Where to watch Germany vs. Japan? TV Details, streaming options and more | 2024 Paris Olympics July 27
The Olympics are nearing tip-off as the German men's basketball team is set to take on Japan in the opening game of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Germany, led by flagbearer Dennis Schroder, looked impressive in the pre-Olympic exhibition games, nearly upsetting Team USA in a four-point loss that came down to the wire. Schroder had 13 points and 10 assists in the tune-up game.
Japan is led by Rui Hachimura of the Los Angeles Lakers, but are underdogs entering their matchup versus Germany in the opening round.
Germany Vs. Japan: Where to watch and streaming options
The game will tip-off at 7:30 AM EST on Saturday, July 27. You can catch the game on Peacock and FuboTV.
Germany Olympics Roster
Isaac Bonga, Oscar da Silva, Niels Gaffey, Maodo Lo, Andreas Obst, Dennis Schroder, Daniel Theis, Johannes Thiemann, Johannes Voigtmann, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner and Nick Weiler-Babb make up Germany's roster.
With plenty of NBA experience, Germany has the fifth-highest odds to win gold, with +2100 odds, giving them a good chance to win a medal at the Paris Games.
Japan Olympics Roster
Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe, Yuki Togashi, Akira Jacobs, Yuki Kawamura, Makoto Hiejima, Kai Toews, Josh Hawkinson, Keisei Tominaga, Hugh Watanabe, Hirotaka Yoshii and Yudai Baba make up the Japanese men's national roster.
Japan has some NBA experience with Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanbe, but their odds of winning gold are the lowest in the competition at +50000.
Germany vs. Japan: Olympics Moneyline, Spread, and Odds
Germany opens as the 17.5-point favorite over Japan.
Germany: -17.5 (-110)
Japan: +17.5 (+110)
Germany's moneyline opens at -1800, while Japan's is +1000. The total for the game is 174 points, (O -112/U -108)
Germany has the fifth-highest odds to win gold, with +2100 odds, while Japan has the worst odds at the Olympics in men's basketball, with +50000 odds.
Prediction
This choice is relatively easy; going by the books, Germany is expected to beat Japan.
Throughout the exhibition games, Germany has looked solid, nearly upsetting the Olympic favorites in Team USA. The German national team has an impressive crop of NBA talent and a solid duo in Mo Wagner and Dennis Schroder.
Japan is a longshot to medal, let alone win gold, and is outmatched in roster talent at Paris.