NHL 4 Nations Championship Predictions, Picks & Odds Today: USA vs. Canada
Hello and welcome everyone to our 4 Nations Championship predictions!
It's USA vs. Canada for all the marbles tonight so make sure to grab the snacks and watch Miracle to prepare for this one!
4 Nations Championship Predictions, Picks & Best Bets Today, 2/20
I have a few 4 Nations Championship predictions for you all to check out for tonight below and I will see you all back here on Saturday as NHL play resumes!
Now, let's dive into my expert 4 Nations Championship predictions today!
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USA vs. Canada Prediction: Thursday, February 20th
It all comes down to this and of course it’s the USA against Canada as many expected! When we became this tournament, I think many believed it would be treated more as an exhibition style contest, but things have really gone from 0 to 100 since then, and now we have what feels like a historic meeting tonight.
As a writer, I know it's my job to remain neutral and objective so let me explain to you why I will be wagering the way I am tonight. Team USA has been the best team in this tournament any way you slice it up.
They’ve allowed just 4 goals through 3 games of play, and they did that against the best teams in the world, Russia the notable group excluded, and they’ve looked dominant in their own end throughout even against Canada. Much of that is on the shoulders of Connor Hellebuyck and the defense.
Charlie McAvoy being out tonight will sting but the group is as deep as they come at the blue line and the forward group is a perfect blend of skill, speed, size and grit. That’s something Canada is lacking because yes, they have the better players overall, but the USA wasn’t looking for the best players, they were looking for the right players.
This group is special and cohesive and while it’ll be a fight to the end tonight, I believe the USA wins the damn thing and the hockey world will run through the United States of America.
- Expert 4 Nations Championship Predictions:
- Team USA Money Line (-110 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Jake Guentzel (USA) Anytime Goal (+275 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
- Sidney Crosby (CAN) 1+ Point (-130 on DraftKings Sportsbook)
2025 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Odds & Betting Lines
The most recent 4 Nations Face-Off Championship odds can be found at DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Puck Line: Team USA -1.5 (+225) vs. Team Canada +1.5 (-278)
- Money Line: Team USA (-110) vs. Team Canada (-110)
- Game Total (Over/Under): Over 5.5 (+110) vs. Under 5.5 (-130)
What Time Is The 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Today?
- Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Venue: TD Garden
- Location: Boston, MA
- Broadcast/Streaming: ESPN
Player News
Dolphins signed No. 13 overall pick DT Kenneth Grant to a four-year contract.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Grant will sign his contract today. The former Michigan defensive tackle is expected to fill a major void left by Christian Wilkins, who left for the Raiders in the 2024 offseason. Grant totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, and seven TFLs in his final season at Michigan and excelled at stopping the run while also generating 27 pressures in his final season, per PFF.
Daulton Varsho picked up three hits, three RBI and a homer in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Varsho has only played in seven games this year, but they’ve been seven good ones. He’s homered three times already, and his slugging percentage is a remarkable — and entirely unsustainable — .727 over 22 at-bats. Varsho has been a mediocre offensive player in his two seasons with the Blue Jays, but it’s possible at the age of 28 he’s having a breakout campaign. Far from a guarantee, but possible.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Ward, 31, gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first inning. He’s now gone deep in two of his last three games, and it ‘improves’ his slash to .181/.224/.391. Ward has been one of the most hot/cold players players in the sport over the last few years, so fantasy managers who can afford to make some roster moves may want to look at Ward while the going is good.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up three hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the Angels on Thursday.
Guerrero also drew a walk. It gives the first baseman multiple hits in back-to-back games, and it’s the third time in May that he’s reached that mark. That’s helped raise his average from .268 to .295, and the only thing fantasy managers can be disappointed with is his .432 slugging percentage. That number should continue to climb as the season unfolds, but Vladdy Jr. has had some inconsistent seasons when it comes to power production.
Chad Green picked up his first save of 2025 with a scoreless ninth against the Angels on Thursday.
Green got the save after Jeff Hoffman worked in back-to-back games — and struggled — in the first two contests against the Angels. He struck out two and looked the part while needing just nine pitches to get through the inning. Hoffman should remain the closer, but Green is on his tail if the struggles were to continue.
Chris Bassitt allowed five runs — four earned — while working six-plus innings against the Angels on Thursday while picking up a win.
Bassitt allowed three runs over the first two innings on a pair of homers, but settled down over his next four frames. He came out to work the seventh, but ended up being charged for two more runs after leaving the contest. The 36-year-old veteran has forged a 3.35 ERA and outstanding 49/8 K/BB ratio over the first quarter of the season, but this wasn’t him at his best. He’ll get the Rays next week if the rotation order stays the same for Toronto.