4 Nations Face-Off Odds & Favorites: USA the Slight Favorite Approaching Puck Drop

Only DraftKings has seen a minor line movement in the hours leading up to the opening puck drop, but that is enough to declare Team USA as the slight favorite heading into tonight's final.
4 Nations Face-Off Odds & Favorites: USA Pulls Ahead of Canada Hours Before Final
Pictured: Team Canada forward Mark Stone and teammate Team Canada defenseman Thomas Harley check Team United States forward Jake Guentzel. Photo by Eric Bolte via Imagn Images.

We're just hours away from the opening puck drop of the Canada-USA final, and Team USA has pulled just ahead by the 4 Nations Face-Off odds. 

DraftKings is the only one of our five best sportsbooks that has seen line movement on game day, with Canada's odds lengthening from -112 to -102. Team USA's odds shortened from -108 to -118.

However, that line movement is just enough to declare Team USA as the marginal 4 Nations Face-Off odds favorites. They are the favorites at two of our five best sports betting sites, with the other three offering standard -110 juice for both teams.

Along with our Canada vs. USA prediction, here are the odds going into tonight's final at TD Garden in Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN).

4 Nations Face-Off final odds, betting lines

(Odds as of Feb. 20)

DraftKings FanDuel BetMGM Caesars bet365
Canada  -102 -110 -110 -105 -110
USA  -118 -110 -110 -115 -110

Latest final odds movement and takeaways:

  • USA pulled just ahead in the hours before the final
  • DraftKings had the only movement in the last 24 hours. Canada was the favorite but has since seen the USA overtake them
  • With the total set at 5.5 goals, two of our five best sports betting apps have +110 Over and -130 Under odds.
  • DraftKings offers +114 for the Over and -135 for the Under
  • Caesars offers +115 for the Over and -135 for the Under
  • FanDuel has the Over at -134 and the Under at +110
  • Team USA's odds lengthened from -150 to -110 after the round robin
  • Canada's implied win probability ranges from (-102) 50.50% to (-110) 52.38%
  • Team USA's implied win probability ranges from (-110) 52.38% to (-118) 54.13%

4 Nations Face-Off favorite

The 4 Nations Face-Off odds. 
Pictured: Team United States forward Matthew Tkachuk and Team Canada forward Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves: Photo by Eric Bolte via Imagn Images

USA 4 Nations Face-Off odds (-110)

First things first, it's essential not to take anything away from the Americans' loss to Sweden in the final round-robin game other than the fact that Auston Matthews, Charlie McAvoy, and Matthew Tkachuk didn't feature.

Matthew's younger brother, Brady, also sat for most of the game after suffering a knock in the first period. However, the brothers and Matthews are ready to go for the final.

McAvoy is a different story. On Tuesday, the Bruins released a statement that the star defenseman would not be available for the final after suffering an upper-body injury that resulted in hospitalization. The exact nature of the injury is not yet known.

There's one reason and one reason alone the United States is considering marginal favorites: Vezina Trophy odds runaway front-runner and 4 Nations Face-Off MVP odds favorite Connor Hellebuyck. He can easily steal a game, and that's a worrying and foreboding issue for Jon Cooper's Canada.

Best odds: -110 at BetMGM | Implied probability: 52.38%

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USA 4 Nations Face-Off roster 

Player Position NHL team
Matt Boldy Forward Minnesota Wild
Kyle Connor Forward Winnipeg Jets
Jack Eichel* Forward Vegas Golden Knights
Jake Guentzel Forward Tampa Bay Lightning
Jack Hughes Forward New Jersey Devils
Chris Kreider Forward New York Rangers
Dylan Larkin Forward Detroit Red Wings
Auston Matthews* Forward Toronto Maple Leafs
J.T. Miller Forward Vancouver Canucks
Brock Nelson Forward New York Islanders
Matthew Tkachuk* Forward Florida Panthers
Brady Tkachuk Forward Ottawa Senators
Vincent Trocheck Forward New York Rangers
Tage Thompson  Forward Buffalo Sabres
Brett Pesce Defenseman New Jersey Devils 
Brock Faber Defenseman Minnesota Wild
Adam Fox* Defenseman New York Rangers
Noah Hanifin Defenseman Vegas Golden Knights
Charlie McAvoy* Defenseman Boston Bruins
Jaccob Slavin Defenseman Carolina Hurricanes
Zach Werenski Defenseman Columbus Blue Jackets
Jake Sanderson Defenseman Ottawa Senators 
Connor Hellebuyck Goaltender Winnipeg Jets
Jake Oettinger Goaltender Dallas Stars
Jeremy Swayman Goaltender Boston Bruins

4 Nations Face-Off underdog

Canada 4 Nations Face-Off odds (-102)

It's strange to slot Canada into the underdog category.

Let's get real: the difference in odds and implied probability between the finalists doesn't give you a favorite vs. underdog vibe. This final is as close to a coin toss as you'll get with Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon heating up and the Tkachuk brothers' locomotive being temporarily derailed.

Also, the superstar may have more open ice with McAvoy sidelined. I can't stress this enough: If Canada can solve Hellebucyk, the revenge they're seeking is within reach. A winning $10 bet will profit $9.52.

Best odds: -102 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 50.50%

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Canada 4 Nations Face-Off roster 

(Final rosters as of Feb. 11; players with asterisks were the initial roster selections for each team)

Player Position NHL team
Sam Bennett Forward Florida Panthers
Anthony Cirelli Forward Tampa Bay Lightning
Sidney Crosby* Forward Pittsburgh Penguins
Brandon Hagel Forward Tampa Bay Lightning
Seth Jarvis Forward Carolina Hurricanes
Travis Konecny Forward Philadelphia Flyers
Nathan MacKinnon* Forward Colorado Avalanche
Brad Marchand* Forward Boston Bruins
Mitch Marner Forward Toronto Maple Leafs
Connor McDavid* Forward Edmonton Oilers
Brayden Point* Forward Tampa Bay Lightning
Sam Reinhart Forward Florida Panthers
Mark Stone Forward Vegas Golden Knights
Cale Makar* Defenseman Colorado Avalanche
Josh Morrissey Defenseman Winnipeg Jets
Colton Parayko Defenseman St. Louis Blues
Travis Sanheim Defenseman Philadelphia Flyers
Thomas Harley  Defenseman Vegas Golden Knights
Devon Toews Defenseman Colorado Avalanche
Drew Doughty  Defenseman Los Angeles Kings 
Jordan Binnington Goaltender St. Louis Blues
Adin Hill Goaltender Vegas Golden Knights
Samuel Montembeault Goaltender Montreal Canadiens

4 Nations Face-Off odds: Tournament MVP 

Odds as of Feb. 20 via FanDuel 

Player Odds (FanDuel) Implied probability Profit ($10 bet)
Connor Hellebuyck +200 33.33% $20
Connor McDavid +320 23.81% $32
Sidney Crosby +380 20.83% $38
Nathan MacKinnon +750 11.76% $75
Zach Werenski +1600 5.88% $160
Jake Guentzel +1900 5% $190
Jack Eichel  +1900 5% $190
Matthew Tkachuk  +1900 5% $190
Brady Tkahcuk +4600 2.13% $220
Dylan Larkin +6500 1.52% $650

4 Nations Face-Off MVP odds movement: 

  • Despite not playing against the Swedes, Hellebuyck's odds improved from +380 to +250
  • Hellebuyck's odds shortened from +250 to +200 hours before the final. McDavid's lengthened from +290 to +320
  • Crosby's odds shortened from +490 to +380 hours before the final
  • MacKinnon is one of the biggest movers, with his odds improving from +2400 to +600 after scoring two goals against Finland. His odds lengthened from +700 to +750 hours before the final. He's our 4 Nations Face-Off MVP odds best-value pick
  • Brady Tkachuk's odds fell of a cliff, falling from +2200 to+4600

4 Nations Face-Off MVP favorite

Connor Hellebuyck 4 Nations Face-Off MVP odds (+200)

Nobody should be surprised to see Hellebuyck atop the 4 Nations Face-Off MVP odds leaderboard. He's the runaway Vezina Trophy odds favorite and among the Hart Trophy favorites.

He stopped everything Canada threw at him in the first meeting, aside from a moment of silky-smooth skill from McDavid. He's in the zone, and it will take more traffic than Toronto's Highway 401 at rush hour to beat him. A winning $10 bet would profit $25.

Best odds: +200 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 33.33%

4 Nations Face-Off FAQs

Who is the 4 Nations Face-Off favorite? 

Team USA is the slight 4 Nations Face-Off odds favorite at our best NHL betting sites, trading at -110, a 52.38% probability, according to our odds calculator.

When does the 4 Nations Face-Off take place?

The 4 Nations Face-Off takes place from Feb. 12 to 20, 2025, with games split between Montreal's Bell Centre and Boston's TD Garden.

What countries are in the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland are the participating countries at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

How are points awarded in the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Teams are given three points for a regulation win, two points for an overtime victory, and one point for an OT loss.

When were the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters announced?

Initial six-man rosters for each team were revealed over the summer, while the remainder of the 4 Nations Face-off rosters were announced Dec. 4.

Where is the 4 Nations Face-Off final? 

The final will take place at Boston's TD Garden.

When is the 4 Nations Face-Off final? 

The 4 Nations Face-Off final starts tonight at 8 p.m. ET. 

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