Group C action in Men's Basketball takes place when Team USA and South Sudan collide on Wednesday in the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Sunday, the United States defeated Serbia 110-84. Meanwhile, South Sudan outmatched Puerto Rico 90-79. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. USA is a 28.5-point favorite in the latest USA vs. Serbia odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 191.5.

Before you make any USA vs. South Sudan picks or 2024 Paris Olympics basketball predictions, you need to see what SportsLine writer Bruce Marshall has to say. 

An in-demand guest on numerous sports talk radio and TV shows across the country, Marshall, who was synonymous with The Gold Sheet, the famed sports betting newsletter, vast array of editorial work has been featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the New York Post and many other outlets. He has won various handicapping titles and also is working on several book projects. Marshall finished the 2023-24 season on a 197-143 roll on NBA picks (+3578) and 54-37 on college basketball picks (+1340). Anybody following his basketball picks has seen HUGE returns! 

Marshall knows Team USA has a loaded roster, with LeBron James continuing to be the driving force for this team. James is almost impossible stop when he gets downhill and is a top-notch playmaker. In his last outing, James finished with 21 points, seven rebounds and nine assists.

Marshall also knows South Sudan made a statement in its first win and played Team USA down to the wire in an exhibition on July 20. Four of its five starters scored in double figures in the opener, led by guard Carlik Jones. He is able to create his own shot with good vision. On Sunday against Puerto Rico, Jones tallied 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Marshall has analyzed this USA vs. South Sudan matchup and he's leaning Over the total. He also has discovered a crucial x-factor that makes one side of the spread a must-back! 

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