Team Canada will open its Men’s Ice Hockey tournament at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics against Team Czechia on Thursday, February 12.
My top Czechia vs. Canada predictions and free betting picks call for the Canadians' superior depth to pave the way to a statement win.
Czechia vs Canada prediction
Czechia vs Canada Best bet: Canada -2.5 (-120 at BET99)
Team Canada's scoring depth, ability to drive 5-on-5 possession, and ability to generate consistent, high-quality scoring chances will be too much for Team Czechia.
Canada has seven players ranked Top 25 in points per 60 minutes at 5-on-5 this season, and Czechia has two...
The talent gap is larger between the two bluelines, too, with defensemen Filip Hronek and Radko Gudas the only two NHL regulars. Neither is suited to slow down the Canadian attack throughout an entire game.
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Czechia vs Canada same-game parlay
Canada -2.5
Under 6.5
I’m anticipating the Czechs sacrificing offense in an attempt to play sound defensively, which will allow them to hang around and, more importantly, keep this total Under the number.
If Czechia tries to play high-event hockey with Team Canada, it’ll be susceptible to too many odd-man rushes and allow too many high-danger scoring chances.
I also think the Canadians can hold the Czechs to a goal or fewer, so Czechia Under 1.5 total goals is also a betting option at +110.
Czechia vs Canada SGP
- Canada -2.5
- Under 6.5
Czechia vs Canada odds
- Moneyline: Czechia +450 | Canada -700
- Puck Line: Czechia +2.5 (-110) | Canada -2.5 (-120)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+100) | Under 6.5 (-130)
How to watch Czechia vs Canada
| Location | Milana Santagiulia Arena, Milan, Italy |
| Date | Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:45 a.m. ET |
| TV | CBC, NBC |
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