The championship game for the 4 Nations Face-Off is finally here. After days of anticipation, Canada and the USA will battle to see which team takes home not just a trophy but bragging rights. Thursday's final is expected to be a tightly contested game, with the difference potentially being which team can capitalize on the opposition's mistakes.
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*Note: This article is not betting advice. All betting lines mentioned are from PlayNow Sports as of 9:00 am PT on February 20, 2025.
Thursday's final is expected to be so close that even some betting sites aren't sure who is going to win. One of those sites is PlayNow Sports, which is the official sports betting partner of the Vancouver Canucks. PlayNow has both Team Canada and Team USA at 1.90 on the money line, while an under of 5.5 total goals is set at 1.73.
Outside of the money line, Play Now is offering a variety of bets ahead of Thursday's game. Starting with team-related bets, the "Race to Three Goals" has Canada listed at 2.25 while the USA is listed at 2.10. This means that on a $10.00 bet, betting on Canada would return a total of $22.50, while the USA would return a total of $21.00
There is also a betting line for the first team to score. The USA currently has a slight lead at 1.77, with Canada listed at 1.83. On a $10.00 bet, the USA would return a total of $17.70, while Canada's total return would be $18.30.
As for player-related bets, there are over 50 different categories to choose from. Starting with players to score at least one goal, Canada's Nathan MacKinnon has the best odds at 2.80 and is followed closely by Team USA's Austin Matthews, who is listed at 2.90. As for a Canucks angle, J.T. Miller is listed at 5.75, which, on a $10.00 bet, would return a total of $57.50.
Lastly, PlayNow Sports offers a variety of special bets, including "Will there be a fight in the first 60 seconds of the first period?" If fans want to bet "yes," that line is currently at 5.00, which, on a $10.00 bet, would return a total of $50.00.
Team Canada and Team USA will add another chapter to their historical rivalry Thursday night during the 4 Nations Face-Off final. The last time Canada and the USA faced off in a men's final involving NHL players was the 2010 Olympics when Sidney Crosby scored the golden goal in Vancouver. Puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. PT and can be viewed on Sportsnet.
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