Serbia vs Australia, Olympics Basketball 2024, Today Match Prediction

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Serbia

Serbia's Olympics campaign began with a disappointing 84-110 loss to the United States, a 26-point defeat that placed them in an early predicament. However, they bounced back strongly with a resounding 66-117 victory over Puerto Rico. Facing a must-win situation in their final group game, Serbia delivered a phenomenal performance, defeating South Sudan 96-85 to secure a quarterfinal berth. 

Bogdan Bogdanovic caught fire from beyond the arc, leading the team with 30 points, complemented by 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. He finished an impressive 6-for-9 from three-point range and 10-for-14 from the field. Nikola Jokic once again showcased his offensive brilliance with a 22-point, 13-rebound double-double. Former Euroleague MVP Vasilije Micic contributed significantly, scoring 15 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists. 

Serbia in their group stage games on average scored 95.7 points per game and conceded 87 points per game and scored over 90 points in two of those games. In their last three head to head matches against Australia, Serbia won three and lost one. 

Australia

Australia began their tournament with a strong 92-80 victory over Spain but subsequently suffered back-to-back losses to Canada (93-83) and Greece (71-77). Despite trailing by 17 points at halftime against Greece, they staged a remarkable comeback, outscoring their opponents by 11 points in the second half. This narrow victory ultimately secured their place in the quarterfinals over Spain based on point differential.

A positive development for Australia during their clash with Greece was the return of Dante Exum and Matthew Dellavedova, who both missed the first two games. Their contributions off the bench will be crucial alongside the team's leading scorers, Jock Landale, Josh Giddey, and Dyson Daniels. 

Historically, Australia has struggled against teams with strong three-point shooting, and they face a formidable challenge against Serbia's sharpshooters, including Bogdan Bogdanovic, Aleksa Avramovic, Marko Guduric, and Vasilije Micic. In the group stage, Australia averaged 82 points per game while conceding 83.3 points per game. Encouragingly, they surpassed their average in two of their last three contests. 

Serbia vs Australia Starting Lineups

Serbia vs Australia Match Prediction & Analysis

Two offensive powerhouses filled with NBA and Euroleague stars clash in an epic quarter final showdown with a semifinal spot on the line. Check out the best betting tips for this game.

Team Totals & Combos

1. Serbia to win the 1st half & total points over in the half over 87.5 @ 2.81 (Stake.com)

2. Serbia to win & total points in match over 174.5 @ 2.50 (Stake.com)

3. Serbia Total points over 90.5 @ 1.91 (Stake.com)

Player Props

 1. Nikola Jokic Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists) over 39.5 @ 1.77 (1XBET)

2. Bogdan Bogdanovic Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists) over 24.5 @ 1.95 (1XBET)

3. Vasilije Micic total assists over 5.5 @ 2.10 (1XBET)

4. Vasilije Micic Total (Points +  Assists) over 16.5 @ 1.85 (1XBET)

5. Jock Landale Total (Points + Rebounds) over 20.5 @ 1.80 (1XBET)

Serbia vs Australia Player Stats

SERBIA vs AUSTRALIA
Winning Prediction

Serbia enters the matchup against Australia as the clear favorite. With a strong head-to-head record and recent dominance in key metrics like defense and three-point shooting, the Serbian squad appears well-equipped to secure a victory.

Their path to a potential rematch with the United States is clear, but first, they must focus on dispatching Australia. While the Aussies have shown flashes of brilliance, their inconsistent performance thus far in the tournament suggests they may struggle to keep pace with Serbia's firepower and defensive intensity.

Ultimately we are backing Serbia's experience and current form point to a comfortable win and a spot in the semifinals.

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