USA vs. Latvia Prediction & Best Bets Today: Olympic Men's Hockey Betting Preview
Olympic hockey. Is there anything better? We get our picks started with my USA vs. Latvia prediction and best bets, which are pretty patriotic today - we're taking the USA on the puck line and an Auston Matthews prop.
The blue and white enter as massive -2800 favorites on the moneyline in this Group C matchup, so there’s little value to be found there. Let’s skip the talk and get you ready for puck drop at 3:10 p.m. ET on CBC and USA Network.
🏒 USA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puck line bet | USA -3.5 | -146 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1u |
| Total | Over 6.5 | -114 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 1u |
| Player prop | Auston Matthews to record 2+ points | -102 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 2u |
💰 USA vs. Latvia best bet: USA -3.5 (-146)
Don't look now, but we might see our first massive blowout in the men's Olympic hockey tournament. A team with three draft prospects and 10 fringe NHL players in Latvia will be up against an absolute All-Star team. A true David vs. Goliath story from a men's Olympic hockey odds context.
Columbus Blue Jackets netminder Elvis Merzlikins certainly has the ability to keep things tight early, but the sheer depth and firepower of Team USA should eventually tilt the ice. And if Latvia starts taking penalties, it could get out of hand quickly. A top power-play unit featuring Tage Thompson, Jack Eichel, Matthew Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes, and Auston Matthews is going to capitalize.
These large spreads can sometimes be difficult to cover, so I wouldn't play this any shorter than -150.
Score prediction: USA 7, Latvia 2
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🔥 Best USA vs. Latvia prop bet: Auston Matthews to record 2+ points (-110)
In a game destined for a high volume of goals, especially on the USA side of things, I'm taking one of the best goal-scorers in the game to register at least two points. Seems like the math is lining up here, no? Even if USA doesn't play with the man advantage, I'm confident playing alongside Jake Guentzel and Matt Boldy will give Matthews enough opportunity to record more than a point today. Let's fire him up as part of our best USA vs. Latvia predictions.
🥅 What is the puck line for USA vs. Latvia?
| Puck line | |
|---|---|
| USA | -3.5 (-146) |
| Latvia | +3.5 (+110) |
📺 How to watch USA vs. Latvia
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
- Puck drop: 3:10 p.m. ET
- Location: Santagiulia Arena (Milan, Italy)
- TV: CBC, CBC Gem, USA Network
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