American Women To Dominate Water Polo

Hey, the Olympic theme music draws ever closer. We are a mere two months away from the ultimate international competition. Yes, athletes will battle for medals many disciplines. Let's head to the Eiffel Tower and Paris. At Online Sports Betting, we take an early peak at some potential Olympic wagers for water polo. So, first, we spotlight some 2024 Olympic Water Polo Bets featuring Team USA and other countries.

WHAT: The Summer Olympics - Water Polo events
WHEN: Saturday, July 27th, 2024 - Sunday, August 11th, 2024
WHERE: Paris, France at Olympic Aquatic Centre on NBC, USA, Peacock, and more
WHY: The best water polo athletes get together.

Odds are subject to change.

Bettors get wet with a special treat with the Summer Olympics of 2024 from Paris, France. The Olympic Water Polo picks spotlight the women and men as they do battle for gold. Again, the handy Olympics betting guide on how to bet on Paris 2024 is helpful. After all, due to COVID, we only had to wait three years this time around. Here is the latest table for the early gold medal water polo odds courtesy of BetOnline Online Sportsbook Review.

2024 Olympics Water Polo
Women
USA	-260	-290	-300
Netherlands	+500	+450	+475
Spain	+600	+550	+550
Hungary	+1000	+1000	+1000
Men
Hungary	+200	+200	+200
Spain	+200	+250	+220
Italy	+300	+280	+275
Croatia	+600	+600	+650
Greece	+700	+750	+750

2024 Olympic Water Polo Bets Look At The Women

2024 Olympic Water Polo Bets look at the women first. Yes, with a mere two months until the preliminary action starts, it remains logical to start looking at what has happened and what might occur. From there, we can make a few educated guesses on who could come out on top.

Again, keep in mind, the men's tournament may have more competition in theory. Any one of five teams could easily take home the gold medal. Meanwhile, the women appear to be dominated by the Americans and the Netherlands. However, could Spain or Hungary make a splash? Foregone conclusions are never quite automatic. However, the French team is not expected to be a factor here. Not even the home wave can help there.

Anyway, let us take a look at some of the contenders starting with the favorites. Now, it is time to shoot high but not wide.

Team USA Favorites To Repeat Water Polo Gold

Team USA remain favorites to repeat Water Polo gold. Now, the Americans roll in as -260 (was -300 on Bovada) favorites as June approaches. With how the past Olympics and the Worlds have gone, there lies little mystery here. The Americans compete at a level and intensity few other countries can match. 2024 Olympic Water Polo Bets look at a couple of options.

Naturally, the Americans are the defending Olympic champions. They won in 2012 and 2016 as well. So, the question is can they win their fourth gold in a row? There was that stumble at the 2023 World Championship. It was a different United States squad which settled for fifth. Some pundits were stunned but a few dismissed it as a blip. That was proven right as Team USA stamped their authority in Doha this February - winning some closer matches.

Could the Americans lose the gold medal this time? Their matches have been closer over the last year as other counties clearly have caught up. Do they have that finishing kick or will the pressure be too much? This will not be like the dominance the Americans experienced in Tokyo where they routed Spain 14-5 in the gold medal match.

Alas, the -260 here for the gold is a decent number. We will take the Americans here.

Team USA To win Water Polo gold

-260

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Some Other Olympic Water Polo Bets From The Women

So, the Olympic Water Polo Women bets grow with excitement. Why? The last twelve calendar months have shown the potential for other nations to challenge the United States. Furthermore, any team can stumble even on the world's biggest stage. Look at what happened to the Netherlands at Doha. They were expected to challenge and even beat the Americans. Instead, they finished fifth after losing early to Hungary in the penalties.

The field carries a little more intrigue looking down at countries like Spain and then Hungary. Hungary is one of those nations to have a realistic chance at sweeping the gold medals. Spain is the other. Spain is rightfully getting a bit more press but the Hungary women have grown since their Under-20 Bronze at the 2021 FINA World Championships. At +1000, they have a shot at more than just making some waves. Draws from the pots are going to be crucial.

Yes, we project fewer routs and runaways in this tournament. Spain again is in this weird spot at around +550 to +600. They have dominated the past two European Championship and have that second from Tokyo. Could the Spanish take that next step? In theory, any one of several countries can. However, the Americans and even Hungarians and Dutch seem to know something. Does Spain have to overcome something mentally?

Again, anything can happen. Our choice from the Dutch, Spain, and Hungary is Hungary in a considerable surprise.

Hungary To win the women's gold in water polo

+1000

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What About The Men?

Finally, what about the men? The Water Polo event is wide open. When it comes to the 2024 Olympic Water Polo Bets, there are five countries with +700 or shorter odds. Hungary and Spain headline the event but Italy, Greece, Croatia, and even Serbia can factor into the proceedings. Also, the men's gold medal match is one of the last events to take place in Paris. It often takes on its own top box office status.

As for a prediction, this may be the toughest event to figure out. If one thought the women was daunting, the men are even more so. That is how evenly matched this field is. Greece is a fun pick here and has come so close in the big events several times since 2021.

Greece To win gold in men's water polo

+750

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