Canada vs. USA: 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Picks, Predictions, Odds

The 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game is almost here.

Canada and the USA have each earned a spot in this final game of what has been an exceptional tournament that has also included Finland and Sweden.

These teams have already proven their mutual grudge in this competition, even though they only played once. A 3-1 USA win started with 3 fights in the first 9 seconds, and it was filled with physicality and drama. We will likely see another action-packed game, but who will take the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship?

This game means more to the players than just a championship, and to get you set for what is going to be a must-watch game, we are providing you with our Canada vs. USA predictions and odds for the tournament final.

Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off betting picks and predictions

Canada ML (-105)

The first matchup between the two resulted in a 3-1 win for the USA, and this result for Canada certainly sparked a sense of embarrassment.

USA was on Canadian soil in front of a crowd that was mostly Canadian, and the Stars and Stripes completely shut down Canada. It was pure dominance from the US.

Now, Canada gets the chance to do the opposite, winning an even more important game on American soil.

We know these teams are both filled with the NHL's best talent, but the players leading Team Canada have been in high-pressure situations and have succeeded as expected. Those leading the charge are Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon. They combined for six points in a do-or-die matchup against Finland and can be counted on to step up again.

Obviously, both teams will be extremely hungry heading into this matchup, but for different reasons. Canada's hunger for vengeance might be stronger than the USA's hunger to secure a win in front of the American faithful.

The visitors will come out flying in an attempt to right a wrong, and while we may not see the results until later in the game, Canada could benefit from their optimistic approach.

These teams equally stack up, and while USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has shown to be unworldly, no goalie can consistently stop Canada's historically talented forwards.

The Canadians are certainly due for some success, and this could be the game they produce that against their main rivals. Canada came into this tournament as the favorites, and they can justify that tag with a win in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final.

Under 5.5 Total Goals (-120)

The first time these two played each other in this tournament resulted in a low-scoring 3-1 game, and with more on the line, expect the same in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game.

As we know, the first matchup between these two was full of physicality and battles. Those traits could be elevated in the final game, leaving less room for high-flying, open gameplay. Goals should be very hard to come by.

USA goaltender Hellebuyck has been outstanding in this tournament (and in the NHL), and while it is easy to see Canada beating him more than once this game, he is not a likely candidate to allow 3+ goals. Canada will need to make their efforts count as scoring against this goalie is not common, especially in an all-or-nothing contest.

As for the US, their offense is elite as well, but they only beat Jordan Binnington twice the last time and Canada's defensive efforts should be even higher in the final.

This could be a close finish, one where goals are not flying back and forth, so take Under 5.5 goals.

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Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off odds

Canada	-105 ML
USA	-115 ML
Puck Line	USA -1.5 (+225)
Total	O/U 5.5

Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Nathan MacKinnon (CAN)	+210
Auston Matthews (USA)	+210
Jack Hughes (USA)	+250
Connor McDavid (CAN)	+260
Sam Reinhart (CAN)	+260
Brayden Point (CAN)	+300

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