At the onset, Men’s Indoor Volleyball has several realistic Summer Olympics betting championship candidates. Poland opened as the favorite for the 2021 Summer Olympics. The second choice goes to defending champion Brazil. In 2016 as the host country, Brazil won the Olympic Gold medal. Betting action shows great parity on the men’s indoor volleyball side. And that is where teams such as Russia OC, France, and the USA come into play. Brazil (2016), Russia (2012), and the United States (2008) have each won Gold in the past three summer Olympic games.
2021 Summer Olympic Games Men’s Indoor Volleyball
| Date: | July 23 Through August 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Tokyo, Japan |
| TV Coverage: | NBC Family of Networks |
Men’s Indoor Volleyball Odds:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Poland | +250 |
| Brazil | +325 |
| Russia OC | +325 |
| France | +550 |
| USA | +550 |
| Italy | +900 |
| Argentina | +5500 |
| Canada | +6600 |
| Iran | +6600 |
| Japan | +6600 |
| Tunisia | +50000 |
| Venezuela | +50000 |
2021 Summer Olympics SBG Odds Overview
Consider that Poland is one of the most decorated teams in indoor men’s volleyball history. Sharps see the Poles as a team with tremendous sportsbook upside. While the public normally gravitates to the past champion (Brazil). Gamblers also give the United States the benefit of the doubt in most sports. And rightfully so. The Americans are constantly in contention for the gold at each Olympics. Volleyball is not a game that squares are familiar with. Thus, there is the potential to find good value after casual fans load up on the name-brand teams.
Poland +250
Poland has one Olympic Gold Medal (1976) for men’s indoor volleyball. Also, Poland boasts three world championships, including two recent titles (2014 and 2018). Poland won the 2019 World Cup as well. Head coach Vital Heynen is a German with vast coaching experience. Including a past stint as the head coach of Team Germany in other international competitions. Heynen was named head coach of Poland in February 2018.
Brazil +355
The last time out for Brazil in the Olympics was the 2016 Gold Medal. It was the ultimate triumph in that Brazil was the host nation. Previously, Canarinhos won Gold at the 2004 and 1992 Summer Olympics. Brazil enters the Olympics in good form with a 2019 World Cup. Head coach Renan Dal Zotto is a past player on the Brazil national team. In fact, he played in the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Dal Zotto was named head coach in 2017.
Russia OC +325
On the whole, Russia is one of the most decorated teams in men’s indoor volleyball history. Russia has four Gold Medals in its history. Russia’s most recent title was in 2012. Additionally, the Russians have six World Cup titles and 14 European championships. Head coach Tuomas Sammelvuo is the former Finland head coach. Since 2019, he’s been the head coach of Russia.
France +550
Although France has never won Olympic Gold in men’s indoor volleyball, they’re seen as an emerging power. Much of that is based on their 2015 European championship.
USA +550
To be exact, the United States is a premier team for men’s indoor Olympic volleyball. The most recent USA Gold was in 2008 in Beijing. Additionally, the United States won the 2015 World Cup. Head coach John Speraw won three national championships in the college ranks at UC Irvine.
2021 Summer Olympics Men’s Indoor Volleyball SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Poland is a justifiable Summer Olympic Games odds favorite. Their time has come.
2021 Summer Olympics Men’s Indoor Volleyball Best Bet: Poland.