Serbia vs South Sudan Prediction, 08/03/24 Olympic Basketball Picks

Serbia and South Sudan meet Saturday in the 2024 Summer Olympics in a men’s basketball showdown at Pierre Mauroy Stadium. Here’s a Serbia vs South Sudan Men’s Basketball Prediction. This article will include a Serbia vs South Sudan Pick.

Serbia Betting Preview

Serbia is looking to move out of the group stage, and they know a win will probably get it done. In the first game, Serbia faced off against the United States, but in the second game against Puerto Rico, they looked better. Serbia’s offense scored 107 points, while the defense gave up only 66 points on the way to the victory. At the end of the first quarter, Serbia was up 24-12, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Serbia used a balanced attack, and they had four of the five players that started the game score at least 12 points. Nikola Jokic had a strong game, putting up 14 points and 15 rebounds. He could have scored more if he needed, but Serbia was up so big, they really didn’t need the offensive production. In this game, Serbia is going to need the offense to run up the score here. 

South Sudan Betting Preview

South Sudan also comes into this game with a 1-1 record overall, and they need to win in this game. In the first game, South Sudan faced off against Puerto Rico, and they were able to secure the 90-79 victory. In the last game against the USA it wasn’t the same and the defense gave up 103 points on the way to the defeat. Nuni Omot had a strong game, putting up 24 points. Four of the five starters actually scored 12 points and the offense wasn’t good. The bench also only had two players that scored any points, and they are going to need to have a more balanced attack. As a team, South Sudan shot 42.1 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Serbia vs South Sudan Prediction

Serbia is the better team, but I expect South Sudan is going to put up a bigger fight here. The bench just wasn’t great in the last game, but they are going to be better here. South Sudan’s defense might not be any better, but their offense is going to have no issue running up the score, and that is going to be the difference here. This game is going to be a battle, and South Sudan will secure the cover.

Shane Mickle's Pick: South Sudan +14