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2026 Winter Olympic Hockey Predictions: USA vs Germany

USA vs Germany

Olympic Head-to-Head Record: USA leads 9-1

Time: 3:10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), 12:10 p.m. Pacific

How to Watch: In Canada: SN, CBC, CBC Gem, TSN

In the United States: USA Network, Peacock

Our final and featured game of our Olympics hockey predictions has the United States looking to lock down one of the top four seeds against Germany. The Americans were made to sweat a bit before pulling away against the Danes. Jack Eichel was the only player to have multiple points with a goal and an assist in the win.

Bruins netminder Jeremy Swayman got the call in the second game. However, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck should get the start in this one as the Americans eye one of the top two seeds for the quarterfinals. Hellebuyck looked strong in the opener against Latvia.

Germany was thought be a dark horse in the tournament. However, it faces an uphill climb after that upset loss to Latvia. Edmonton Oilers standout Leon Draisaitl has gotten points in both games so far. However, he’ll need help in order for the Germans to spring the upset.

Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer has gotten the start in both games for the German. It seems likely that he’ll get the call again. However, always check social media before locking in a starter.

The Americans will need goals in order to catch up to Canada in goal differential. However, it won’t be enough, and the USA may have to deal with Sweden in the quarterfinals.

Prediction: United States wins 5-1.

Best Bets

We close out our Olympic hockey predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s stick with our featured game for our preferred props. The over/under for Germany versus the United States is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.

As for individual props, take Ottawa Senators sniper Tim Stutzle to get a goal. On the USA side of things, go with Eichel to get the over on 1.5 points.

Main photo by:  Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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About Dan Mount, Editor

Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.