Slovakia will aim to improve to 3-0 at the Olympics on Saturday when it faces a Sweden team coming off a disappointing loss to rival Finland.
After failing to show up on Friday, I’m targeting the Swedes to respond in a big way in my Sweden vs. Slovakia predictions.
Find out more in my free betting picks for February 14.
Sweden vs Slovakia prediction
Sweden vs Slovakia Best bet: Sweden -2.5 (-125 at BET99)
Sweden cruised in their tournament opener, beating Italy 5-2. With Finland’s backs potentially up against the wall, they came out and dominated Sweden on Friday, but that will give William Nylander and Co. lots of motivation here.
Don’t get it twisted — this Sweden roster is stacked. Slovakia has looked solid, but it narrowly edged Italy 3-2 in its second game. The Swedes are a dark horse to win this tournament, and frankly, they’re a better team than Slovakia.
Sweden vs Slovakia same-game parlay
Sweden -2.5
Sweden -0.5 1P
The Swedes scored halfway through the first period against Italy after conceding early. They were held scoreless in the opening frame against Finland, but I expect Sweden to come out strong this time and establish a rhythm early.
Expect them to score at least once in the first period and take the lead. That will set the tone for the rest of this contest as the Swedes cruise to the finish line in a very important clash.
Sweden vs Slovakia SGP
- Sweden -2.5
- Sweden -0.5 1P
Sweden vs Slovakia odds
- Moneyline: Sweden -700 | Slovakia +475
- Puck Line: Sweden -2.5 (-120) | Slovakia +2.5 (+100)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-120) | Under 5.5 (+100)
How to watch Sweden vs Slovakia
| Location | Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milano, Italy |
| Date | Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 6:10 a.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet, Peacock |
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