USA / Canada GOLD medal game

I have 2 books, one has US at +101 andn CA at -137 ov 5-140, the other has -120 ov 5.5 +120 for both teams. What is everyone thinking / wagering? Anybody?

Don't need any fanboy posts if you say US just because your in the US, same for CA - just looking for some capping insight. I lean US and over 5.5 +120, more so to the over, thinking empty netters could get it? Good luck no matter your play.

 

 

I`m Canadian and will be cheering hard for them. But if they lose, I will win. I placed a 100 on the USA at +110 at my book.  

thanks for the input monte, Good luck 

Thought the US got Prelim bracket that was easiest of all three, and then they struggled a bit with the Swedes in the Semi's.  The Canadians struggled with Czechs in their Q4 finals rematch and then got the 3rd best team in the World in the Fins in the Semi's and survived on that late goal. 

Picking Canada, b/c US has not faced a team yet with remotely the firepower the Habs bring, and Habs have been in 2 tight games in knockouts vs US in 1.  US off the comfy big win may also have them over-confident, so 1P goal for Canada is going to be on my ticket for tomorrow as well.

Good luck - and I am in same boat as Monte in a win win just on the opposite... 

Just some thoughts for now....

This is what I'm seeing at Pinnacle right now

Canada favoured as a PK in regulation at -130 and the Over 5 is even at -100.  Over 4.5 only -143.  Both total lines seem to good to be true given the 2 teams playing.

I like to wait closer to puck drop to see where the line ends up or if it will remain the same.  That being said when I see a line like that I think this game is low scoring with possibly a 2 to 0 final going either way.  Or much like the Women's game 1 to 1 going to OT.

If you like the USA I think the best strategy is to bet live with the idea that they will not score first.  Canada will not want to start slow out of the gate so I do believe they will score first.  Than you will get a way better price on the USA.  USA could even go down 2 and still be live.  In the event that USA does score first than see what price you can get live with them being up 1 already.  You might still get -1.5 at a good price or -2 at an even better price.  My feeling is if the USA does score first I don't think Canada will have 3 straight come from behind wins.

I like the USA to win but am not sure how I will approach it. 

 

I was kind of surprised to see Canada favored seeing -130 this morning. If Crosby can't play and especially up to his standards that is obviously a huge loss for Canada. He is their true leader and so good in the faceoff circle and his experience in these situations can't be touched by anyone else. I think Canada (with Crosby) has the better overall forwards and the 3 best players in the world. USA has a stronger D core with Quinn Hughes being a close 2nd to Makar as far as talent and dominating a game goes. Goaltending well it's closer than most think especially in "The Big Game" Helly hasn't won anything and has looked shaky before in these situations. Binnington (can't stand the prick) has won a cup and always seems to rise to the occasion.

With all the firepower here in this game I can't see how this game stays under 5.5 and I am getting it at +105 so will probably make a play on that and just sit back and enjoy what should be a classic matchup of two incredible teams. As mentioned above live plays will definitely be an option. 

Good Luck! 

Im canadian. Take the americans. Canadian team is running on fumes, theyre injured, and they left a lot of young skilled game breaking talent at home in favour of experiended old grinders. In best on best this leaves no margin for error in case of key injuries to crosby and morrissey. Even mackinnon is battling something. Marchand still nursing something too.

 

Canada offense is a 1 line team now bcuz they left Bedard, Scheifele and Wyatt Johnston at home.

On defense sans Makar, no puck movers which will hurt vs USA.

They left Schaefer, Chychrun, Bouchard and Dobson at home in favour of old pylons.

 

take the USA ML. I am.

I really think this game comes down to Connor vs. Connor. When they are locked in they are the 2 best players in the world. I know some will say different positions. Can not compare etc. The reality is they are the most important players on the ice in this game. 

 good stuff guys, keep it coming, live plays will definitely be in order. 

@ drewskie Ya your right that old timer 19 year old Celibrini who just played over 25 mins in the semi final game and who is 2nd in the tournament scoring playing against the two Tzachuk who are the two worst slowest skaters in the entire NHL and McDavid who is the absolute best player in the world Sid may or may not be back but McDavid will lead the Canadian team Morrisey will be back on defence and Tommy Wilson will be out to absolutely crush any USA jersey that moves. Throw your money away on the US. Oh by the way MacKinnon on fumes I will take over any US forward tougher and stronger than any US forward.

One last thing watch for Sam Bennett he loves these do or die games.

CT 

Canada will play much better game, cause  nobody believes in them. Solt Lake City 2002 type of game. 5-2 again.

Olympics finals

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2010 3-2

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2026 Over? 

 

@Partizan123

 Nobody believes in them are you kidding I like Canada in this game. This is a best on best tournament and you are gonna get some scare games. 

You know this game has overtime written all over it.

You know this game has overtime written all over it.

All mighty Canada the kings of hockey are only -119 at my book. 

 

U.S.A. +101 super large

 

Under 5.5 getting lot's of action -155 now....+135 for the over. It has 3-2 written all over it one way or another still might take the over and hope for a few goals. 

I like the USA, but not sure I'll play it. Defense wins championships and team USA's defense has been smothering while Canada's defense has been leaky at times, but a big part of that has to do with the offensive mindset of Canada's D.  Their defensive line plays aggressive and presses forward, leaving opportunities for breakaways.  However, it's Canada with all kinds of offensive firepower; they are the kings of hockey and have USA's number. 

Can't wait until the NHL starts again.

 

I will put my cash on Canada.

 

 

@Enfuego9 Canada the all mighty Kings of hockey. The most talented players in the world they have and will probably always have. I am Canadian and for one of the smallest nations in the world we have always done well. But now as hockey has caught on around the world teams are all getting much better and probably the best team in the world right now I would say is Finland which the Canadians had to fight like hell to beat in the semis if it would have been the US to face Finland I doubt very much if US would have been playing for Gold. Fins playing one of the most stifling defensive games of any team I can ever remember they leave no open ice anywhere and they will win the bronze standing on their heads. Canada the Kings of hockey well like I have said they are the most talented by far McDavid best forward and player in the world Celibrini at 19 years of age soon to be if not already the second best forward and player in the world so they are the most talented team but Kings no they battle with all the guts and talent they have as all Canadian teams have forever.

Example. Not counting the game today we have not had an empty net goal. If the game is a 1 goal game with 2 min or so left do we go to  Overtime or does a team empty net one and cover the -1.5? I plan on waking up 2 hours before the game with a big breakfast and a really big beer!

Example. Not counting the game today we have not had an empty net goal. If the game is a 1 goal game with 2 min or so left do we go to  Overtime or does a team empty net one and cover the -1.5? I plan on waking up 2 hours before the game with a big breakfast and a really big beer!

after consulting the system for many many hours today, and such an early start, bets are in. Doubt I'll be ready for a beer with gotime at 8am, maybe a white russian, just hoping for goals and some good live looks. Give me a 3-3 OT game and I'll be real happy. Good luck to all you guys, thanks for the inputs, you have better hockey knowledge than me - so.......... my angle - shoot the fkn puck , dont trust helly or binny. GO USA!!!, but more importantly both teams score 3 for me. Dont care who wins really, looking forward to a good high scoring ( I hope) game.

FG ov 5.5 +125

USA tt ov 2.5 even

Can tt ov 2.5 -115

$120  (American ) each play