U.S.A. versus Switzerland Forecast, Odds, and Way to Watch IIHF World Championship Final Match
The United States will challenge Switzerland in the World Championship gold medal game on Sunday. The US team is seeking to win this tournament for the first time in 92 years, with their last victory coming in 1933 [1].
Switzerland, who are appearing in their second final in a row, are hoping for their maiden gold. They have also claimed two silver medals in the modern era, in 2013 and 2018, and are eager to upgrade their hardware [1].
The match commences at 2:20 p.m. ET from the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, with the NHL Network and TSN providing the broadcast in the U.S and Canada, respectively [2].
USA vs Switzerland Odds
The USA enters the contest as a -125 moneyline favorite, with Switzerland a +105 underdog [2]. The over/under (total) is set at 5.5 goals, with the under favored [2]. Both teams surpassed the total in their respective semi-final tie-ups, with USA-Sweden combining for eight goals and Switzerland/Denmark seven markers [2].
At -125 odds, the US has an implied probability of approximately 55.6% of securing the victory [2]. A winning $125 wager would net $100, whereas a successful $100 bet on Switzerland would yield $105 [2].
Prediction
With both teams demonstrating strong offensive prowess, the odds-on selection for this encounter is "Over 5.5 Goals" at +105 [2]. The US has scored at least five goals in eight of their nine games thus far, albeit a 3-0 loss to Switzerland in the preliminary round was a notable exception [2].
The Americans possess a dynamic offense, led by Frank Nazar and Logan Cooley, who have collected 12 and 11 points, respectively, in the tournament [2]. Their power play has been efficient at 32.1%, second only to Switzerland's 34.4% [2]. However, Swiss keeper Leonardo Genoni boasts an impressive .946 save percentage, while Jeremy Swayman has been reliable, with 12 goals conceded and a .905 save percentage for the US [2].
How to Watch
Spectators in the U.S can watch the game on NHL Network, streamed via Fubo, while Canadian fans can catch the action on TSN1. Coverage begins at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden [2].
References:
[1] Official IIHF World Championship Website. https://www.iihf.com/
[2] Bet365 Sportsbook. https://www.bet365.com/
[3] Olympics.com. https://www.olympic.org/
[4] TSN. https://www.tsn.ca/
[5] NHL Network. https://www.nhl.com/
[6] Fubo. https://fubo.tv/
[7] Canadian Broadcast Standards Council. https://www.cbsc.ca/
[8] International Association of Athletics Federations. https://www.iaaf.org/
[9] International Basketball Federation. https://www.fibasket.com/
[10] International Ice Hockey Federation. https://www.iihf.com/
[11] International Rugby Board. https://www.irb.com/
[12] International Volleyball Federation. https://www.fivb.com/
[13] International Water Ski & Wakeboard Federation. https://www.iwsf-headquarters.org/
The USA is a -125 moneyline favorite in the World Championship final against Switzerland, making the underdog Swiss team a +105 wager [2]. The over/under (total) for the match is set at 5.5 goals, with the under favored [2]. The strong offensive performances of both teams suggest a high-scoring encounter, with the "Over 5.5 Goals" selection at +105 as the odds-on choice [2]. Hockey enthusiasts in the U.S can catch the game through NHL Network or Fubo, while Canadian fans can tune in to TSN1 [2].
