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USA

The United States has been an unstoppable force in this year's tournament, demolishing every opponent in their path. Their quarterfinal matchup against Brazil was no exception, as they secured a resounding 122-87 victory.

Led by a star-studded roster boasting the world's best players, the USA has proven virtually unbeatable. Their combination of elite wings, guards, and rim protectors has overwhelmed opponents on both ends of the floor. Offensive firepower from LeBron James and Kevin Durant, coupled with the explosive scoring of Anthony Edwards and the bench impact of Jayson Tatum, has fueled their dominance.

The Americans have been particularly lethal from beyond the arc, connecting on 44% of their three-point attempts. Kevin Durant showcased his scoring prowess in their previous meeting, dropping 21 points in less than nine minutes, while Anthony Edwards exploded for 26 points against Puerto Rico. Additionally, the USA has capitalized on turnovers, generating 21.8 points per game from their opponents' mistakes.

With an average scoring margin of 24.8 points per game (109.8 points scored, 85 points allowed), the USA has asserted their dominance. Their recent history of back-to-back titles in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Olympics underscores their status as the team to beat.

Serbia

After a disappointing opening loss to the USA (84-110), Serbia has impressively rallied to secure their place in the semi-finals. They've strung together three consecutive victories, culminating in a hard-fought 95-90 win over Australia.

Nikola Jokic was the driving force behind this success, delivering a dominant performance with 21 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 blocks, and 4 steals. Bogdan Bogdanovic provided crucial support with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Serbian bench also played a pivotal role, with Vasilije Micic scoring 14 points and dishing out 6 assists, while Marko Guduric and Ognjen Dobric chipped in with 11 points apiece.

Serbia's potential to upset the heavily favored USA lies in their ability to slow down the pace of the game and capitalize on their elite three-point shooting. They showcased glimpses of this capability in their previous encounter with the Americans. However, defending the rim will be crucial against the USA's penchant for mid-range jumpers and drives to the basket. Nikola Jokic and Nikola Milutinov will have their work cut out for them in this regard.

Serbia's strengths also include forcing turnovers, averaging 16.0 points per game from these opportunities, and dominating the offensive glass with 11.5 offensive rebounds per game, leading to 15.3 second-chance points per contest.

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USA vs Serbia Match Prediction & Analysis

Here are the best betting tips for USA vs Serbia game

1. . Nikola Jokic Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists) over 39.5 @ 1.95(1XBET) 

2. . Kevin Durant Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists)over 20.5 @ 1.80 (1XBET) 

3. Bogdan Bogdanovic Total (Points + Rebounds + Assists)over 24.5 @ 1.75 (1XBET) 

4. Filip Petrusev Total (Points + Rebounds) over 12.5 @ 1.80 (1XBET) 

5. Anthony Davis Total (Points + Rebounds) over 16.5 @ 1.75 (1XBET) 

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Winning Prediction

However, while the USA has looked invincible thus far, they cannot be counted out. Serbia, with their quick-strike offense and deadly three-point shooting, showed flashes of their potential in the group stage and could pose a serious threat. However the kind of experience and big match players that USA has it should be an easy win to team USA. 

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