lambchop wrote:durden_tyler wrote:
Line moved already (from 17.5) so probable that bets on Serbia came early but this could still change as American bettors can still move this line (back to 17.5 or higher. Serbia already lost the first two meetings via big blowouts and i expect the same. Perhaps close until early 3Q but i feel US once again tires out Serbia (especially Jokic) late third and they pull away in the fourth. Scary over/under too (188.5 is too high even with all the weapons from both sides) but sticking with the over as i feel US wants to make a statement again.
It's not that Serbia can't beat the US. If KD has a normal shooting night, this game could actually be close, but I feel as though someone is bound to play well. Also, I'd be surprised if Curry doesn't have at least one good game shooting wise at this tournament. But, yea, if Booker, KD, Curry all have off nights, while the Serbs knock down shots, it could be wide open. Very unlikely though.
KD is what truly makes the US unbeatable. Unlike some of the other guys on this squad, KD knows how to play off-ball. His efficient movement combined with his unreal shooting ability makes the US impossible to guard. If he weren't on the team, I'd actually like the Serbians chance of stealing this game.
