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2024 Paris Olympics 3x3 Women's Basketball Semifinal: Team USA vs Spain Preview and Prediction | August 5
Team USA will face Team Spain on Monday in the semifinals of the women's 3x3 basketball event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Unlike the group stage games, the matchup will be an elimination game, with the winner advancing to the final to face either Germany or Canada.
Team USA vs Spain: Preview, Prediction and Odds
The game is scheduled to tip off at 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday at La Concorde 1 in Paris, France. It will air live on Peacock and be available to livestream via FuboTV.
Moneyline: USA (1.54) vs Spain (2.31)
Spread: USA (-2.5) vs Spain (+2.5)
Total (O/U): 33.5
Note: The odds could change close to the game.
Team USA vs Spain: Rosters
Team USA qualified for the women's 3x3 basketball event as the reigning champion and is looking to defend its title. The USA women's roster includes Cierra Burdick, Hailey Van Lith, Rhyne Howard, and Dearica Hamby. Cameron Brink was listed on the roster but was replaced by Hamby after suffering an ACL tear in June.
Spain booked its spot in the Paris Olympics in May by defeating Canada in the final of the qualifying tournament held in Hungary. Its roster includes Vega Gimeno, Sandra Ygueravide, Juana Camilion, and Gracia Alonso.
Team USA vs Spain: Game Preview
The two teams faced each other in the pool stage on Thursday. Team USA clinched a 17-12 victory, its first of the event. It sparked a remarkable comeback as it went on to clinch a spot in the semifinals.
The USA women's 3x3 team started its Paris Olympics campaign with a 0-3 run. However, it bounced back with four straight victories. Team USA then secured a 21-13 victory against China on Saturday to advance to the semifinals. Dearica Hamby led the team's charge with nine points, five rebounds, and two assists.
Team USA heads into the upcoming matchup riding a five-game winning streak.
Team Spain, meanwhile, qualified for the semifinals by placing second in the pool stage with a 4-3 record. It began its Olympic campaign with a victory against Azerbaijan, but is coming off an 18-15 loss against table-topping Germany on Saturday.
Team USA vs Spain: Prediction
Team USA's newfound form makes it the favorite to clinch victory against Spain on Monday and advance to the final.
Expect the reigning champion to secure a narrow victory and keep its title defense alive.
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