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📅 Date: Friday, February 20
Start Time: 3:10 PM EST
📺 TV: NBC
💻 Streaming: Peacock

The 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament is down to four teams, with USA vs. Slovakia set as one of Friday’s two semifinal matchups. The winner will advance to Sunday’s gold medal game to take on Canada, who stormed back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Finland in their semifinal matchup, 3-2.

Team USA reached the semifinals with a dramatic 2-1 overtime win over Sweden in the quarterfinals, while Slovakia dominated Germany 6-2 to punch its ticket to the final four.

Hard Rock Bet is loaded with countless ways to wager on this semifinal, offering traditional markets like the moneyline, puck line, and totals along with exclusive team specials, player matchups, and expanded Olympic-specific markets.

🏒 USA vs. Slovakia Odds at Hard Rock Bet

Team USA enters this matchup as a significant favorite on both the moneyline and puck line, with the total set at 5.5 goals.

Market
Odds
MoneylineUSA -900, Slovakia +575
Total (Over/Under)5.5 Goals
Puck LineUSA -2.5, Slovakia +2.5

🇺🇸Hard Rock Bet Exclusive Team Markets

Hard Rock Bet also has several team-specific scoring and performance props up for grabs:

USA Specials

  • USA to Score 1+ Goal in Each Period (60 Min) (+100)
  • USA to Score 2+ Goals in Each Period (60 Min) (+900)
  • USA to Score 3+ Goals in Each Period (60 Min) (+7500)
  • USA to Score the First 3 Goals (all-in) (+140)
  • USA to Win in Overtime/Shootout (+650)

Slovakia Specials

  • Slovakia to Score 1+ Goal in Each Period (60 Min) (+700)
  • Slovakia to Score 2+ Goals in Each Period (60 Min) (+15000)
  • Slovakia to Score the First 3 Goals (all-in) (+2000)
  • Slovakia to Win in Overtime/Shootout (+1600)
  • Slovakia to Record 30+ Shots on Goal (-105)
  • Slovakia to Record 35+ Shots on Goal (+300)

Player Matchup Exclusives

In addition to those team specials, head-to-head props for shots and goals are also on the board:

  • Auston Matthews vs. Jack Eichel (More Shots) (-110 / -110)
  • Auston Matthews vs. Quinn Hughes (More Shots) (+150 / -190)
  • Quinn Hughes vs. Matthew Tkachuk (More Shots) (-110 / -110)
  • Jake Guentzel vs. Quinn Hughes (More Shots) (+110 / -140)
  • Juraj Slafkovsky vs. Brady Tkachuk (More Shots) (+115 / -145)
  • Juraj Slafkovsky vs. Quinn Hughes (More Shots) (+135 / -165)

🥅 Player Goal Matchups

  • Auston Matthews vs. Jack Eichel (More Goals) (+250 / +250)
  • Jake Guentzel vs. Auston Matthews (More Goals) (+145 / -185)
  • Juraj Slafkovsky vs. Brady Tkachuk (More Goals) (+200 / -250)
  • Juraj Slafkovsky vs. Matthew Tkachuk (More Goals) (+195 / -240)
  • Dylan Larkin vs. Jake Guentzel (More Goals) (+240 / -300)
  • Quinn Hughes vs. Jack Hughes (More Goals) (+240 / -300)

📊 Full Betting Menu

The menu doesn’t stop there. Players at Hard Rock Bet can explore countless markets for USA vs. Slovakia this afternoon, including the following:

  • Team Total Goals
  • Skater Props (Goals, Points, Assists, Shots)
  • Goalie Props
  • First & Last Goalscorer
  • Same Game Parlays (SGP eligible markets)

With a berth in Sunday’s gold medal game on the line, USA vs. Slovakia features one of the most expansive Olympic hockey betting boards of the tournament: available exclusively at Hard Rock Bet.

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Michael Sciangula

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