The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France. As we gear up for this global sporting event, let’s explore the gold medal Over/Under lines provided by FanDuel Sportsbook and make some expert picks and predictions.
A Look Back: Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were ultimately held from July 23 to August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Despite the challenges, the Tokyo Games were historic, with 93 nations earning medals—a new record—and 65 countries securing at least one gold. Bermuda, the Philippines, and Qatar achieved their first-ever gold medals, while Burkina Faso, San Marino, and Turkmenistan won their first medals of any kind. Australian swimmer Emma McKeon stood out with a total of 7 medals.
Team USA led the medal count with 113 total medals, including 39 golds, narrowly surpassing China, which won 38 golds among its 89 medals. Japan, the host nation, set a national record with 27 gold medals and 58 total medals. The top five also included Great Britain (22 golds) and the Russian Federation (20 golds), with Australia finishing sixth with 17 golds. France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands each secured 10 gold medals.
Notable surprise golds came from Hungary (6), Norway (4), Uzbekistan (3), and several other countries, including Bermuda and Puerto Rico, each earning their first-ever gold medals.
2024 Summer Olympics Gold Medal Over/Under Odds
Here are the current gold medal Over/Under odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. For a full list of lines, visit the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub. (Lines last updated Sunday, July 21, at 6:24 a.m. ET.)
- United States: 40.5 (Over: -114 | Under: -114)
- China: 34.5 (Over: -148 | Under: +112)
- France: 24.5 (Over: +106 | Under: -140)
- Great Britain: 16.5 (Over: -114 | Under: -114)
- Netherlands: 14.5 (Over: -148 | Under: +112)
- Australia: 13.5 (Over: -132 | Under: +100)
- Italy: 11.5 (Over: +112 | Under: -148)
- Germany: 10.5 (Over: +106 | Under: -140)
- Canada: 5.5 (Over: -138 | Under: +104)
- Spain: 4.5 (Over: -114 | Under: -114)
- Sweden: 4.5 (Over: -114 | Under: -114)
- Denmark: 3.5 (Over: -148 | Under: +112)
- Republic of Ireland: 2.5 (Over: -102 | Under: -130)
Best Bets for Gold Medals
BET TEAM USA OVER 40.5 (-114)
Team USA has consistently been a gold standard in the Olympics, particularly strong in gymnastics, swimming, and track and field. Despite a slight dip in Tokyo with 39 golds, the U.S. has averaged 44.3 gold medals over the past three Olympiads. With a track record of excellence, betting on the U.S. to surpass 40.5 golds is a solid choice.
BET FRANCE UNDER 24.5 (-140)
Although host nations often see a boost in medal counts, France’s history suggests a more modest total. France earned 10 golds in Tokyo and has generally stayed around this mark in recent Olympics. Aiming for 25 or more golds seems ambitious, so betting on France to finish under 24.5 golds is prudent.
BET GREAT BRITAIN OVER 16.5 (-114)
Great Britain has shown impressive performances in recent Olympics, securing 22 golds in Tokyo and consistently reaching 17 or more in the past three Games. With a strong track record, it’s reasonable to bet on Great Britain to exceed 16.5 golds.
BET DENMARK UNDER 3.5 (+112)
Denmark’s Olympic gold history shows modest results, with a maximum of 4 golds in recent Games. Given their performance trends, betting on Denmark to stay under 3.5 golds offers good value, especially if you’re keeping an eye on key events like sailing and handball.
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