Olympic Hockey Picks Today: Sunday, February 15
Latvia vs. Denmark
One could only like the Danes in this matchup because of the number of goals that they’ve scored so far. But scoring three goals against Team USA really wasn’t impressive. The first goal was flukish and the rest were a consequence of Team USA playing its backup goalie, who was horrendous. Denmark had also only scored a goal against Germany in a two-goal loss.
Conversely, Latvia beat the Germans. In beating the Germans and scoring four goals against them, Latvia has proven how much it can accomplish with its lack of NHL talent. The Latvians also scored a goal against Team USA when the Americans started their best goalkeeper.
So, I find it very reasonable to ask Latvia to score more than three goals today, making the Latvians a great underdog against a Denmark team that has allowed nine goals through two games and has failed to impress on offense.
Germany vs. USA
Germany just allowed four goals to Latvia and now has the option of playing the same goalkeeper for a second day in a row or playing a non-NHL goalkeeper. With the spread at -3.5, the Americans only have to do what Latvia’s offense did.
Team USA scored six goals against Denmark, showing its chemistry and dangerousness in attack. The Americans are well-equipped with their speedy and physically strong NHL talent to generate and convert high-danger scoring opportunities.
They also have the best defensemen in the world, including players like Quinn Hughes who have won awards for their defense, while Germany’s offense had to take risks to manage a third goal against low-talent Latvia. After Team USA’s backup goalkeeper let Denmark score from a very long distance and was still otherwise terrible, one must expect its award-winning goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck today, or else the “over” would be the best play.
| Matchup | Pick | Odds | Confidence Level | Sportsbook |
| Latvia vs. Denmark | Latvia ML | -105 | Highest | Bovada |
| Germany vs. USA | USA -3.5 | EVEN | Highest | Bovada |
Latvia vs. Denmark
One could only like the Danes in this matchup because of the number of goals that they’ve scored so far. But scoring three goals against Team USA really wasn’t impressive. The first goal was flukish and the rest were a consequence of Team USA playing its backup goalie, who was horrendous. Denmark had also only scored a goal against Germany in a two-goal loss.
Conversely, Latvia beat the Germans. In beating the Germans and scoring four goals against them, Latvia has proven how much it can accomplish with its lack of NHL talent. The Latvians also scored a goal against Team USA when the Americans started their best goalkeeper.
So, I find it very reasonable to ask Latvia to score more than three goals today, making the Latvians a great underdog against a Denmark team that has allowed nine goals through two games and has failed to impress on offense.
Germany vs. USA
Germany just allowed four goals to Latvia and now has the option of playing the same goalkeeper for a second day in a row or playing a non-NHL goalkeeper. With the spread at -3.5, the Americans only have to do what Latvia’s offense did.
Team USA scored six goals against Denmark, showing its chemistry and dangerousness in attack. The Americans are well-equipped with their speedy and physically strong NHL talent to generate and convert high-danger scoring opportunities.
They also have the best defensemen in the world, including players like Quinn Hughes who have won awards for their defense, while Germany’s offense had to take risks to manage a third goal against low-talent Latvia. After Team USA’s backup goalkeeper let Denmark score from a very long distance and was still otherwise terrible, one must expect its award-winning goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck today, or else the “over” would be the best play.