Watch USA vs Nigeria predictions ahead of their contest at Tokyo Olympics. The USA women’s team begin their campaign at the Tokyo Olympics as they face Nigeria in the opening game. The teams face each other on Tuesday in an early morning tip-off. USA are the gold medal holders since 1996 Olympics. Having a long-time regime at the multi-sport event, it will be a great fixture for them.
The Nigerian team has been in a lofty position. Nigeria is one of the biggest long shots on the board to win the gold medal in Tokyo. It will be tough for the Nigerian women to even win a single game in Group B, which includes a solid France team and host nation Japan. This will be just the second time that Nigeria has competed in the Olympic Games in the women’s basketball event.
USA vs Nigeria Team Preview
USA have been a powerhouse of performance in the international event. They are the star studded with players from WNBA. USA are one of the favorites in the tournament. More than that they are a potential winner of the gold medal this season as well. They have had a mixed experience before their Olympic games. They were defeated by All-Star team but got over Nigeria in the exhibition match. It will be an easy match up for them.
Nigeria team have been developing in the international games a lot. They have proved they are no more a team to be dominated. During their recent international fixture, they streamlined their performance to offensive prowess. They are one of the teams who may get past the first round games. However, on comparison with USA they are not at par. It is a tough ask for them already.
USA vs Nigeria Line Ups and Starting 5s
The USA team will start with Ariel Atkins, Sue Bird, Tina Charles, Napheesa Collier and Skylar Diggins-Smith. Their go to rotations will be Sylvia Fowles, Chelsea Gray, Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and A’ja Wilson.
The Nigerian squad starter will be Amy Okonkwo, Promise Amukamara, Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah, Adaora Elon und Elizabeth Balogun. Their substitutions will be Atonye Nyingifa, Aisha Mohammed, Oderah Chidom, Erica Ogwumike, Ify Ibekwe and Victoria Macaulay.
USA vs Nigeria Predictions
There is little doubt that the United States is going to win this game. The question is whether or not the Americans will cover the large 31-point spread set in this Olympics opener. It makes sense that the line is set here after the USA beat Nigeria by 31 on Sunday, but that was a game in which Nigeria had cut the lead down to 17 in the fourth quarter. This might be easy cruise for USA but Nigeria should not be taken lightly. Catch the latest action of USA vs Nigeria predictions and pick you team.
