Where to watch Serbia vs Australia 2024 Basketball Showcase game? TV schedule, online streams and more (July 16)
The Australian basketball team will face the Serbians on Tuesday for a showcase game ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The game will feature a clash of two of the eight teams that qualified for the men's basketball tournament without going through the Olympic qualifiers.
Where to watch Serbia vs. Australia 2024 Basketball Showcase game?
The showcase game between Serbia and Australia is scheduled to tip off at noon ET on Tuesday at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The game will be aired on FS1 and is available to be livestreamed on FuboTV. Fans tuning in from Australia can watch the contest on ESPN and livestream it on Kayo Sports.
Serbia vs. Australia: Preview, Betting Odds and Prediction
Team Serbia played its first Olympic preparation game on Friday, which also marked its first win, defeating the French team 79-67 in France. The matchup featured a dominant display by Nikola Jokic as he made his return to the court. The reigning NBA MVP led Team Serbia's victory charge with his double-double performance of 20 points, 12 rebounds and one assist in the game.
Meanwhile, Team Australia is 3-2 in the Olympic preparation games and is coming off a 98-92 defeat to Team USA on Monday. Jock Landale led the team's losing effort in the game with 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.
The Serbian team will likely deploy a starting lineup of Ognjen Dobric (G), Bogdan Bogdanovic (G), Aleska Avramovic (G), Nikola Milutinov (F) and Nikola Jokic (C) for the upcoming game.
On the other hand, the Australian team is anticipated to use a starting lineup of Josh Giddey (G), Patty Mills (G), Dyson Daniels (G), Nick Kay (F) and Jock Landale (C).
Betting Odds and Prediction
Moneyline: Serbia (1.48) vs. Australia (2.70)
Spread: Serbia (-5) vs. Australia (+5)
Total (O/U): 172.5
Note: The odds could change close to the game.
The Serbians relayed a clear message with their dominant performance in their previous game against France. The addition of NBA MVP Nikola Jokic to the FIBA 2023 World Cup runner-up team seems to have bolstered its ability even further. With that in mind, Team Serbia is anticipated to clinch the win against Team Australia in the showcase clash on Tuesday.