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Women’s Olympic basketball moves to the semifinal round with the United States still the favorite to take home the gold medal. The Americans will meet Serbia in the semifinal round while France will battle with host nation Japan. Here’s how the semifinal slate is shaping up.
Women’s basketball Olympics semifinal schedule, August 6
USA vs. Serbia
Time: 12:40 p.m. ET
TV channel: USA
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Spread: USA -18
Over/under: 159.5
Moneyline odds: USA -2500, Serbia +1200
Team USA continues to carry on with relative ease at the Tokyo Games, easing past Australia 79-55 in the quarterfinal round. Brianna Stewart has been impressive as the team’s leader and should keep on having big games all the way to the final. Jelana Brooks and Sonja Vasic are two names to watch for Serbia.
France vs. Japan
Time: 7:00 a.m. ET
TV channel: NBCSN
Live stream: NBCOlympics.com
Spread: France -3
Over/under: 149
Moneyline odds: France -160, Japan +140
The host nation scored a one-point win over Belgium to advance to the semifinal round and now meets France. Japan will continue to rely on Yuki Miyazawa to pull off another stunner in the semifinal round. Marine Johannes had a big game for the French in the quarterfinal, who are finding balance at the right time.