Olympics Day 14 betting picks & best odds | August 9, 2024

With just three days to go in the 2024 Paris Olympics, there are still plenty of medals up for grabs. Here are our best bets for Day 14.

Canoeing: Men’s C1 1000m

In a tightly contested field, there is value across the board — particularly in the favourite, Isaquias Queiroz. The Brazilian is a four-time Olympic medallist and the reigning champion in this event. He is also a seven-time world champion, so back him to secure gold at +125 with top Olympics bookmakers.

Soccer: France vs Spain Men’s Gold Medal Match

The two pre-Games favourites for the gold meet in the final as hosts France face off against fellow European giants Spain. While both teams have been impressive, the French stand out due to their record of 11 goals scored and only one conceded. The quality of their over-23 players is also a clear advantage, so back France to secure the win inside 90 minutes at +145 with leading soccer bookies.

Athletics: Women’s 400m Final

While the Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino (-454.55) is the overwhelming favourite, there is value in the medal markets. Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek is the European champion and finished runner-up at last year’s World Championships. She ran her fastest-ever time just last month, and after winning her semi-final, she offers great value to stand on the podium at +195 with leading athletics betting sites.

Athletics: Women’s 10,000m Final

The women’s 10,000m final looks set to be a two-horse race between Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet (-303.03) and Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay. While Chebet is looking for her second gold, having won the 5000m, she lacks experience in this event and is yet to run this distance at a major meet. Tsegay is the reigning world champion and no one has come within 20 seconds of her best time this season, so back her to win gold at +350 with top online bookmakers.

Athletics: Men’s 400m Hurdles Final

Entering as the clear favourite, the USA’s Rai Benjamin will be hoping to improve on his silver medal from Tokyo. The 27-year-old has been the quickest in this event this season and has not lost a race in 2024. While he offers little value, Benjamin to win gold is a safe bet at -227.27 with Bovada.

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