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Team USA will begin its 2024 Paris Olympics men's 3x3 basketball campaign with a matchup against Team Serbia on Tuesday. The 3x3 event is not divided into groups for the league stage, unlike the conventional basketball event. All eight teams will face each other once to decide who advances to the semifinals.
Team USA will be participating in the men's category for the first time since it was introduced as an Olympic sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting one as it will be a clash of the two top teams favored to clinch the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Games.
Team USA vs Serbia: Preview, prediction and odds
The game is scheduled to tip off at 4:35 p.m. ET on Tuesday at La Concorde 1 in Paris, France. It will air live on Peacock and will also be available to live stream via FuboTV.
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Moneyline: USA (-120) vs Serbia (-110)
Spread: USA (+1.5) vs Serbia (-1.5)
Total (O/U): 37.5
Note: The odds could change close to the game.
Team USA vs Serbia: Game Preview
The upcoming 3x3 Olympic matchup between Team USA and Team Serbia will be a rematch of the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup finals. Serbia defeated the USA 21-19 in the final to win the tournament.
Though Team USA did not participate in the men's category of the 3x3 event 2020 Tokyo Games, they automatically qualified for this year's Olympics after they finished second in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The USA men's roster includes Jimmer Fredette, Dylan Travis, Kareem Maddox, and Canyon Barry.
Serbia is currently ranked World No.1 after their 2023 World Cup win and they previously clinched the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Serbian team comprises Dejan Majstorovic, Strahinja Stojacic, Marko Brankovic, and Mihailo Vasic.
Team USA vs Serbia: Prediction
Similar to their previous encounter, the USA and Serbia's opening game of the 3x3 men's basketball event of the 2024 Paris Olympics is anticipated to be a close duel between the two top teams. While Team USA seeks redemption for their FIBA World Cup finals loss, Team Serbia is expected to edge out a win on Tuesday.
