Japan vs Brazil, Olympics Basketball 2024, Today Match Prediction

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Japan

Japan has lost both of their Group B matches, falling to Germany 97-77 and France 90-94 in a closely contested game. Despite showing competitiveness on both ends of the floor in their last match, Japan is now on the brink of elimination. However, they still have a slim chance of advancing if they can defeat Brazil in their final group game on Friday.

After a defensive lapse in their opener, Japan nearly forced overtime against France, demonstrating their potential. Rui Hachimura leads the team in scoring with 22 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1 assist per game in 32 minutes of action. While he excels at drawing fouls and getting to the free-throw line, Hachimura's field goal and three-point shooting percentages are relatively low.

Josh Hawkinson has been a solid contributor on both ends, averaging 14 points, 13 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals per game. He has effectively defended opposing big men and excelled at grabbing offensive rebounds and converting put-backs. Point guard Yuki Kawamura has also been impressive, scoring 29 points, dishing out 7 assists, and grabbing 6 rebounds in one game. The performance of these three players will be crucial for Japan's chances of reaching the quarterfinals.

In their last five games, Japan has posted a 1-4 record win loss record, averaging 87.6 points per game offensively and allowing 98.8 points per game defensively. They have scored over 80 points in four of those contests. 

Brazil

Brazil has fallen short of their usual high standards at the 2024 Olympics, losing both their games so far: 78-66 to France and 73-86 to Germany. Their primary struggles have been on the offensive end, where key scorers Leonardo Meindl, Huertas, and Bruno Caboclo have had inconsistent shooting performances.   

Yago Santos, coming off the bench, led Brazil in scoring with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assists. Another reserve, Vitor Benite, contributed 17 points. The fact that no other player reached double figures highlights the team's offensive inefficiency.  With a quarterfinal berth on the line, Brazil must win their next game by a significant margin to stay alive in the tournament. To achieve this, they need to improve their offensive output, enhance their three-point shooting accuracy, and reduce turnovers compared to previous games.

Brazil has a 2-3 record in their last five games, averaging 76.5 points per game while holding opponents to 73.7 points. They have scored 72 points in four of their last five contests.

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Japan vs Brazil Match Prediction & Analysis

Brazil and Japan have both showcased strong defensive performances in the tournament. However, Japan holds an offensive advantage due to Brazil's inconsistent shooting. With a coveted quarterfinal spot at stake, both teams will be fiercely competing for a victory. Here are the best betting tips for the Japan vs. Brazil match.

Team Totals & Combos 

1. Japan to Win and total points over 166.5 @ 4.30 (Stake.com) 

2. Japan to win 1st Half and total points over 82.5 @ 4.10 (Stake.com)

3. Japan to score over 81.5 points @ 1.81 (Stake.com)

4. Brazil to score over 84.5 points @ 1.94 (Stake.com)

Player Props 

1. Josh Hawkinson total points over 13.5 @ 2.00 

2. Josh Hawkinson total rebounds over 8.5 @ 1.73 (1XBET)

3. Josh Hawkinson Total (Points + Rebounds) over 22.5 @ 2.00 (1XBET)

4. Rui Hachimura total points over 21.5 @ 2.00 

5. Yuki Kawamura total assists over 6.5 @ 2.10 (1XBET)

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Winning Prediction

Though the odds favor the Brazilian team to win the match, Japan enters the contest as a stronger team on both ends of the floor. Brazil has faced significant struggles, suffering heavy defeats in both their games. Given the recent form of both teams and their respective strengths, we are backing Japan to win this contest.

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