Let’s Bet on Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018
Posted: January 16, 2018
Updated: May 22, 2018
Winter Olympics 2018 or PyeongChang Games have scheduled women’s ice hockey matches from February 11 to 22. The venues of these games are at Kwandong Hockey Centre and Gangneung Hockey Centre near Pyeongchang County, South Korea. We are here with a list of betting odds for the potential Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018. If you count on winning, bet on the bookie’s favorites below!
1. Team South Korea (710.380)
As a host, Team South Korea is automatically qualified to be in the competition. This is also the first ever winter games appearance of the nation. What’s more? According to online gambling news in South Korea, there are talks of North and South Korea joining forces for women’s ice hockey in order to be stronger! It’s a long shot, but with the odds of 710.380, you can bet on Team South Korea to be Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018.
2. Team USA (1.735)
The fact that Team USA hasn’t won gold in 20 years since 1998 doesn’t discourage them. On the contrary, they have the highest odds to be Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018 at 1.735 according to online gambling sites in South Korea. It’s not at all surprising because they are number one on the International Ice Hockey Federation world rankings with 3280 points. So, 2018 could be their year to shine!
(source: Nbcolympics.com)
3. Team Olympic Athletes from Russia (23.310)
On the 5th of December 2017 the International Olympic Committee banned Russia as a nation from the Winter Olympics 2018. This, as well as a 15 million dollar fine, was a punishment for doping. However, clean athletes are allowed to compete as Team Olympic Athletes from Russia (23.310). You’ve got to admire these women for their dedication to become Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018 even without their country’s representation.
4. Team Canada (1.961)
We can’t complete this list without Team Canada. They have won 4 consecutive gold medals at the Winter Games from 2002 to 2014. That’s why online sportsbook sites in South Korea predict high odds for Team Canada to be Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018. However, Team Canada has to go through intensive practices to catch up with Team USA. As of right now, Canada’s world ranking is second from USA with 80 points lower.
Bet on Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018
To summarize, Team Canada (1.961) and Team USA (1.735) are the bookie’s favorites to win 2018 Winter Olympics Women’s Ice Hockey. On the other hand, long shot gambles belong to Team Olympic Athletes from Russia (23.310) and Team South Korea (710.380). Now that you know each team’s odds, you can bet on Women’s Ice Hockey Winner at Winter Olympics 2018 at Pinnacle Sportsbook!