’s basketball betting lines and odds
Point Spread:'Serbia +13, USA -13
Total Points Over/Under: 182.5 points
Money Line Odds:'Serbia +625, USA -950