Sweden vs. Slovakia Prediction & Best Bets Today: Olympic Men's Hockey Betting Preview
Rise and shine, we have a morning puck drop, and I'm dropping my best Sweden vs. Slovakia predictions to get you set while you brew your coffee.
Sweden are the rightful heavy favorite in this Group B clash, so we'll be playing the puck line on the men's Olympic hockey odds to place our wager. Let's get you ready for puck drop at 6:10 a.m. ET on CBC and USA Network.
🏒 Sweden vs. Slovakia 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 | Sweden -2.5 | -135 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 2u |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -122 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 0.5u |
| Player prop | William Nylander to record 2+ points | +110 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 0.5u |
💰 Sweden vs. Slovakia best bet: Sweden -2.5 (-135)
The Swedes are about to get back on track in a big way after losing their rivalry matchup to Finland Friday morning. They have yet to show their true potential, and in a battle for a potential first-place spot against the surprising Slovaks (2-0-0-0), I expect them to do just that.
Juraj Slafkovsky has been incredible, absolutely, but Slovakia still only narrowly edged Italy 3-2 in its second game, while Sweden dismantled the Italians, 5-2. The Swedes are just too deep to be held back offensively for consecutive games. Back them with confidence here.
Score prediction: Sweden 5, Slovakia 2
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🔥 Best Sweden vs. Slovakia prop bet: William Nylander to record 2+ points (+110)
Nylander has been all over the ice for Sweden so far in these Olympics, assisting the lone goal for the Swedes against Finland after finding the back of the net versus Italy. Again, that PP1 is absolutely stacked for Sweden, and if Slovakia finds itself in penalty trouble, expect Nylander to fill the score sheet. He's recorded at least one point in every game - it's time to double up.
🥅 What is the puck line for Sweden vs. Slovakia?
| Team | Puck line |
|---|---|
| Sweden | -2.5 (-135) |
| Slovakia | +2.5 (+120) |
📺 How to watch Sweden vs. Slovakia
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 14
- Puck drop: 6:10 a.m. ET
- Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena (Milano, Italy)
- TV: CBC, CBC Gem, USA Network, Peacock
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