Heads up sports fans! This USA versus Belgium matchup is shaping up to be a can't-miss women's basketball game at the Olympics. Now, you might just think the USA team, which is top dawg in Group C, has this one in the bag. Sense dictates, right? Strengthening this assumption are powerhouses like A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, dishing out 24 and 22 points per game respectively this month. We haven't even mentioned Brittney Griner with an average of 9 rebounds per game; that girl must be having dreams of basketballs raining down on her from the sky!
But don't start waving your star-spangled banners just yet! Belgium, skipping in at third in Group C, has a secret weapon in the form of Emma Meesseman, clocking in an average of 25 points per game. She's playing spellbinding basketball, folks. Julie Vanloo is not far behind, contributing 18 points per game. Take a moment to imagine their offensive wrath!
Adding an interesting twist, the last game between them saw the USA edge out Belgium 81 to 79. That's fingernail biting close! Belgium might just be out for redemption—don't we all love a great redemption story! Remember, USA is yet to lose a game in the tournament, while Belgium faltered once. But history and standings don't play the game; players do!
So, what's the word? You’re asking me to bet my tailor-made suit on the line? Here's my two cents. With the USA's robust lineup overshadowing its slight advantage in the standings, chalk this one up to the red, white, and blue. But remember, Belgian waffles aren't the only thing that's hot about Belgium.
And so, dear readers, may I present to you...
Albert’s Prediction: USA by 7