Team USA vs. Serbia odds, time: 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball picks, predictions from proven expert

The 2024 Paris Olympics are rolling and the United States men's basketball team is getting set to take on Serbia in Group C action. This game goes down on Sunday morning as the Americans try to set the tone after a few shaky pre-Olympics showings. These teams last met on July 17, with the USA winning 105-79 in an exhibition.

Tipoff is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. ET in Lille, France. The United States are 12.5-point favorites in the latest Team USA vs. Serbia odds. The over/under for total points is 181.5. Before making any Serbia vs. Team USA picks or 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball predictions, you need to see what SportsLine's Bruce Marshall has to say .

An in-demand guest on numerous sports talk radio and TV shows across the country, Marshall, who was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter, vast array of editorial work has been featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the New York Post and many other outlets. He has won various handicapping titles and also is working on several book projects. Marshall finished the 2023-24 season on a 197-143 roll on NBA picks (+3578) and 54-37 on college basketball picks (+1340). Anybody following his basketball picks has seen big returns.

Now, Marshall has broken down USA vs. Serbia and the Paris Olympics 2024 odds and revealed his best bets. You can find his picks only at SportsLine . Here are the lines and trends for Serbia vs. USA:

• USA vs. Serbia spread: USA -12.5
• USA vs. Serbia over/under: 181.5 points
• USA vs. Serbia money line: USA -950, Serbia +590
• USA: Team USA is averaging 96.4 through five exhibitions
• SRB: Roster has four active NBA players
• USA vs. Serbia picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Team USA can cover

Team USA is looking to start off group play on a positive note. This squad is loaded with star talent all over the floor but it hasn't been smooth sailing going into the Olympics. They won all five of their exhibition matchups but three of those wins were by single digits. The United States has relied on LeBron James, who stepped up big in the wins over South Sudan and Germany.

In the July 17 exhibition, they were led by Stephen Curry who had 24 points and knocked down six 3-pointers. During that victory, they also had three other players score in double figures with Anthony Edwards and Bam Adebayo. James is still playing a top level and is still the engine of this offense. See the picks at SportsLine .

Why Serbia can cover

The Serbians have four players who are currently on an NBA roster, led by Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. The three-time NBA MVP is able to be an all-around difference-maker for this team. He rebounds the ball with ease while finding different to be effective as a scorer and facilitator.

They also have Bogdan Bogdanovic, who provides the Serbians with a solid ball handler who can create his own shot. Spacing the floor will be key as the United States has great perimeter defenders. Nikola Jovic of the Miami Heat is another impact playmaker. Jovic stands at 6-foot-10, but owns the jumper to stretch the floor if needed. See the picks at SportsLine .

How to make Serbia vs. United States picks

Marshall has analyzed Team USA vs. Serbia from every angle, and he's leaning Under on the point total. He has also found a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's sharing what it is, and which side to back, only at SportsLine .

So who wins Team USA vs. Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and what critical x-factor makes one side of the spread a must back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the expert who finished the 2023-24 NBA season up more than $3,500 , and find out.