Basketball Olympics, preliminary round, Saturday, 27.07.2024, 1:30 p.m.
I have marked the men’s Olympic basketball tournament in red in my green betting calendar. In fact, there is no competition in Paris that fascinates me more in advance.
Speaking of “excitement”: If my Germany Japan prediction comes true, the DBB team may soon experience a veritable summer fairytale after last fall’s fairytale …
Unlike in other sports, the Olympic Games in basketball are one of the absolute supreme disciplines and are even more prestigious than the FIBA World Championship title in the eyes of some fans.
Incidentally, Germany surprisingly won this title at the last edition in the fall of 2023. Can “we” now go one better as reigning world champions in Paris?
In any case, Gordon Herbert has once again put together a powerful squad that has everything it takes to at least get through the preliminary round unscathed
The German Olympic squad once again includes numerous outstanding NBA professionals: Dennis Schröder (Brooklyn Nets), Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic), Daniel Theis (Los Angeles Clippers) and Moritz Wagner (Orlando Magic).
Schröder brings valuable experience and leadership qualities, while Franz and Moritz Wagner shine with their versatility and offensive strength.
Theis, on the other hand, complements the team with his defensive presence and rebounding skills. These athletes represent the best of German basketball and aspire to Olympic gold.
Ultimately, the best guarantee of a deep tournament push for the world champions is their outstanding performance at the 2023 World Cup, which was achieved with an almost identical line-up …
If the DBB team were a cryptocurrency, I’d be bullish on their chances of winning a medal because the dress rehearsal was a complete success.
Although Germany lost 88:92 to the USA, it was a heart-stopping final after winning three test games in a row, so it was a defeat on a high level.
The quality of what the Americans will bring with them to Paris is beyond good and evil. I would even go so far as to say that their Olympic team will even outshine the 1992 team led by Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley
Some of you will be surprised, but Japan is also traveling with three NBA stars, of which Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers is probably the most prominent name.
Meanwhile, Yuta Watanabe and Keisei Tominaga do not enjoy the same status as established top performers in Memphis and Indiana as the Wagner brothers do in Orlando, for example.
That brings us to the crucial difference in quality: the Germans have significantly more height and quality of play at the various positions close to the basket.
Especially since nobody in Japan can imitate the playmaking skills of Dennis Schröder
A direct comparison that is less than a week old gives us a taste of where the journey could take us and why I would definitely not inaugurate the Neobet new customer bonus with a Japanese victory.
On July 19, Germany won a test match against the Japanese by 104:83 without over-exerting themselves, as everything seemed to be clear at the break.
Franz Wagner was the difference-maker with 27 points and 8 rebounds, and the Asians simply could not get a grip on him.
As I said, the size of the Magic’s superstar will give the Japanese a hard time this time too
From a betting point of view, the all-important question is of course which Germany Japan bet is worth placing.
With microscopic Germany odds for a win in regular time of around 1.03, the way for me inevitably leads to a handicap bet. However, I wouldn’t want to overdo it …
After careful consideration, I have therefore decided on the bet GER wins with HC -14.5. Although the odds promise a manageable payout with an average of 1.55, it can be classified as a relatively safe bet
Conclusion: Germany already worked their magic against Japan just under a week ago.
The Wagner brothers will push the Japanese selection to their limits again this time, while the playmaking qualities of Dennis Schröder should set them up perfectly.
However, the Germany Japan odds have been chosen too one-sidedly, which is why I would like to warn you not to put too much faith in the DBB selection despite their qualitative superiority …
Consequently, my Germany Japan betting tip is: GER wins with HC -14.5.
