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Best Men's Olympic Basketball Betting Picks and Parlays: Sunday August 1, 2021
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
We have just two games remaining in the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and there are some marquee matchups that will decide the winner of Group C.
The final two matches of the Men's Olympic Basketball Preliminary Round will take place on Sunday, August 1 local time.
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Here is what we're betting on in today's Olympics action ⏬
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Argentina vs. Japan
BET: Japan (+10.5) at the spread with PointsBet (-106)
With both teams having a remote chance of still advancing to the knockout stages as a third-place qualifier, there is a lot to play for to open things up on Sunday. The host nation, Japan, go into this one as double-digit dogs, but that feels a little unfair for a team who have shown flashes competitiveness. Argentina are a good side, but are they good enough to completely tear apart Japan? We don't think so. Look for Wizards up-and-comer, Rui Hachimura to have another strong game.
Spain vs. Slovenia
BET: Spain at the moneyline with PointsBet (+126)
The Luka effect, huh? It's hard to fathom that Slovenia are now such a force in world basketball that they will go into this game as favorites against a Spanish team who are stacked with nine players who are either currently in NBA or have been in the NBA. Doncic has no doubt been the player of the tournament, but there is some strong value taking the more experienced Spain at plus money.
Today's Olympics Basketball Parlay
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🔥 Japan +10.5
🔥 Spain ML
💰Parlay with PointsBet sportsbook (+339)
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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