Olympics Day 6 betting preview & top tips | August 1, 2024

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games continue on Thursday, August 1, with a packed schedule of events. Here are our best bets for Day 6.

Rowing: Women’s Four Final

Winning both World Cup events and the European Championships in 2024, Great Britain enter this event in stellar form. They were also the quickest in the heats, finishing just in front of the Netherlands (+250), who shape as their main competitors. Despite not offering much value, Team GB are the smart bet at -200 with leading Olympic bookmakers.

Rowing: Men’s Four Final

Winners in this event at five of the last six Olympics, Great Britain are clear favourites once again. They are the world champions and, although they finished second-fastest in the heats, should be too strong in the final at -133.33 with top sports betting sites.

Canoe Slalom: Men’s Kayak Final

One of the greatest K1 competitors of all time, Czech Republic’s Jiri Prskavec is looking to become the first person to ever defend gold in this event. He enters these Games in excellent form, coming second in the 2023 World Championships and winning the European Championships. He finished second in both heats, and with the emergence of France’s Titouan Castryck (+130), the safer bet is backing Prskavec to win gold or silver at -153.85 with Neds.

Men’s Hockey: India vs Belgium

Outright favourites for the gold medal, Belgium have had a fantastic start to their Olympic campaign. With wins over Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, the reigning gold medallists have scored 10 goals while conceding just three. While India should be a strong challenge, they don’t have the attacking power to match the Belgians, who offer great value as favourites at -138.89 with top hockey bookmakers.

Men’s Basketball: Australia vs Greece

Despite being led by two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece are yet to win a match at the 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, Australia have beaten Spain and were strong in the first half against Canada, so back them to cover the line of 4.5 points at -109.89 with leading basketball bookmakers.

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