Dyson Daniels Leads Australia in Critical Olympic Basketball Clash Against Canada

Peter Dewey July 29, 2024

Dyson Daniels, Australia's standout point guard, leads a seasoned team into an Olympic men's basketball showdown agnst Canada on Tuesday. The Australians kicked off their tournament with a dominant win over Spn, while Sh Gilgeous-Alexander and the Canadians held off Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in Saturday's opening game.

This pivotal Group A encounter features two teams that are considered potential gold medal conters alongside Team USA. A victory for either side will significantly strengthen their chances of advancing to the knockout stages, with both needing a strong performance agnst Canada’s formidable lineup that boasts SGA as well as RJ Barrett.

The Canadians’ first outing was marred by 14 turnovers, yet Gilgeous-Alexander and Barrett still managed to score over 20 points each. To compete effectively agnst Australia's formidable squad which includes six current NBA players and former NBA guard Matthew Dellavedova Canada might need to achieve a higher standard of play.

Here’s an analysis including betting odds, key players to watch, and the best bet for Tuesday's match-up:

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook:

Spreads

• Australia +6.5 -118

• Canada -6.5 -102

Moneyline

• Australia: +210

• Canada: -258

Total

• Over 178 -110, Under 178 -110

As the Canadians' hype and talent are acknowledged, it's worth noting that their performance agnst Greece was less than flawless despite SGA's impressive scoring. Greece isn't as formidable as Australia; the latter's victory over Spn saw five players contribute double-figure points, including Jock Landale with 20.

Landale could be pivotal in this match-up given Canada's front-line weakness. While Canada likely emerges victorious, the odds for spreading Australia +6.5 at -118 suggest that Mills' team might cover the spread agnst the Canadians on Tuesday.

Pick: Australia +6.5 -118

that odds may fluctuate as they are subject to change.

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Peter Dewey is a senior editor at Sports Illustrated Betting. His professional background includes roles in sports writing and editing across various platforms such as BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun, and the Meriden Record-Journal. Based in New York City, his passion lies with basketball, particularly his beloved New York Knicks.

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