Canada vs Australia Preview & Prediction | Paris 2024 Olympics | Men’s Basketball | Group Stage

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Basketball fans will have been eagerly waiting for this showdown since the fixtures were released for the men’s 5x5 as two genuine medal contenders in Canada and Australia do battle in Group A.

START DATE/TIME: Tuesday 30th July, 2024, UK – 12:30pm / US ET – 7:30am / US PT – 4:30am

HOW TO WATCH THE PARIS OLYMPICS ON TV: UK – BBC is the main broadcaster while some event will be televised on Eurosport / US – NBC is the main broadcaster while some events will be shown on NBCSN, CNBC, USA Network and Telemundo

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CANADA VS AUSTRALIA PREDICTION

Canada passed the test posed by Greece and Giannis Antetokounmpo last time out, winning 86-79, setting things up nicely with Australia also emerging victorious over Spain. The defence of Canada will be vital in this next game, but Canadian fans have reason to be positive with team chemistry clearly good after a strong showing against Greece.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s shooting ability gives Canada a lethal weapon offensively, which will be critical when taking on another tough team defensively in Australia. Although the Aussies have the size and strength to potentially overwhelm Canada, they lack an ace shooter like SGA and that makes the Canadians worth backing to edge this one.

CANADA VS AUSTRALIA TIP: CANADA TO WIN