{"id":329636,"date":"2025-02-20T10:36:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/?p=329636"},"modified":"2025-02-20T10:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T15:36:44","slug":"canada-vs-usa-4-nations-sgp-predictions-february-20-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/canada-vs-usa-4-nations-sgp-predictions-february-20-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada vs. USA 4 Nations SGP predictions Feb. 20: Back McDavid and Werenski to find the score sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Canada and USA revisit their international rivalry in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pregame narrative:<\/strong> USA was the best team during the round-robin and I’m bullish on its defensive ability. So, I’ll add its puck line as a parlay piece, along with player props on Connor McDavid<\/a> and Zach Werenski<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my Canada vs. USA same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada vs. USA predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parlay: USA +1.5 | McDavid to score a point | Werenski to score a point (+380)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embed: #109852<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USA +1.5 (-265):<\/strong> Even if Canada manages to win, I can’t see it being by more than one goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start, the Americans have been expectedly amazing on the defensive end. In three games, the team allowed just four goals, led by the stellar play of Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> (1.00 GAA, .957 SV%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the final round-robin game against Sweden, USA was missing several key players while starting backup Jake Oettinger.<\/a> The Americans lost but it was a closely contested 2-1 game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other side, Canada went 2-1 in group play but had trouble dominating games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canadians jumped out to a two-goal lead against Sweden before needing overtime to win 4-3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, against Finland, they were up 4-0 late in the second period before almost collapsing but winning 5-3 off the back of an empty net goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I truly believe this game is a coin toss but Canada’s inability to hold leads and win big has me confident in this puck line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other parlay legs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

McDavid to score a point (-180):<\/strong> If Canada gets on the board, McDavid is likely to be involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oilers captain had the lone goal in the 3-1 loss to the U.S. He also has a point in every game at this tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amongst the best players in the world, it’s clear McDavid is in a league of his own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Sportsnet\/status\/1890949730273747232\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Canada’s must-win game against Finland, McDavid was one of three forwards (Reinhart, Point) to play north of 16 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

McDavid is dangerous on the rush, in the zone, and with the man advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s going to be hard to break down the USA defence but I’ll put my faith in the most skilled player on the ice making his mark on this final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Werenski to score a point (+105):<\/strong> To close this parlay out, I’m siding with an American defenceman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Werenski has gone under the radar but he’s currently tied with Sidney Crosby<\/a> for the most points in the tournament (five).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He’s got at least a point in every game and should see even more ice time with the news of Charlie McAvoy<\/a> being sidelined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who’s been following the NHL this season shouldn’t be shocked at this production. Werenski is tied for second among defencemen in points (59) and tied for 19th overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He’s on pace for over a point per game and the strong play has carried over to the 4 Nations Face-Off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a good solo play at plus-money but I love the value so I’ll include it in this SGP to give the odds a nice boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picks made at 9:23 a.m. ET 02\/20\/2025.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Canada and USA revisit their international rivalry in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The pregame narrative: USA was the best team during the round-robin and I’m bullish on its defensive ability. So, I’ll add its puck line as a parlay piece, along with player props on Connor McDavid and Zach Werenski. Check out […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":329660,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sidebar_plugin_meta_block_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[628,8],"class_list":["post-329636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nhl","tag-4-nations-face-off","tag-nhl-betting"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCanada vs. USA predictions: 4 Nations SGP Feb. 20 | NSB<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check out our Canada vs. USA same-game parlay predictions for Feb. 20. 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