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2012 Olympic Basketball Betting: Team USA vs. Australia

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Brett David Roberts in Headlines,NBA

Kevin Durant led team USA with 28 points in the victory over Argentina

USA (5-0) vs. Australia (3-2)

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FIBA Basketball Betting Preview: USA Vs Russia

Posted on September 8, 2010September 8, 2010 by Brett David Roberts in Headlines,NBA

usa-basketball-rose — Derrick Rose and team USA are 23.5 point favorites over Russia on Thursday morning

Russia has appeared strong in this tournament despite being without versatile forward Andrei Kirilenko. Their other former NBA player, Victor Kryhapa, has not been playing either. Their only loss, to Turkey, came as no surprise, as Hedo Turkoglu, Ersan Ilyasova, and the rest of the Turkish team has been great playing in their home country for this tournament. Sasha Kaun has been a bright spot for Russia, as well. He went late in the second round of the NBA draft, but has looked to be worth much more in play throughout. His lanky and gangly frame allows him to squirm his way for open looks. Thus far he is averaging 11.5 ppg.

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Team USA Vs Brazil Preview and Odds

Posted on August 30, 2010August 30, 2010 by Vincent Ginardi in Headlines,NBA

For a team with a lot of question marks going in, the Unites States has looked pretty convincing so far in the 2010 FIBA World Championships. After defeating Croatia 106-78, the U.S. beat Slovenia 99-77. But next up for the U.S. will be there toughest Group B opponent, Brazil. Brazil is also 2-0, beating Iran 81-65 and Tunisia 80-65. Let’s take a look at the game, odds according to Pinnacle and Bookmaker.