Team USA is one of four teams still sporting a perfect 4-0 record in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Lithuania is also part of that group, led by Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas. That should make Sunday's matchup between the two teams a great game.
Team USA hasn't been challenged much thus far, winning by an average margin of 28.8 points. Lithuania has been running over the competition too, winning by 25.3 points per game.
Team USA vs Lithuania odds
Team USA opened as a 17.5-point favorite heading into the second-round game against Lithuania before setting in at 16.5 points.
You can take a look at the spread, over/under and moneyline for Team USA vs Lithuania below, courtesy of BetMGM:
| Team | Spread | Total Points | Moneyline |
| Team USA | -16.5 (-120) | o177.5 (-110) | -2500 |
| Lithuania | +16.5 (+100) | u177.5 (-110) | +1000 |
Best props for Team USA vs. Lithuania
Jonas Valanciunas over 9.5 rebounds (-120)
Valanciunas is averaging 14 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for Lithuania and will be a problem. He has long been one of the best offensive rebounders in the NBA.
Team USA coach Steve Kerr has been using smaller backup centers in Paolo Banchero and Bobby Portis. Valanciunas should feast against them.
Jaren Jackson Jr. under 3.5 rebounds (+140)
Predicting that a starting center will grab less than 3.5 rebounds might seem a little nutty, but Jackson Jr. is not a great rebounder. He's averaged only 3.3 rebounds for this tournament and grabbed zero against Montenegro on Friday.
Jackson Jr. has never been a great rebounder, even in the NBA. He plays with one of the best box out guys in the league in Steven Adams, yet only averaged 6.8 rebounds per game for the Grizzlies last year.
Steve Kerr may have to go to Walker Kessler if Valanciunas is causing too much trouble, limiting Jackson's minutes. Jackson is foul-prone too, and that could be an issue.
Team USA vs Lithuania prediction
Our pick: Lithuania +16.5
Team USA has had its fair share of blowouts in this tournament. But they showed against Montenegro that they do have a particular Achilles' heel when it comes to teams with size.
Montenegro's 23 offensive rebounds kept them in the game. Nikola Vucevic feasted with 18 points and 16 rebounds.
Valanciunas is much more physical than Vucevic. He's averaging 14 points and 9.8 rebounds per game for Lithuania and presents a lot of matchup problems. Lithuania has another former NBA big man too in the 7'0" Donatas Motiejunas. He's been a good rebounder for this tournament in limited minutes.
This Lithuania team blew Montenegro out by 20 points in their second game of the tournament. Team USA is coming off beating Montenegro by only 12, failing to cover the 25.5 point spread.
Team USA should prevail, but it is tough to see them covering a big 16.5 point spread against a very good Lithuanian team that has the size to give them trouble.
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Where to watch Team USA vs Lithuania
- Date: Sunday, Sep. 3
- Time: 8:40 a.m. ET | 5:40 a.m. PT
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream: Sling TV | Courtside 1891
Team USA vs Lithuania will air on ESPN2 in the United States. Viewers can also stream the game via Sling TV or catch a replay on Courtside 1891.
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