🏒 USA vs. Canada Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions: Olympic Women's Hockey Gold Medal Game
The USA and Canada renew one of the best rivalries in sports today as they play for the gold medal in the Olympic women's hockey final.
My USA vs. Canada anytime goal scorer predictions focus on the two team captains ahead of their final Olympic showdown. Puck drop is at 1:10 p.m. ET today from Milano Santagiulia Arena (USA Network, CBC), with Team USA a -500 betting favorite to capture the gold.
🏒 USA vs. Canada anytime goal scorer predictions: Olympic women's hockey gold medal game
Our expert Olympic hockey picks are based on the latest betting odds at the best sports betting sites.
| Player | Goal scorer bet odds | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Knight, F, USA | +115 | 1u -> 1.15u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Marie-Philip Poulin, F, Canada | +260 | 0.5u -> 1.3u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Abbey Murphy, F, USA | +180 | 0.5u -> 0.9u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 3.35 units
🥅 Best USA vs. Canada anytime goal scorer pick today
Hilary Knight (+115)
Hilary Knight isn't just playing for her second Olympic gold medal - she's chasing history. In what will be the final Olympic contest of her Hall of Fame career, Knight needs just one goal to stand alone as the leader in goals and points in American women's hockey history at the Winter Games.
I'm backing the U.S. captain to find the back of the net again to pen a perfect final chapter in her storied Olympic career. I bet this player prop at +115 at FanDuel. Our Dustin Saracini also targets Knight to score in his USA vs. Canada prediction.
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Marie-Philip Poulin (+260)
No one is better in gold medal games than Captain Clutch, whether she's feeling 100% physically or not.
Marie-Philip Poulin has scored in all four Olympic final games she's been a part of, lighting the lamp seven times total as one of the clutchest athletes in sports history. Even if the U.S. has lapped Canada in terms of overall talent, Poulin can be a one-woman offense if needed to give her squad a fighting chance on the biggest stage. She returned from injury in the knockout round, scoring three goals across her last two games to become the first woman ever to score 20 at the Olympics.
Abbey Murphy (+180)
Abbey Murphy has dominated recent matchups with Canada. The projected No. 1 pick in this year's PWHL draft scored five goals against the Canadians in the USA's 4-0 sweep in their recent Rivalry Series matchup.
While she's lived up to her reputation as an "agitator" during these Olympics, the 23-year-old's talent is undeniable. Look for Murphy to get in the heads of her opponents today before and after the whistle, which will include her lighting the lamp. I bet this at +180 at FanDuel, but there's value up to +160. Our Gary Pearson backs Murphy to tally at least two points today as part of his USA vs. Canada player props.
💡 How I'm betting USA vs. Canada
I spread two units across three wagers for the gold medal game, placing my largest one-unit bet on my most confident play (Hilary Knight to score). I wagered 0.5 units on Poulin despite her incredible track record because this is a dominant USA team that shut out Canada 5-0 in their previous Olympic matchup. And as talented as the youngster Murphy is, she's a dangerous passer in addition to her shooting ability - either could play a role in this matchup.
📺 How to watch USA vs. Canada
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 19
- Puck drop: 1:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Milano Santagiulia Arena (Milan, Italy)
- TV: USA Network, CBC
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