France vs Brazil: Predicted starting 5s and Depth Chart | July 27, 2024
France will face Brazil on Saturday to kick off their participation in the men's basketball event of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two teams are drawn into Group B alongside Japan and the reigning world champions Germany for the league stage.
France vs Brazil: Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
France's Predicted Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 27
The French team may use a starting lineup of Frank Ntilikina (G), Isaia Cordinier (G), Victor Wembanyama (F), Evan Fournier (F) and Rudy Gobert (C) for the upcoming game.
Brazil Predicted Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for July 27
Meanwhile, the Serbian team may deploy a starting lineup of Marcelinho Huertas (G), Georginho De Paula (G), Leonardo Meindl (F), Bruno Caboclo (F) and Lucas Dias (F).
France vs Brazil: Preview
France qualified for the men's basketball event of the 2024 Olympics as the host nation. Ahead of the upcoming matchup, the French team secured a 2-4 record in their Olympic preparation games over the last three weeks, losing four consecutive games to end their preparation.
Meanwhile, Brazil qualified for the event by winning the Olympic Qualifying Tournament held in Latvia, beating the hosts in the finals earlier in July. They were the only team in the Olympic qualifiers who pulled off a win against the host country as Team Greece, Team Spain, and Team Puerto Rico clinched the Olympic spots by winning the qualifying tournaments they hosted.
France vs Brazil: Game Details and Prediction
France versus Brazil is scheduled to tip off at 11:15 a.m. ET on Saturday at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. The game will be aired live on CNBC and Peacock and will be available to livestream via FuboTV.
Moneyline: France (-900) vs Brazil (+600)
Spread: France (-13) vs Brazil (+13)
Total (O/U): 161.5
Note: The odds could change close to the game.
Though the Brazilian team upset the host Latvian team in the qualifiers to secure their spot in the Olympics, it is expected to be a different case against the Olympic host nation. France boasts a deep star power led by Victor Wembanyama who will make his Olympic debut on Saturday. The French are expected to clinch their first win of the international tournament against Brazil.