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2024 Paris Olympics 3x3 Basketball: Team USA vs Netherlands Preview and Prediction | August 4

Team USA will face Team Netherlands on Sunday for the final pool stage game of the 3x3 basketball event of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The upcoming game is a must-win for the USA to ensure their participation in the play-in stage for qualification into the semifinal rounds.

Team USA vs Netherlands: Preview, Prediction and Odds

The game is scheduled to tip off at 1:05 p.m. ET on Sunday at La Concorde 1 in Paris, France. It will air live on E! and Peacock and will also be available to live stream via FuboTV.

Moneyline: USA (2.15) vs Netherlands (1.60)

Spread: USA (+2.5) vs Netherlands (-2.5)

Total (O/U): 38.5

Note: The odds could change close to the game.

Team USA vs Netherlands: Rosters

Though the USA men's team did not participate in the 3x3 event at the 2020 Tokyo Games, they qualified for this year's event after they finished second in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Team USA roster includes Jimmer Fredette, Dylan Travis, Kareem Maddox, and Canyon Barry.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands booked their spot in the Paris Olympics in May when they won the FIBA 3x3 Universality Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2 in Japan. Their roster includes Jan Driessen, Dimeo van der Horst, Arvin Slagter, and Worthy de Jong.

Team USA vs Netherlands: Game Preview

The USA men's 3x3 team is coming off back-to-back wins against France and China on Friday after they started their Olympic campaign with four straight losses against Serbia, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. The bounce back has given them a fighting chance to qualify for the play-in games, however, the upcoming game against the Netherlands will be a must-win if they want to ensure their position.

Team USA won their last two games in the absence of Jimmer Fredette, who has not played for the team since their second matchup of the Olympics against Poland on Wednesday. Fredette is listed as day-to-day after he suffered a lower left leg injury against Poland. Though he made an appearance in their next game against Lithuania on Thursday, he exited the game limping and did not play in the following three games.

Meanwhile, Team Netherlands has a 4-2 record in the event and needs to win the upcoming game to stand a fighting chance to directly qualify for the semifinals of the tournament. They began their Olympic campaign with a victory against China and are coming off three straight wins after they defeated Lithuania 19-18 on Friday.

Team USA vs Netherlands: Prediction

Though both teams are on a winning streak and have a lot riding on the upcoming matchup, Team Netherlands is favored to edge out Team USA to secure a 5-2 record in the Olympic pool stage. However, the game is anticipated to be close as both teams play their last Olympic pool stage game.

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