Team USA and Puerto Rico are slated to square off in men's basketball on Saturday morning. This matchup will wrap up group play before the quarterfinals begin at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Puerto Rico has dropped both group-stage games by double figures. Team USA is hitting 57.6% of their field goals and 50% of their 3-pointers in the 2024 Olympics thus far.
Tipoff is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. ET. Team USA is a 35.5-point favorite in the latest Team USA vs. Puerto Rico odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 189.5. Before making any Puerto Rico vs. USA picks or 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball predictions, you need to see what SportsLine writer Matt Severance has to say.
Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. Over the past three NBA seasons, Matt has returned $4,452. And over the past four college basketball seasons, Matt is up $887. Anybody following his basketball picks has seen big returns.
Now, Severance has broken down USA vs. Puerto Rico and the Paris Olympics 2024 odds and revealed his best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the lines and trends for USA vs. Puerto Rico:
- Team USA vs. Puerto Rico spread: USA -35.5
- Team USA vs. Puerto Rico: over/under: 189.5 points
- Team USA vs. Puerto Rico money line: USA -5000, Puerto Rico +1500
- USA: Seeking fifth-straight gold medal
- PR: Have two total points in Group C after two games
- Team USA vs. Puerto Rico picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Team USA can cover
Guard Derrick White joined Team USA on July 10 and has been a nice addition to the roster. He's a consistent defender who has a knack for forcing opponents into tough situations. Offensively, he has a reliable perimeter shot. In the win over South Sudan, White finished with 10 points, three steals, and shot a perfect 3-of-3 from downtown.
Guard Anthony Edwards is an athletic difference-maker. Edwards creates his own shot with ease and locks in defensively. The 22-year-old can catch fire in a flash. On Wednesday, Edwards logged 13 points and three steals. This was his second straight game in double figures for Team USA. Forward Anthony Davis continues to be an anchor down low. In the win over South Sudan, Davis tallied eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. See which team to pick here.
Why Puerto Rico can cover
Guard Jose Alvarado plays for the New Orleans Pelicans and he is one of the top players for this squad. In the loss to South Sudan on July 28, he finished with 26 points, five assists and two steals. Additionally, he made three 3-pointers.
Forward George Conditt IV is an athletic force in the frontcourt. Conditt IV finishes around the rim consistently while being a nice shot blocker. In the loss to South Sudan, he had 13 points, six boards, one block and shot a perfect 6-of-6 from the field. Guard Christopher Ortiz comes off the bench and gives a solid shot-creator. In his last outing, Ortiz racked up a team-high 19 points, six rebounds and went 4-of-7 from downtown. See which team to pick here.
How to make USA vs. Puerto Rico picks
Severance has analyzed Puerto Rico vs. USA from every angle, and he's leaning Under on the point total. He has also discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's sharing what it is, and which side to back, only at SportsLine.
So who wins USA vs. Puerto Rico in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and what critical x-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who's up $4,452 over the past three NBA seasons, and find out.
