2021 Volleyball Olympics Betting Odds and Preview

By: kuda

Posted: May 6, 2021

Updated: May 6, 2021

Recent champions Brazil likely to win gold in Tokyo
USA pose the strongest threat to Brazil’s title-winning hopes
Veneulaeza unlikely to record a podium finish in Tokyo

This time around, Brazil’s national volleyball team is back to defend their gold medal at the Summer Olympics. What's more, they have the best 2021 Volleyball Olympics betting odds to win gold in Tokyo. The men’s volleyball tournament at the Summer Olympics will run from 24 July to 7 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. At this time, the 2021 Volleyball Olympics betting predictions are pointing towards a win for recent champions Brazil. Let’s see how their chances of winning gold stand against the other featured hopefuls on Bovada:

Team	Odds
Brazil	+225
USA	+330
Italy	+900
Japan	+6600
Venezuela	+50000

Brazil has the 2021 Volleyball Olympics betting odds to defend its title

This time, recent champions Brazil will be under pressure to retain their title at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. So far, they have the upper hand in the competition according to Bovada. As a result, a gold medal win is within reach for the defending champions. If this pans out, Brazil will record its fourth gold medal. Consequently, they will keep their title as the most decorated and successful nation in men’s volleyball at the Summer Olympics. All in all, Brazil poses as a safe bet with 2021 Volleyball Olympics betting odds at +225.

USA look to stop Brazil in their tracks

At this point, if there’s any team that recent champions Brazil should be wary of, it's team USA. The USA is also itching to get their hands on gold this time around at the Tokyo Olympics. What’s more, they are currently second favorites on Bovada to win in Tokyo. Consequently, any slip-ups from Brazil could earn the USA their fourth Olympics gold medal. However, there’s more at stake for the USA at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. If they win gold, then they will surpass Brazil as the most successful volleyball team in the Olympics. Presently, the USA has 2021 Volleyball Olympics betting odds to achieve this at +330.

2021 Volleyball Olympics betting — Volleyball at the 2012 Summer Olympics - Bex Walton from London, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Italy look to end their search for gold at the Summer Olympics

So far, Italy’s national volleyball team has recorded 11 appearances in the Summer Olympics. Despite this, they have yet to claim gold in the tournament according to the online sportsbook news in the USA. Instead, Italy has three silver and three bronze medals to their name. Previously, they won silver at the Rio Olympics in 2016. Now, they have the fifth-highest 2021 Volleyball betting odds to upgrade to gold in Tokyo with odds at +900. On the other hand, Japan is likely to struggle throughout the tournament and miss out on winning gold on home turf. This time around, the hosts are looking to return to winning ways after last claiming in 1972. However, with odds at +6600 on Bovada, Japan is likely to walk away empty-handed.

Venezuela’s second Summer Olympics appearance to end in disappointment according to the 2021 Volleyball Olympic betting predictions

After failing to qualify for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, Venezuela knows that they have to win in Tokyo. Previously in 2008, they made their Olympic debut in Beijing. However, they failed to make a good first impression after recording a 9th place finish. Now, they are back to make some major improvements by winning gold in Tokyo. Unfortunately, the online sportsbook sites in the USA say otherwise. This is because Venezuela currently has the worst 2021 Volleyball Olympic betting odds to win at +50000 on Bovada. In this case, a podium finish looks highly unlikely for Venezuela. Don’t miss out on the latest review about Bovada, the bookmaker with top 2021 Volleyball Olympic betting odds.