The Canadians are the big favorite in this game on the moneyline with Bodog and BetUs
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BetUS are first to open odds on the men's Olympic Ice Hockey game that is scheduled for February 21st between Team Canada and Team USA. Game time is at 4:40pm PST (7:40pm ET) and this game takes on special significance because of the North American hockey rivalry.
Canada have certainly been better over the years in hockey than the USA, but the Americans are certainly worthy opponents that are capable of upsetting Team Canada on any given night. Both teams need to win this game to give themselves an easier road to the gold medal final.
BetUS have the Canadians as heavy favorites - odds that may be too short to bet in fact.
Canada to win straight up, -300 (1/3)
USA to win straight up, +200 (2/1)
For a straight up call, the Canadians are the probable victors but their odds of -300 are simply too risky to pound and make no mistake - to get a meaningful return you would have to pound Canada's odds hard. If Team USA come out surprisingly strong, then this game could be bankroll clearing for those who ship it on the Canadians. Betting on the spread looks like the smarter move in this game.
The spread has been set at -1.5 in Canada's favor with odds of -105 (20/21) on that line and that appears to be the best bet to make. While the close shave against the Swiss may hang up some bettors from betting Canada to cover, keep in mind that Canada typically plays its best hockey when going head to head against the American team.
To understand this game you have to understand that defeating the American team in hockey is a strong desire that Canadians have as they normally have to take a back seat to the Americans in virtually every other sport.
Look for Canada to put the narrow escape against the Swiss behind them and to take down a 3 goal victory over their American counterparts.
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