The battle for the final podium spot in the men’s ice hockey tournament is set, with Slovakia taking on Finland in the Bronze Medal Game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 21.
My top Finland vs. Slovakia predictions and free betting picks expect Finland to win, extending their streak as the longest-standing nation to medal in Olympic tournaments featuring NHL players.
Finland vs Slovakia prediction
Finland vs Slovakia Best bet: Finland -1.5 (+125 at BET99)
Despite Slovakia winning 4-1 in the tournament opener, Finland generated 65.9% of the scoring chances.
The Finns just need more finish on those chances to take home the bronze medal and podium at the Olympics for the fourth consecutive time with NHL players, and that's a claim to fame no other country can match.
Medaling will be both a point of pride for the Finns and an opportunity to kick the stink from the preliminary loss to the Slovaks.
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Finland vs Slovakia same-game parlay
Finland -1.5
Under 5.5
In addition to the highlighted mismatch, Finland gave Canada a good scare, and the Finns have allowed just 10 goals through five games. Finnish No. 1 Juuse Saros is also sporting an elite .938 save percentage after turning away 36 of 39 Canadian shots Friday.
The Slovaks lack the same firepower, and I expect the Finns to clog the neutral zone and rely on their depth of defensively responsible NHLers, just as they did against Canada in the semifinal.
Finland vs Slovakia SGP
- Finland -1.5
- Under 5.5
Finland vs Slovakia odds
- Moneyline: Finland -230 | Slovakia +175
- Puck Line: Finland -1.5 (+125) | Slovakia +1.5 (-160)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (+100) | Under 5.5 (-130)
How to watch Finland vs Slovakia
| Location | Milano Santagiulia Arena, Milan, Italy |
| Date | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 2:40 p.m. ET |
| TV | USA Network, CBC |
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