The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson, Plus Olympics Hoops Bets With Joe House
2024/7/26
The Bill Simmons Podcast
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Bill Simmons和Joe House讨论了他们对奥运会篮球比赛的赌博策略，他们认为美国队虽然是夺冠热门，但存在一些可以利用的价值，例如法国队和德国队。他们详细分析了各支球队的优缺点，并对美国队的阵容和球员状态表达了担忧，认为球队在关键时刻的阵容选择和化学反应存在不确定性。他们还讨论了几个具体的投注选择，例如勒布朗·詹姆斯成为美国队助攻王，安东尼·戴维斯成为美国队篮板王等。
Joe House详细分析了法国队和德国队获胜的可能性，他认为法国队强大的防守是其优势，而德国队的球员自信、默契和合理的阵容也是其竞争力所在。他还对美国队在热身赛中的表现表示担忧，认为球队在关键时刻的阵容选择和球员状态存在不确定性，这增加了比赛的不确定性。
Deep Dive
Bill Simmons and Joe House analyze Team USA's Olympic basketball prospects, discussing their surprising bets against their own country and potential vulnerabilities. They delve into player roles, crunch-time lineups, and individual player props, expressing concerns about team chemistry and LeBron's dominance. They also explore dark horse contenders like France and Germany.
- Simmons and House bet against USA in the Olympics.
- They see value in France and Germany as potential upset picks.
- LeBron's point forward role raises concerns about team chemistry and Tatum's minutes.
- Anthony Davis is a strong rebounding bet, while LeBron leading in assists is a favorite.
- They debate the potential impact of KD's return and Edwards' scoring ability.
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