Denmark vs. Latvia Prediction & Best Bets: Olympic Hockey Betting Preview
The winner of this Group C clash will likely face Sweden in the qualification playoffs, and my Denmark vs. Latvia prediction and best bets expect the former to pick up its first win of the tournament.
Denmark is the marginal moneyline betting favorite (-115) to do exactly that. Frederik Andersen should get the nod in goal after resting against Team USA, with the Carolina Hurricanes' netminder looking for a rebound performance after losing to Germany in the opener. Along with a winner pick, I've featured a Nikolaj Ehlers' player prop. Today's game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET (Peacock).
🏒 Denmark vs. Latvia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Denmark ML | -115 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1u |
| Total | Over 5 | -130 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐ | 0.5u |
| Player prop | Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal | +165 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 0.5u |
💰 Denmark vs. Latvia best bet: Denmark ML (-115)
Denmark hasn't won a game yet, having lost 3-1 to Germany and 6-3 to the United States. They played quite well in both games, though, losing the goaltending duel to Germany while eventually being worn down against an American team with the second-shortest Olympic hockey odds to capture gold.
Latvia, meanwhile, were outplayed for large portions of their second game but upset Germany thanks to two power-play goals. I'm expecting Frederik Andersen to have his best game of the tournament, which should negate Latvia's power-play threat. I'd play the bet to -120.
Score prediction: Denmark 4, Latvia 2
🔥 Best Denmark vs. Latvia prop bet: Nikolaj Ehlers anytime goal (+160)
Denmark hasn't won a game yet, having lost 3-1 to Germany and 6-3 to the United States. They played quite well in both games, though, losing the goaltending duel to Germany while eventually being worn down against an American team with the second-shortest Olympic hockey odds to capture gold.
Latvia, meanwhile, were outplayed for large portions of their second game but upset Germany thanks to two power-play goals. I'm expecting Frederik Andersen to have his best game of the tournament, which should negate Latvia's power-play threat. I'd play the bet to -120.
What is the puck line for Denmark vs. Latvia?
| Team | Puck line |
|---|---|
| Denmark | -1.5 (-245) |
| Latvia | +1.5 (+194) |
📺 How to watch Denmark vs. Latvia
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 15
- Puck drop: 1:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Rho Arena (Milan, Italy)
- TV: CBC, CBC Gem, Peacock
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