- The United States u20 hockey team are 4.5-goal favorites against Switzerland on Thursday.
- World Junior Championship hockey odds favor the 7.5-goal total to go under.
- Cole Eiserman (+130) and Cole Huston (+225) are the best bets to score a goal for Team USA.
OTTAWA, Canada – Betting odds for the IHF World Junior Championships quarterfinals favor the United States by 4.5 goals against Switzerland. The Americans are the top ranked team in the tournament after the group stage and are a heavy legal sports betting favorite at -3300 odds to defeat Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
Switzerland vs USA Hockey Betting Odds
Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Switzerland U20 | +4.5 (-130) | +1200 | O7.5 (-105) |
USA U20 | -4.5 (+110) | -3300 | U7.5 (-115) |
The United States posted three wins and one overtime loss through their first four games at the hockey World Junior Championship, while Switzerland is at the bottom of the standings with a 1-3 record. Team USA locked in their top spot in the standings with Tuesday’s 4-1 win vs Canada, cashing their -115 moneyline odds.
Moneyline odds for their game against Switzerland are much shorter at -3300, but the Americans can be trusted to cover the 4.5-goal spread at +110 odds. The United States defeated Germany 10-4 in their first WJC game against Germany.
Best Goal Scorer Bets For USA Vs Switzerland
b as Team USA projects for 5.5 team goals, but there are two players at plus-money that stand out among the rest. Cole Eiserman is a solid bet at hockey betting sites with +130 odds after scoring last game against a formidable Canadian defense.
Switzerland vs USA Anytime Goalscorer Odds
- Ryan Leonard -143
- James Hagens -125
- Gabe Perreault -118
- Cole Eiserman +130
- Austin Burnevik +140
- Danny Nelson +140
- Brodie Ziemer +155
- Zeev Buium +170
- Trevor Connelly +170
- Max Plante +205
- Carey Terrance +205
- Cole Hutson +225
Eiserman is tied for second on the team with six total points through four games, which includes two goals and four assists. His presence in the American attack is worth a bet at +130 odds.
Similar logic can be applied to betting b to score a goal against Switzerland. Hutson leads the team with eight total points (two goals, six assists) and scored the opening goal against Canada.
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