Hockey Gambling Podcast · Sports Gambling Podcast Network

Olympic Men's Hockey Quarterfinals Picks: Wednesday, February 18 (Ep. 576)

·53 min·4 clips

Connor McDavid at 10-to-1 odds is insane after his dominant nine-point Olympic start.

Host Ryan Gilbert and co-hosts Joel Meyer and Sean Basiano analyze betting picks for the Olympic men's hockey quarterfinals on February 18. They review recent results, including Italy's surprising team gold as huge underdogs and Germany's dominant win over France. The hosts express frustration with the Czech Republic failing to cover a -1.5 puck line against Denmark despite a strong opening number. Joel Meyer shares his winning Champions League bets and describes enjoying a homemade Greek dessert called Yalakobarutical. They note Sweden's strong third period against Latvia and Switzerland's modest three-goal win over Italy. The conversation shifts to NHL MVP futures, debating Connor McDavid's value at 10-1 odds after his nine-point Olympic performance. They analyze Nathan MacKinnon's MVP chances amid injury concerns for him and teammates Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar. A listener's question about cashing out a 100-1 MVP bet on Lucas Raymond prompts discussion on Sweden's medal chances. The hosts recommend parlaying Canada to win gold with McDavid for the Hart Trophy, citing odds around +1785 on DraftKings. For the Germany vs. Slovakia game, Joel likes Germany -1.25 but acknowledges Slovakia's rest advantage and solid play. Sean suggests MVP long shots like Tim Stützle or Leon Draisaitl at 100-1 if Germany medals. Ryan leans toward Slovakia +1.05 and the under 5.5, noting Peter Grubauer's back-to-back workload. In Canada vs. Czech Republic, Joel is too nervous to bet against Czech ghosts from past tournaments despite Canada's dominance. Ryan likes Czech Republic +3.5 and the under 6.5, doubting Czech scoring beyond their top line. Sean highlights David Pastrňák's injury as a boost for Canada. For Finland vs. Switzerland, Ryan favors Finland -2.45 and the under, while Joel sees value in Switzerland +1.98 due to their cohesive play. They praise 38-year-old Swiss goalie Leonardo Genoni for his strong tournament. The USA vs. Sweden matchup draws strong opinions, with Ryan citing Elliot Friedman's point about USA needing a "hateable" opponent like Sweden. He likes USA -1.5 at +100 and the under 6.5, seeing +230 for USA gold as a buying opportunity. Joel criticizes Sweden's goaltending decisions and coaching, while Sean argues true champions don't need external motivation. The episode maintains a conversational, insider tone filled with betting terminology and personal anecdotes. Listeners who enjoy mixing hockey analysis with sports gambling strategy and futures speculation will appreciate this episode. Those seeking pure game breakdowns without odds discussion might find it less engaging.

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Hockey Gambling Podcast