Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Nigeria W
USA W
The program of quarterfinal matches of women's basketball at the Olympics will close Nigeria W - USA W. The prediction for the match of these national teams is made by Dailysports analysts.
Nigeria W
The Nigerian team came to the Olympics as a big underdog, few expected a breakthrough from the team. The Africans managed to surprise already in the first match, when they sensationally defeated Australia with a score of 75:62. They failed to compete with France in the second game - 54:75.
In the last match the team gave another surprise when they defeated Canada 79:70. With two wins in three games, Nigeria shared the first place in the group with two rivals, but according to additional indicators became the third, which did not prevent them from making it to the quarterfinals. The team has been the underdog in all its matches at the tournament.
USA W
When it comes to basketball, the Americans come to the Olympics for gold, both men and women. So far, Team USA is on track, as they have confidently won their group. They started with a spectacular victory over Japan - 102:76, then beat Belgium - 87:74, and in the last match for the first place in the quartet they defeated Germany - 87:68.
According to the results, we can see that the Americans play themselves and also let their opponents play, not acting tightly in defense. The team looks easy so far and has every chance to win the tournament.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
- The teams played each other six months ago in the Olympic qualifying, then there was no fight, the Americans won with a score of 100:46.
- In games involving the United States scored at least 155 points in this tournament, Nigeria has the most effective match 149 points.
- Bookmakers' quotes: W1 - 21, X - 21, W2 - 1.01.
Nigeria W vs USA W Prediction
Everyone realizes that this is the end of Nigeria's fairy tale, the Americans will dominate, they should easily win if they are not overconfident. I will risk to bet on the success of the USA with -26.5 points.
