This version of the USA doesn't include many stars, but their lineup is even, with no obvious weaknesses. Even the 3rd and 4th fives looked decent against a favorite of the competition. Before the start, the USA had good sparring with Canada, where they showed themselves worthy, so we believe the team can show good performance even in the playoffs.
The Czech national team has a slightly different situation. They have bright names in their lineup, but the average level of players is no higher than some of the top teams in the tournament. In this sense, it is strange to see them favorites of the match against the Americans. The USA already adapted to the local hockey rinks, so the Czech Republic is unlikely to win in regulation time.
Our prediction: USA double chance. We recommend the “1X” bet, odds 2
