20 Feb 2026 | 03:40 PM
Canada VS Finland
Canada is the tournament favorite with -140 gold medal odds and superior roster depth with active NHL players. Finland, despite being the defending Olympic champion from Beijing 2022 (when NHL players didn't participate), showed weakness with a -6 goal differential at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Canada's experience in competitive international play with full NHL participation gives them a significant edge over Finland in this knockout stage matchup.
20 Feb 2026 | 08:10 PM
USA VS Slovakia
USA is heavily favored in Olympic quarterfinals and has demonstrated superior performance, advancing past Sweden with strong offensive execution led by Auston Matthews. Slovakia finished as Group B winner but lacks the NHL star power and defensive prowess of Team USA, which is the second-favorite for gold overall. Public betting shows 100% on Slovakia, indicating sharp money likely backs USA, creating reverse line movement value. USA's elite roster composition and tournament momentum provide clear mathematical edge over Slovakia's underdog status.