Nigeria vs Australia Preview & Prediction | Paris 2024 Olympics | Women’s Basketball | Group Stage

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Nigeria have been dealt a desperately difficult draw in the group stage, as was the case back in Tokyo and start here as firm underdogs vs Australia, who would be extremely disappointed not to pick up a medal come the end of the tournament.

START DATE/TIME: Monday 29th July, 2024, UK – 10:00am / US ET – 5:00am / US PT – 2:00am

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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NIGERIA VS AUSTRALIA PREDICTION

Lots of excitement surrounds Australia, who may just be the main contenders to deny USA an eighth consecutive gold medal. The Opals can call upon 43-year-old Lauren Jackson, a former WNBL MVP and four-time Olympic medalist and she is joined by a stellar supporting cast. Australia boasts a very promising mix of experienced talent and young stars.

Nigeria certainly aren't pushovers by any stretch, but Australia are such dangerous opponents who can hurt them across the court. The expectation is Australia will overcome them fairly comfortably and win by a healthy margin to set the pace in Group B.

NIGERIA VS AUSTRALIA TIP: AUSTRALIA TO WIN WITH -25.5 POINT SPREAD