Canada vs. Switzerland Prediction & Best Bets Today: Olympic Men's Hockey Betting Preview
Round-robin action continues on this fine Friday, and I'm dropping my best Canada vs. Switzerland predictions to get you set for all the action.
Canada is giving us absolutely no value on the moneyline (-900 favorites) in this Group A matchup, so we'll be moving to the puck line on the men's Olympic hockey odds to find some action. Let's get you ready for puck drop at 3:10 p.m. ET on CBC and USA Network.
π Canada vs. Switzerland prediction: Olympic men's hockey
Our expert Olympic hockey picks are based on the latest betting odds at the best sports betting sites.
| Bet type | Bet | Best odds | Confidence | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puck line bet | Canada -2.5 | -135 via BetMGM | βββββ | 2u |
| Total | Over 6 | -105 via BetMGM | ββββ | 1u |
| Player prop | Sidney Crosby to record 2+ points | +134 via BetMGM | ββββ | 1u |
π° Canada vs. Switzerland best bet: Canada -2.5 (-135)
After Nico Hischier and Roman Josi, it's a steep drop off in talent for Switzerland. Canada, in comparison, has Sidney Crosby skating on the third line and a power-play unit consisting of some of the best talent in the world.
The Swiss will also be rolling out 38-year-old Leonardo Genoni, who plays for EV Zug of the National League. Yes, he's the seasoned veteran of the goalie room and has been a mainstay of Switzerland in between the pipes. Hell, he even blanked France in Game 1 to become the oldest goalie in the NHL/Olympic era to earn a shutout, but the feel-good story will ultimately fall short against Canada, who are primed to dominate from wire-to-wire.
Score prediction: Canada 7, Switzerland 1
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π₯ Best Canada vs. Switzerland prop bet: Sidney Crosby to record 2+ points (+134)
Crosby was all over the ice on Thursday, registering two points in a 5-0 win over Czechia. In a game destined to be a blowout vs. Switzerland, and with Crosby skating on a power-play unit alongside Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, the savvy veteran (and Captain Canada) will have plenty of opportunities to record two points this afternoon.
π₯ What is the puck line for Canada vs. Switzerland?
| Puck line | |
|---|---|
| Canada | -2.5 (-135) |
| Switzerland | +2.5 (+120) |
π How I'm betting Canada vs. Switzerland
I'm going to need Canada -2.5 today to green out my parlay at BetMGM. This is a perfect anchor piece to a parlay moving forward, too. If I was getting started today, I'd pair this with Sweden -2.5 over Slovakia for tomorrow. The Swedes are going to come out with blood on their mind after losing to Finland earlier this morning.
πΊ How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland
- Date: Friday, Feb. 13
- Puck drop: 3:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Santagiulia Arena (Milan, Italy)
- TV: CBC, CBC Gem, USA Network
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