Team USA’s first Olympic game with a full NHL roster is set for Thursday afternoon, and the odds at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook reflect exactly what this matchup is: an early stress test for a serious gold‑medal threat.
Betting Olympic Hockey at Hard Rock Bet
NHL players are back in the men’s Olympic tournament for the first time since 2014, and USA Hockey loaded up with front-line star power for Milano Cortina. Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Brady Tkachuk, and Matthew Tkachuk headline a forward group that looks more like an All‑Star weekend crew than a typical national team.
On the back end, Quinn Hughes, Charlie McAvoy, and Zach Werenski drive play from the blue line and turn defensive‑zone wins into instant offense.
If you’re new to hockey betting markets, this matchup offers plenty of classic bets like the moneyline, puck line and over/under. Futures are also in play here, as you can always check the Olympic Hockey Futures tab to see where Canada, USA, and the rest of the field sit before the puck drops.
Group C Gives USA Path to Success
The men’s tournament dropped Team USA into Group C with Latvia, Denmark, and Germany, and the expectation is simple. This star-studded team needs to handle business, bank points, and roll into the knockout rounds with momentum. All four teams start the week at 0-0, but the gap in top‑end talent is obvious before the first faceoff.
USA opens against Latvia on Thursday at 3:10 p.m. ET, then faces Denmark on Saturday and Germany on Sunday in the same afternoon window. It’s a tough stretch of three games in four days, but it’s also a chance to lean into that forward depth.
For a roster this stacked, these early outings are as much about chemistry and habits as they are about climbing the standings.
USA vs. Latvia Betting Odds & Props
The United States is laying -3.5 goals against Latvia with a total of 6.5, a combo that implies the U.S. will apply a ton of pressure on its opponent.
On the futures side, Canada and Team USA sit at the top of the men’s hockey board, with Canada as the clear favorite and the Americans right behind them at plus money.
A roster this loaded is going to draw interest from bettors who want to ride the red, white, and blue for the full tournament, and Thursday is the first real look at how that price matches the on‑ice product. Here are the futures odds for the tournament:
Winter Olympic Games – Men’s Ice Hockey Winner:
- Canada: -105
- USA: +185
- Sweden: +700
- Finland: +1000
- Czechia: +2500
- Switzerland: +2500
- Germany: +6000
- Slovakia: +7500
- Denmark: +25000
- France: +50000
- Latvia: +50000
- Italy: +100000
Notable USA Goal Scorer Props
With a -3.5 spread on the board, it’s not surprising that the biggest names in USA sweaters have slim odds to score a goal.
Matthews sits as the headliner for that market, with Eichel, Jake Guentzel, Matt Boldy, and Tkachuk all positioned as serious threats to cash anytime tickets if the Americans spend most of the afternoon in the offensive zone. Here are some noteworthy players and prices via Hard Rock Bet:
Anytime goal scorer (USA):
- Auston Matthews to score: +100
- Jack Eichel to score: +120
- Jake Guentzel to score: +130
- Matt Boldy to score: +160
First USA goal scorer:
- Auston Matthews: +700
- Jack Eichel: +850
- Brady Tkachuk: +1000
- Jake Guentzel: +850
If you want to mix any of these into one big ticket, you can head to the Same Game Parlay section and build around goal scorers, totals, winning margin, and much more!
Good luck, and enjoy all of the exciting hockey action!
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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