Canada is heavily favored in its tournament opener against Czechia, priced at -700 in a game with a 6.5 total.
The goals should flow early and often against a squad lacking talent down the middle and on the blueline.
Let’s get into a few of my favorite Canada vs. Czechia predictions with my free betting picks for February 12.
Team Canada goal scorer picks for today
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Nathan MacKinnon (-105)
Nathan MacKinnon leads the NHL in both goals and shots on target. He's a relentless shooter and won’t pass up chances that land on his stick.
MacKinnon is projected to skate with Brandon Hagel and Sam Reinhart at even-strength, both of whom are good at creating havoc around the net and second-chance opportunities.
He's also a focal point on a loaded top power play unit featuring dynamic playmakers Connor McDavid and Cale Makar.
🔥 Bet Nathan Mackinnon -105 now
Sidney Crosby (+190)
Canada’s captain always shows up when representing his country. He has a strong international track record, scoring 12 goals in his last 27 games.
His scoring surge should continue in this tournament. He's playing with Mitch Marner and Mark Stone, two exceptional playmakers who will help get him the puck in good spots.
Marner is tied for 12th in assists, while Stone has 39 helpers through 41 games, ranking him sixth on a per-82 basis. Crosby also skates on PP1 and will spend a lot of time in the slot, increasing his chances of cashing in.
Tom Wilson (+230)
Tom Wilson is a north-south player who wins many battles and often positions himself in dangerous areas around the net — much like Zach Hyman.
Canada will be asking Wilson to do his best Hyman impression because it's deploying him on the top line alongside point machine Connor McDavid.
Playing with Wilson should be an easy adjustment for McDavid, who is used to working the puck into Grade A areas of the ice and creating backdoor opportunities for Hyman.
+230 is a generous price for someone skating with the league’s best player.
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