Best Olympic Hockey Prop Bets Today: Back Canada to Build on Their Momentum

The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and we bring you the best Olympic hockey prop bets for tonight's clash between Canada and Switzerland.

Team Canada could not ask for a better start to the Winter Olympics, routing Czechia 5-0 in their debut on Wednesday. Their high-powered offense had no issue with generating pressure in front of the net, forcing Czechia’s back line to stretch out their coverage for the full duration of the contest.

Heading into Thursday, expect Canada’s offense to build on their momentum as they face off against another defense who lacks the talent that is needed to stay in front of the puck.

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Canada vs. Switzerland - Prop Bets (3:10 PM, EST)

Canada Team Total Over 3.5 (-185) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Even with question marks looming over their lack of chemistry, Canada was able to quickly brush aside regression as their playmaking proved to be too much for Czechia to overcome. With Connor McDavid leading the charge, his versatility made it easy for Canada to attack the crease as his presence forced Czechia to stretch out their back line which helped his linemates exploit their gaps in coverage. 

In a favorable matchup against Switzerland, expect Canada’s offense to continue to thrive as they face off against a back line who lack the speed that is needed to shift their coverage across the blue line to stay in front of the puck.

Even with Akira Schmid projected to get the start for Switzerland, Canada’s aggression will force the Vegas Golden Knights goalie to constantly scramble across the crease which will widen the width of the gaps beside him.

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Macklin Celebrini Anytime Goal Scorer (-105) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Macklin Celebrini was one of the biggest benefactors of McDavid’s play on Wednesday as the San Jose Sharks superstar opened up the scoring in the first period. With Celebrini at the wing, he will be able to continue to set himself up in a favorable position to score, lurking behind a back line who will be forced to shade their coverage towards McDavid.

When on the receiving end of a pass, expect it to be in the form of a one timer, taking advantage of an open net before Schmid is able to rotate back.

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Connor McDavid Anytime Goal Scorer (-110) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Even when settling into a facilitating role, McDavid was still able to pressure the net at a high rate as he finished the contest with six Shots on Goal. His heavy usage in the power play helps increase his chances of scoring, especially when paired with other facilitators like Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby.

With Switzerland’s back line struggling to match Canada’s speed, expect McDavid to continue to generate a high volume of shot attempts in front of the crease and score his first goal in the Winter Olympics.

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