BRAZIL +3.5
Brazil is 4-1 in this tournament with their only blemish being a one point loss to the Russians. The better team here is getting points. Brazil has the ability to pound the ball in the paint. I really like the match up. They have one of the most experienced ball handlers in the tournament in Barbossa and probably the best NBA backup Center in Splitter. Argentina's strength is shooting the trey and opposing teams are shooting only 29% ( 23-80 ) from beyond the arc against the Brazilians and this is tops in the tournament. They have big front line that does a great job altering shots.
USA / AUSTRALIA UNDER 189
The pattern here suggest this game will go Under. This probably won't be a popular wager as most bettors will blindly bet this game Over after watching the last 2 USA games. The oddsmakers already know this and that is why this Total is a little inflated. With the Semis and Finals coming up there is no reason why the Americans shouldn't ease up a little. 189 points in a 40 minute is like 228 points in an NBA game. I'll take my chances with the UNDER. FINAL SCORE USA 97 AUSTRALIA 73
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