In view of 2020 being a huge year that includes the US Presidential election gambling action will be hot and heavy. Among the reasons, why is the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan will host the Olympics from July 24 through August 9, 2020. Of course, one of the most popular aspects of the 2020 Olympic Games betting is the multitude of different events to choose from. It is that wide variety of choices that thrill gamblers with constant action for a week and a half. This year’s anticipation is higher than ever as will be wagering activity.
Olympic Games Wagering Options
To being with the 2020 Olympic Games will offer similar wagering options to all other sports regularly on the board. Gamblers can get online betting choices on futures, sides, totals, props, and matchups. Yet another option will be live betting that takes place during events.
Top Sports
Talk about the ultimate buffet of games for sports fans! Above all the 2020 Olympic Games will offer 33 different sports. Among them are such popular choices as diving, swimming, basketball, boxing, gymnastics, and tennis. In particular men’s basketball is one of the biggest draws for television and wagering activity.
Olympic Basketball
In spite of other countries closing the gap, the United States remained the 2016 Olympic Gold Medal winner. Serbia won the Silver medal with Spain taking the Bronze. In the same way, the United States won the women’s basketball Gold medal. Spain was the Silver medal winner in women’s hoops with Serbia taking the Bronze. Consider that the USA men’s basketball team has won the last three Gold medals. Team USA has failed to take the Gold just one in the last seven Olympic events.
Big Time Names
Namely, NBA superstar Kevin Durant could be a key 2020 Olympic Games betting asset. Durant averaged a team-best 19.4 points per game for Team USA in 2016. Additionally, Durant added five rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. From a three-point range, the Brooklyn Nets marquee man posted a 58% shooting rate. Other top USA Olympic basketball stars should include Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving, and Draymond Green.
Serbia
Counter to Team USA is the Serbian national team. Serbia was not an accident as the Silver medal winner in 2016. Consistent with that success are Serbian stars such as Nikola Jokic. The Denver Nuggets franchise star adds instant credibility for Serbia any time they take the floor. Also coming from the NBA is the center Boban Marjanovic of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Spain
On the whole, Spain has been one of the most consistent contenders for men’s Olympic basketball. Spain has taken the Silver medal in the last two Olympic games. Most important of all is the fact that Spain won the Gold medal at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. With that win, they will enter the 2020 Olympic Games with plenty of momentum. Correspondingly gamblers are going to give them a hard look like a top tier favorite.
Tokyo
On this occasion, Tokyo will host the Olympic Games for the second time in its history. Last time in 1964 for this exciting World Class city. Tokyo is the first Asian city to host the Olympic Games for the second time. Encompassing Japan’s reputation as an Olympic host is the fact that it hosted two previous Winter Olympic games.