🏒 USA vs. Slovakia Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions: Goal Picks for Olympic Hockey Semifinal
Who will be the heroes in the Olympic hockey semifinals on Friday to get Team USA to the gold medal game?
My USA vs. Slovakia anytime goal scorer predictions focus on Matthew Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, and Dalibor Dvorsky. Puck drop is at 3:10 p.m. ET today from Milano Santagiulia Arena (NBC, Peacock), with Team USA a -900 moneyline betting favorite.
🏒 USA vs. Slovakia anytime goal scorer predictions: Olympic men's hockey semifinal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk, Forward, USA | +165 | 1u -> 1.15u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Auston Matthews, Forward, USA | +110 | 0.5u -> 0.55u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Dalibor Dvorsky, Forward, Slovakia | +410 | 0.25u -> 1.25u | ⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 1.75 units | Max profit: 2.95 units
🥅 Best USA vs. Slovakia anytime goal scorer pick today
Matthew Tkachuk (+165)
Matthew Tkachuk is well-suited for a big performance in what I anticipate to be a physical game today versus Slovakia. These are the types of games that the infamous agitator lives for.
He isn't scared to occupy space in front of the net, as demonstrated by his two goals with Team USA at the 4 Nations last year. I'm backing Tkachuk to score his first goal at the Olympics today at FanDuel's +165 odds, but would still target this goal scorer pick at +150.
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Auston Matthews (+110)
Auston Matthews is one of the most dangerous shooters of his generation and is now proving it on the international stage.
Captain America has three goals already at the 2026 Winter Games and is among the tournament leaders in expected goals and high-danger chances. He has the shortest anytime goal scorer odds against Slovakia for a reason, and I'd bet him to score today up to +100.
💡 Will USA cover vs. Slovakia?
Our Dustin Saracini offers his pick against the spread in his USA vs. Slovakia prediction, alongside another top player prop.
Dalibor Dvorsky (+410)
The 20-year-old Dalibor Dvorsky is tied for Slovakia's team lead with three goals. He's met the moment and played beyond his years in Milan, so why would he be rattled now?
I'm already targeting the Blues rookie to pick up a point in my best USA vs. Slovakia player props, and he's worth a flier to score as well at FanDuel's +410 odds.
💡 How I'm betting USA vs. Slovakia today
Tkachuk is my confident goal scorer prediction, which is why I'm wagering a full unit on him today.
While I also like Matthews' chances, his shorter odds are why I'm only laying 0.5 units on him. Because Slovakia is a massive underdog in this game, I'm placing just 0.25 units on Dvorsky as a long shot.
📺 How to watch USA vs. Slovakia
- Date: Friday, Feb. 20
- Puck drop: 3:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena (Milan, Italy)
- TV: NBC, Peacock, CBC Gem
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