<p>Despite losing two of their three group games, the Boomers have advanced to the knockout stages of the 2024 Olympics.</p> <p>After Canada saw off Spain, the points differential system played into the Aussie’s hands and now they find themselves in a do-or-die clash with Serbia.</p> <p>If Australia’s last game was the Boomers vs Giannis, then this might just be the Boomers vs Jokic.</p> <p>Containing the reigning NBA MVP will be crucial if Australia wants to have any hope of defeating Serbia here.</p> <p>Can they do it and what game plan will head coach Brian Goorjian deploy to contain the Denver big man?</p> <p>Will we finally see a change in personnel in terms of Australia’s starting side? There were a number of questions being asked of some of Australia’s stars after their disjointed performance against Greece.</p> <p>So many questions, how about some answers? For the latest Aussie team news, odds, betting tips and more, check out our Australia vs Serbia Men’s Olympics tips and predictions below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Boomers Predicted Team</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Brian Goorjian was allegedly appalled by the ‘hero ball’ in the Boomers loss to Greece.</p> <p>Too many individuals trying to do it all themselves. In an effort to get the team chemistry back in shape, there could finally be a change to Australia's starting lineup at these Olympics.</p> <p>Nick Kay could make way for the more mobile Josh Green, but we are predicting a bit more of a curveball from Goorjian.</p> <p>The return of Dante Exum could see him moved not the start side and veteran Patty Mills revert to the pine.</p> <p>The Boomers backcourt hasn’t really worked so far this tournament, and this could be the shake up required to get it back into gear.</p> <p>Mills’ game breaking ability off the bench could also be exactly what the doctor will be ordering late game in this one.</p> <p><strong>Australia predicted team:</strong> <em>PG – Dante Exum, SG – Josh Giddey, SF – Dyson Daniels, PF – Nick Kay, C – Jock Landale.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Australia vs Serbia Predictions &amp; Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head (H2H)</h3> <p>Australia are currently the outsiders in the H2H market against Serbia here. Obviously Jokic will be some test for this Boomers side who have struggled defensively at times with teams that cut.</p> <p>Make no mistake, Jokic will find the open man, so they will need to be on high alert to stop the bleeding here as much as possible.</p> <p>They can’t put all their eggs in one Jokic-shaped basket however, with this Serbia team deep with NBA and EuroLeague players.</p> <p>Most notably big Bogdan Bogdanovic, who will need some attention from either Green or Daniels.</p> <p>If Australia wants to win this game, playing with pace and avoiding turnovers (a problem for this team) will be key.</p> <p>Unfortunately, it’s hard to see that happening after their last two performances. We’re sure they’ll go down swinging as all Australian sides usually do, but it appears this could very well be the end of the road for the Boomers at the 2024 Olympic Games.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/mens-olympics-2024/australia-v-serbia-8451644">Serbia by 8 points.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Most Points</h3> <p>A bold prediction here, but we’re not picking Jokic to top the scoring charts in this Australia vs Serbia showdown.</p> <p>Instead, we are going with our own Jock Landale, who has been the Boomers best player at this tournament. He just can’t get into foul trouble.</p> <p>Obviously for those feeling a lot less patriotic, you can do a lot worse than backing a three-time NBA MVP here, but we’re backing our boy Jock to outscore even Jokic on Tuesday.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/mens-olympics-2024/australia-v-serbia-8451644">Jock Landale most points.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Most Assists</h3> <p>The more things change as they say. While Australia’s form has been all over the play at the 2024 Olympics, our faith has never wavered in Josh Giddey’s creative abilities.</p> <p>We’re still giddy for Giddey in this market and will be backing him accordingly.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-aus-other/mens-olympics-2024/australia-v-serbia-8451644">Josh Giddey most assists.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Australia vs Serbia Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, August 6, 2024.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Bercy Arena, Paris, France.</p> <p><strong>Start time:</strong> 10:30pm AEST.</p> <p><strong>Where to watch: </strong>Nine Network or Stan Sport.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Sportsbet is not a sponsor of, and does not have any association with, the Australian Olympic Committee, the Olympic Games or the Australian Olympic Team and is not a sponsor of the Olympic Games.</em></p>