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4 Nations Face-Off final: Predictions, odds for USA vs. Canada rematch

by February 20, 2025
by February 20, 2025

The 4 Nations Face-Off took the place of what would have been the NHL All-Star break this year, and now it’s taking off. The finals Thursday in Boston will feature a rematch between the United States and Canada, and it has suddenly become the most anticipated American international hockey game in years.

USA beat the Canadians, 3-1, just five days ago in Montreal in a matchup that began with three fights in nine seconds. The fights came after the Canadian crowd booed ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ when both countries’ national anthems were played before the opening faceoff. The chaotic scene and intense game that followed elevated the entire event to new levels of awareness, with more than 10 million viewers in the United States and Canada tuning into the first international game between the neighboring countries in a best-on-best tournament in almost a decade.

Here’s a breakdown of what to know before the puck drops and it’s USA vs. Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Finals:

USA vs. Canada predictions: 4 Nations Face-Off finals

Sportsbook Wire: USA 3, Canada 2

Kevin J. Erickson writes: ‘Team Canada can match the Americans in terms of offensive firepower, but USA is a little stronger defensively, as well as in the crease. (Goalie Connor) Hellebuyck has been a difference maker, and was the reason Team USA looked so good on paper before the tournament even began.’

The Athletic: Picks are split almost 50-50

The 27 members of The Athletic’s NHL staff were divided on picking the United States or Canada to win the 4 Nations Face-Off finals, with 51.9 percent choosing the Americans.

Mark Lazerus writes: ‘It speaks volumes about how scary the Canadian forward group is when the results are this close despite Connor Hellebuyck being in one net and Jordan Binnington being in the other.’

Sports Illustrated: USA wins again

Iain MacMillan writes: ‘You can rightfully argue Canada has the better roster, but in a game between two stacked rosters, the difference between winning and losing comes down to goaltending and when you have Hellebuyck against a borderline NHL starter, the decision is an easy one.’

Action Network: Back the Stars and Stripes

‘I don’t see a real weakness in Team USA. They have the perfect blend of dynamic skill, structured and sound defensemen, and elite goaltending.’

4 Nations Face-Off finals odds: USA vs. Canada rematch

USA has opened as an early favorite over Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship final, according to BetMGM.

Odds as of Thursday morning

  • Spread: USA (-1.5)
  • Moneylines: USA (-130); Canada (+110)
  • Over/under: 5.5

USA vs. Canada: 4 Nations Face-Off final date, TV and streaming

  • Date: Feb. 20
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • TV: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN+

 The final will be available to watch on Sling, Fubo and ESPN+.

Watch 4 Nations Face-Off Finals with Fubo

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