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The men’s basketball tournament at the Tokyo Summer Olympics continues over the weekend with Team USA playing its final pool match hoping to enter the knockout stage. Luka Doncic leads Slovenia in a big matchup with Spain and the host nation Japan faces Argentina as part of a loaded slate.
Men’s basketball Olympics Saturday, July 31
Nigeria vs. Italy
Time: 12:40 a.m. ET
TV channel: TBD
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Spread: Italy -5.5
Over/under: 174
Moneyline odds: Nigeria +190, Italy -235
Italy has been impressive thus far, losing a close match to Australia after convincingly taking down Germany in the opener. Simone Fontecchio has been a star for the Italians and should have another big game here. Nigeria had a big victory in exhibition play against the United States, but has not found a win at the Tokyo Summer Games yet.
Germany vs. Australia
Time: 4:20 a.m. ET
TV channel: USA
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Spread: Australia -8.5
Over/under: 172
Moneyline odds: Germany +350, Australia -475
Australia has been dominant in Group B and will look to complete the sweep against a solid German unit. Patty Mills and Joe Ingles headline a good Australia team capable of contending for the gold medal.
USA vs. Czech Republic
Time: 8:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: NBC
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Spread: USA -23.5
Over/under: 182.5
Moneyline odds: USA -3800, Czech Republic +1600
The Americans recovered from a tough loss to France in the opener with a big victory over Iran. A win over Czech Republic would be enough to secure qualification to the knockout round and USA is a heavy favorite. Czech Republic had some trouble with Iran and should not be a problem for Team USA.
Men’s basketball Olympics Sunday, August 1
Japan vs. Argentina
Time: 12:40 a.m. ET
TV channel: TBD
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Spread: Argentina -10.5
Over/under: 167.5
Moneyline odds: Japan +425, Argentina -590
This is a massive game for both teams, who are looking for a victory to keep knockout round qualification hopes alive. The host nation is led by Rui Hachimura, while Argentina’s veteran core hopes to keep the country’s knockout round presence going with a fifth straight appearance.
Slovenia vs. Spain
Time: 4:20 a.m. ET
TV channel: USA
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Spread: Slovenia -2.5
Over/under: 176
Moneyline odds: Slovenia -145, Spain +125
Doncic has become a must-watch player for Olympics basketball fans and Slovenia is riding high because of his play. Spain has also won both its pool games so far, meaning this contest is for the top spot in the group. Can Doncic take down a great all-around Spanish team? At + odds, there’s some value backing Spain on the moneyline.