Live Betting - USA vs Sweden February 18, 2026
Who is favored to win in USA vs Sweden?
The United States is heavily favored to win with moneyline odds of -7000, meaning you must risk $7,000 to win $100, while Sweden sits at +2000. The Americans have dominated the tournament with five consecutive shutouts and a +30 goal differential, while Sweden has struggled to keep pace with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is USA vs Sweden?
The match starts at 10:40 a.m. ET on February 18, 2026, which corresponds to 3:40 p.m. UTC.
Where is USA vs Sweden being held?
The game will be played at Milano Santagiulia Arena in Milan, Italy, the primary venue for Olympic ice hockey competition.
USA vs Sweden prediction & odds - who wins?
The United States is predicted to win decisively with moneyline odds of -7000. Expert analysis suggests the over/under of 6.5 total goals leans toward the over, as the Americans have scored at least five goals in each game while Sweden has tallied at least four per matchup, though the Swedish team faces a much tougher challenge against the dominant American squad.
What is the head to head record between USA vs Sweden?
The United States and Sweden have not played a head-to-head record detailed in recent matchups, but the Americans enter this semifinal as the clear superior team with five straight shutouts and goalie Aerin Frankel recording three of those shutouts, while Sweden must overcome a significant talent and performance gap to advance to the gold medal final.