LiontipsUSA vs China. Prediction and Betting Tips for Olympic Games Beijing 2022 (February 10, 2022).
Command Analysis
The US men's ice hockey team won the set of bronze medals at the 2021 World Championship. They lost to Canada (2:4) in the semi-final and crushed Germany (6:1) in the match for bronze. The USA sent a young team to China, so it is hard to call them favorites, but they definitely have a good shot at qualifying for the playoffs.
China can boast solid teamplay, but they lack quality. Most of the team play for Kunlun Red Star who are demonstrating average hockey this season. But China are the hosts of the Olympic Games, which always plays a big role in the players' motivation. Nevertheless, it is hard to believe they can get into the knockout stage of the competition, especially since they are in the same group with Canada, USA, and Germany.
Trends
In the last 5 games of the USA, goals were scored in each period.
In 4 out of 5 matches, the US team scored first.
Tip and bets
The US team doesn't look formidable, and China might be able to put up a fight. Even if they don't win, they should be able to avoid crushing defeat and maintain the handicap of three goals.
Our prediction - handicap (+3) to China
China will most likely play a very defensive game and try to slow it down. We think it is not worth waiting for a large number of goals in this match and suggest taking the under.
Second prediction - total under 6.5 goals
