Japan vs France, Olympics Basketball 2024, Today Match Prediction

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Japan

The Blue Samurai made Germany work hard for their victory, though the scoreline of their loss against the world champions (97-77) might not accurately reflect the game. Japan ran Germany real close before finally giving them a sniff in the fourth quarter.

Rui Hachimura led the scoring charts with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds, adding 2 assists. However, his shooting efficiency was low, as he made only 2 of 10 two-pointers and 2 of 9 three-pointers. He was highly effective at driving to the paint and drawing fouls, scoring 10 of his 20 points from the free throw line.

Yuta Watanabe recorded 16 points, shooting 44.9% from behind the arc and 50% from the field. Josh Hawkinson was excellent defensively, recording a double-double of 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks. 

The Japanese will need to come out strong against France, whose defense, outside of Rudy Gobert and Wembanyama, appears vulnerable, especially from the three-point line, an area where they have allowed a lot of points. In their last five games, Japan averaged 86.4 points per game while allowing 97 points per game. They lost four of those five contests.

France

The host nation, France, faced an early challenge in their Group B encounter against Brazil, being outscored by 7 points in the first quarter. However, France dominated the second and third quarters, taking a 12-point lead at the end of the third and maintaining their advantage to secure a 78-66 victory.

Victor Wembanyama, playing in his first senior men's Olympic basketball tournament, was the game-changer. He scored 19 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, dished out 2 assists, and was a defensive nightmare for Brazil, blocking 3 shots and stealing the ball 4 times. Team captain Nicolas Batum also led the scoring with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Big man Rudy Gobert had a subpar performance, contributing 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 blocks. France received significant support from their bench, which combined for 26 points. They will aim to correct the defensive errors made against Brazil and play with greater precision against Japan.

France lost four of their last five games, averaging 73 points per game offensively and allowing 76.6 points per game defensively.

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Japan vs France Match Prediction & Analysis

Both Japan and France are offensively strong, while France might have a defensive edge over Japan. It will be an interesting battle to watch. Ahead of this Group B clash, check out the best bets to place on in France vs Japan game. 

1. Victor Wembanyama Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists) over 34.5 @ 1.85 (1XBET) 

2. Rui Hachimura Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists) under 29.5 @ 2.00 (1XBET)

3. Rui Hachimura over 3+ 3 pointers @ 1.82 (Stake.com)

4. Rudy Gobert Total (Points + Rebounds) over 18.5 @ 1.85 (1XBET) 

5. Josh Hawkinson Total (Points + Rebounds) over 19.5 @ 1.95 (1XBET) 

6. Victor Wembanyama Total (Rebounds + Assists) over 13.5 @ 1.80 (1XBET)

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Winning Prediction

Given their formidable offensive capabilities, both France and Japan are expected to deliver a high-scoring, hard-fought match. Both teams showcased their attacking prowess in the opening round, surpassing 75 points each. While France enters the contest as slight favorites due to their superior defense, neither side can be counted out. We are backing the home team France to emerge victorious. 

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