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Don't Miss Out on Friday's Olympic Thrills: Best Olympic Betting Lines

Your Friday Guide to Top Events and Olympic Betting Lines

Written by on August 8, 2024

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The 2024 Paris Olympics are starting to come to a conclusion, but there will still be some great action ahead.

Swimming and gymnastics are now done, but there will still be some great action on the track over the next couple of days. 

The host country of France has had some success already at the Summer Olympics, and there is still a chance for that country to win some more medals.

This has also been an event that has seen a ton of upsets, and that’s something to keep an eye on as well. 

Here is a look at how things have gone up to this point, and what you should be looking for over the next couple of days. 

 

Medal Count Update

Through all of the events on Wednesday, the United States has taken a lead when it comes to the medal count at the Summer Olympics.

This was expected to take place, and there are still other events in which the United States will dominate moving forward. 

Athletes from the United States have now secured 27 gold medals, and that is slightly better than the 25 gold medals won by China.

Australia has actually surged into third place in the gold medal count as that country has done a ton of damage in the pool.

When looking at the total medal count, Team USA has a commanding lead with 95 total medals.

China is next on the list at 66, but there is a massive gap between the two countries and the success that has taken place. 

France has seen their athletes win 51 medals at the Paris Olympics, and that is a solid number for the host country.

The lead for the United States is only going to continue to grow moving forward as there will be more success on the track for Team USA. 

 

Writer’s Picks on the Top Events on Friday

Basketball Still a Focus

The men’s and women’s basketball event is still a major focus at the 2024 Paris Olympics, especially now that there are just our teams remaining.

This is not going to be an event in which you will get a ton of betting value as there is a clear favorite to win the gold medal. 

There is a good opportunity to bet on the men’s team from France to get to the gold medal game as they are five-point underdogs against Germany.

France has odds sitting at +1200 to win the gold medal, and it might be wise to take that bet. 

Team USA is still a massive favorite to win the gold medal in men’s basketball, but there are some prop bets to check out.

Kevin Durant is at +224 to lead the team in scoring, and it would be wise to take those odds as he will pass up Anthony Edwards. 

Betting on the top point scorer in the entire tournament is another great option, and there are some big names as favorites.

Here is a look at some of the top betting options to consider:

  • Franz Wagner +199

  • Nikola Jokic +250

  • Bogdan Bogdanovic +600

Those three players are from Germany and Serbia, and each country is guaranteed at least two more games.

Take Jokic to end this tournament with the most points overall as he will need to have a big game against Team USA. 

On the women’s side of things, Team USA still has a great odds to win the entire tournament, and they continue to roll.

France is a 4.5-point betting favorite against Belgium in the semifinals on Friday, and it would be wise to bet on the home team to come away with a big victory. 

There will be some prop betting options on the women’s side as well, but they will come out closer to the start of the semifinals. 

Olympic Basketball
Women’s Pick: Team USA | Current Olympic Basketball Odds
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A Look at Track Odds

The track and field action at the Paris Olympics is really starting to heat up, and that should be much of the focus moving forward.

There are still some big races set to take place, especially in some of the most interesting relays. 

Team USA is a big favorite to win the men’s 4x100m relay at -280, but Jamaica is lurking with odds set at +234.

Since this is a race in which anything can happen, it wouldn’t be a horrible idea to jump on those odds and back Jamaica to get this done. 

The men’s marathon is another race in which you should expect something crazy to happen, and the odds are tight for a number of runners.

This will be  race in which you can get some serious value, and taking Eliud Kipchoge at +300 is going to be a great wager to make. 

The 4x100m women’s relay is going to be another race in which the United States is expected to dominate, but don’t be surprised to see a competitive race in this one.

Taking the United States with their odds at -575 is not even worth it, but you could look at another country for a chance to cash in. 

Olympic Athletics
Olympic Pick: Team USA | Current Olympic Athletics Odds
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Volleyball Odds Available

Volleyball is a sport that is played in many different forms at the Olympics, and there has been some great action taking place.

Beach volleyball is still a bit harder to predict at this time, but things are starting to shake out on the court. 

Italy continues to be a big betting favorite to win a gold medal on the women’s side of things, but they have also been a bit shaky at times.

The odds for Italy to win the gold medal are sitting at -142, but now is the time to jump on the United States. 

This is a team that has a ton of talent, and they now have odds sitting at +280 to come away with a gold medal.

WIth the semifinals set to take place soon, it’s time to take the United States as they will pick up a big win. 

Be sure to follow the beach volleyball odds to be ready to make those bets as well. 

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Men’s Pick: Scottie Scheffler | Current Olympic Volleyball Odds
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