Women's Olympic Hockey Odds: USA Women Heavily Favored Over Canada After Dominating Group Stage in Milan
The USA Women's Hockey team is on fire, outscoring opponents by 19 goals in the first four games and conceding just once. They issued a historic shutout against Canada earlier this week, can anyone stop them en route to the gold? Peter Alexis breaks down the Women's Olympic Hockey odds at Milan-Cortina as USA rolls over the competition.
Peter Alexis - February 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
4 Minute ReadWomen's Olympic Hockey Odds: Can Anyone Stop Red-Hot USA Women's Squad in Quest for Third Gold?
The United States women’s hockey team has stormed through the early stages of the 2026 Winter Olympics looking every bit like a gold medal favorite. Dominant wins, relentless scoring, and suffocating defense have separated this group from the rest of the field, turning what is usually a tight Olympic rivalry into a one-sided showcase. Through four group stage games, the Americans have piled up a staggering 20-1 goal differential, scoring at least five goals in every matchup and recording three shutouts along the way.
That dominance has dramatically reshaped the betting markets. The USA now sits as a clear -380 favorite to win gold, while longtime rival Canada has slipped to +320, a sizable gap in a rivalry that is typically priced much closer. After the painful loss in the 2022 Olympic final, this tournament has quickly begun to feel like a redemption run for the Americans.
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USA vs. Italy Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
- Time: 3:10 PM ET
- How to Watch: USA Network
Next up is a quarterfinal meeting with Italy on Friday afternoon, a matchup that borders on mismatch territory. The United States is listed around -30000, one of the most lopsided prices you will ever see in Olympic hockey. Given the Americans’ scoring pace and defensive control so far, anything other than a comfortable multi-goal victory would qualify as a massive shock.
More importantly, this game serves as a final tune-up before the medal round. The real focus will be maintaining health, sharpening special teams, and preserving the rhythm that has made this team look nearly untouchable through the opening week.
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USA Women's Olympic Hockey Odds Breakdown
Women’s hockey has only been part of the Olympics since 1998, but even in that relatively short history the USA has built a remarkably consistent résumé. The Americans captured gold in the inaugural 1998 tournament and again in 2018, and they have medaled in every Olympic appearance, adding four silvers and one bronze. Canada, however, has historically held the upper hand with five gold medals, mirroring the long-standing rivalry seen on the men’s side.
This year feels different. The United States already delivered a decisive group-stage win over Canada, part of the broader scoring avalanche that has defined the tournament so far. If the two powers meet again in the final, momentum, form, and betting markets all point toward the Americans.
After years of trading heartbreaks with their northern rivals, the path is now clear. If the United States maintains anything close to its current level, gold is firmly within reach, and the long pursuit of another Olympic title may soon end in Milano-Cortina.
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