Canada vs. Australia odds, time: 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball picks, predictions from proven expert

The 2024 Paris Olympics are rolling and men's basketball is one of the most exciting competitions on the slate. Canada and Australia will battle on Tuesday in 2024 Paris Olympics Group A action. Both teams are coming off wins. On Saturday, Canada defeated Australia 86-79, while Australia topped Spain 92-80. These teams are considered the top favorites in Group A and this outcome very well could determine the group winner.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. ET. Canada is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Australia vs. Canada odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 178. Before making any Canada vs. Australia picks or 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball predictions, you need to see what SportsLine writer Matt Severance has to say .

Severance is a well-connected writer and high-volume handicapper who has worked in the industry since 2005. Over the past three NBA seasons, Matt has returned $4,452. And over the past four college basketball seasons, Matt is up $887. Anybody following his basketball picks has seen big returns.

Now, Severance has broken down Canada vs. Australia 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 Australia vs. Canada:

• Australia vs. Canada spread: Canada -6.5
• Australia vs. Canada over/under: 178 points
• Australia vs. Canada money line: Canada -270, Australia +205
• CAN: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was third in the NBA in scoring (30.1) last season
• AUS: Australia won bronze in the 2020 Olympics
  
• Australia vs. Canada: See picks at SportsLine

Why Canada can cover

The Canadians have one of the most talented teams at the Paris Olympics. There are 10 current NBA players on the roster, led by guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander can impact the game in multiple ways. He's a reliable shot-creator and has great awareness as a passer. In the win over Greece, Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Forward RJ Barrett is another quality playmaker in the frontcourt for this group. Barrett can put the ball on the deck to attack the lane but also has a jumper to space the floor. He dropped a team-high 23 points with four rebounds and three assists in Saturday's win. Meanwhile, guard Lu Dort provides the Canadians with an athletic perimeter defender. He tallied eight points, four rebounds and two assists against Greece. See the picks at SportsLine .

Why Australia can cover

Australia is also feeling good as it secured a win in its Olympic opener. In that victory, it had five players who scored in double figures. The Australians are currently ranked fifth in the world and are ready to do damage. Center Jock Landale can use his post moves to create space and owns good footwork. Landale finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in the win over Spain.

Guard Josh Giddey generates plenty of good offensive opportunities. Giddey plays with a quick pace to get his teammates involved but has a nice touch on his own looks. The 21-year-old tallied 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists on Saturday. Meanwhile, guard Patty Mills is 35 and is playing in his fourth Olympics. That experience is a massive boost for this group, and against Spain Mills totaled 19 points, two assists and two steals. See the picks at SportsLine .

How to make Canada vs. Australia picks

Severance has analyzed Australia vs. Canada from every angle, and he's leaning Under on the point total. He has also discovered 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 Canada vs. Australia 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's up $4,452 over the past three NBA seasons, and find out.