Women’s Olympic Basketball Update, Team USA Still Looks Golden

A few games have been played and we have a 2024 Olympics women’s basketball update. Women’s basketball is one of the more exciting olympic events and this tournament is heating up. Team USA remains the heavy favorite in most people’s olympic basketball predictions, but the rest of the podium is wide open.

Here are the 2024 Olympics Women’s Basketball Updated odds for the silver medal:

The preliminary round of the tournament is heating up as teams battle for advancement to the quarterfinals. Group A, B and C have all played two games, and the olympic basketball odds have been adjusted.

Group A already saw some great competition, with Serbia narrowly edging out Puerto Rico by a score of 58-55, and Spain securing a close victory over China, 90-89.

In Group B, France dominated Canada with a decisive 75-54 win and Nigeria also showcased their strength with a 75-62 victory over Australia.

In other Group C action, Germany managed to overcome Belgium, 83-69, while the United States cruised to a dominant 102-76 win against Japan.

The Updated Odds to Win Gold

Here are the gold medal odds for our 2024 Olympics Women’s Basketball Update:

Before the tournament had begun, the odds looked like this:

After six played games in the women’s tournament, some of the odds have been adjusted. France’s impressive win against Canada has shortened their odds considerably from +2900 to +1000. It is still unlikely that they will dethrone the US women, but they are only +145 as the favorites to win the silver medal.

Spain won their first game, however, their odds have lengthened significantly. They opened the tournament as the fourth most likely team to grab gold, and contenders for a silver or bronze medal. Now, after their narrow victory over China, they’ve fallen to seventh in gold medal odds.

Belgium went from +3200 to win gold to +7500 after their opening game loss to Germany. They are now +1300 to win bronze and +1700 to win silver.

The Gold Medal Favorites Dominate

The United States women’s basketball team kicked off its quest for a historic eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a dominant 102-76 victory over Japan in their Group C opener.

Led by A’ja Wilson’s 24 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks, the Americans showcased their dominance in the paint. Breanna Stewart contributed 22 points to the winning effort. With this victory, the U.S. extended its Olympic winning streak to an impressive 56 games.

Despite Japan’s aggressive three-point shooting strategy, the Americans proved too strong, pulling away in the second half. Brittney Griner, making her return to international competition after her ordeal in Russia, played a crucial role in the team’s success. Griner only played 16 minutes in the game but put up 11 points and nine rebounds.

For Japan, Maki Takada led the way on the offensive end with 22 points in 21 minutes of play. She only missed one shot in the game going 10-for-11.

France Makes a Statement

Host nation France made a strong statement in their opening game of the women’s basketball tournament, defeating Canada 75-54. Marieme Badiane led the French team with a game-high 13 points. Canada struggled offensively, shooting just 33% from the field and committing numerous turnovers. A particularly disastrous second quarter, where France outscored Canada 23-2, proved to be a turning point in the game.

Despite the loss, Canada will look to rebound against Australia on Thursday before concluding pool play against Nigeria on Sunday. The Canadian team features four WNBA players: Bridget Carleton, Kia Nurse, Laeticia Amihere, and rookie Aaliyah Edwards.

In a major upset, Nigeria defeated Australia 75-62 in their opening game. This victory marks Nigeria’s first Olympic win since 2004. Ezinne Kalu led Nigeria with 19 points, while Australia struggled to contain the Nigerian offense.

Germany made a strong impression in their Olympic debut, defeating Belgium 83-69. Nyara Sabally led the German team with 16 points before leaving the game due to an injury. Germany’s dominant performance showcased their potential as a rising force in women’s basketball.

We will continue to follow the women’s tournament so tune in for our next 2024 Olympics Women’s Basketball Update.

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