The United States and Canada meet again in a fantastic final matchup of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.
Puck drop is slated for 8 p.m. EST. Here’s a look at the public’s betting trends on DraftKings Sportsbook for the game.
How is the public betting the 4 Nations Face-Off final?
Canada was favored on the -1.5 puck line in the first meeting between these teams, but for the rematch, the Americans are projected to have the -1.5 upper hand at +225 odds. As for the Canadians, they’re +1.5 on the puck line at -278 odds, meaning this will likely be a close game. The game total sits at 5.5, with the under favored at -135. As for the Moneyline, the USA is favored at -112 while Canada comes in just slightly longer at -108.
So far on DraftKings Sportsbook, Moneyline bettors are heavily favoring the United States with 68% of bets placed on the Americans, as well as 57% of the handle. It’s a pretty significant difference compared to those betting on Canada, and even more interesting given how close the Moneyline odds are for each team.
As for spread bets, 65% of the handle and 55% of total bets have been placed on the Americans’ -1.5 puck line at +225. Not only do bettors think the USA will emerge victorious, they believe the team in red, white, and blue will win by multiple goals. The United States did just that in the first matchup with a 3-1 victory, but it’s worth mentioning that Canada is closer to full strength for this contest while the Americans are dealing with a few minor injuries.
Finally, the game total has a vast majority of bettors looking toward one side. A huge 71% of the handle and 70% of total wagers have come in on over 5.5 goals. It’s an understandable strategy given the superstar-studded rosters going toe-to-toe on Thursday night, but also tracks thanks to the plus-odds the over holds.
The 4 Nations Face-Off final at Boston’s TD Garden starts at 8 p.m. EST.
