CANADA VS GERMANY 2010 OLYMPIC HOCKEY ODDS FROM BETFAIR

Right now we’re just under an hour away from the puck dropping in Canada’s first match of the knock-out stage and their last “easy” game. After underwhelming in virtually every performance so far (even in the Norway game it took about 25 minutes to score) Canada have a relatively simple task ahead of them to overcome Germany. The layers at Betfair, the popular betting exchange, are confident that Canada is set for a big victory and that we’re likely going to see a 7+ goal game.

You really can’t expect to get a decent price anywhere on Canada to win this one outright as it appears to be a foregone conclusion. Currently, Sidney Crosby & Co. trade at a slim 1.04 to win the match in regular time, while Germany are a colossal 75.0 to win the match. The 60 minute draw (sending us to overtime) pays out at 28.0. Canada are also short-priced to score the opening goal of the match at a 1.08 listing. Germany trade at 6.4 to score first while no goal in the match pays 34.0.
If you’re looking to back Canada and you want to make around even money, then you’re going to have to take them on the handicap. The over/under for this match is (-4.5) to Canada. You’ll find Jarome Iginla’s side listed at around 1.8 to win the match by at least 5 goals. You can take Germany (+4.5) at a 2.25 price.
You’re in for some decent odds if you think Canada will struggle and there won’t be a huge amount of goals. Under 4.5 goals pays out at 5.3 if that hits while over 4.5 goals is a mere 1.19. You can select under 5.5 goals at a 2.92 price while over 5.5 rewards at a solid 1.5. Over 6.5 goals is trading at around 1.92 with the under at 2.04.
If you think this one is going to be another slow start, why not back first period (-1.5) at 2.8. If you think there will be at least two goals scored in the 1st period, back the over at around 1.5.
Canada to win the 1st period pays out at 1.24 while a draw would reward at 5.2. Germany to win the opening 20 minutes is a solid 14.5, but I don’t think the tie is completely out of the question. Canada are a slim 1.1 to win the 2nd period with Germany at 5.0 and the tie at 4.0. Canada are 1.15 to win the 3rd period while Germany are listed at 3.05. A drawn 3rd period pays a mere 2.02 but the volume on this particular market is really low and I could see it rising once the match starts.
Keep in mind that at Betfair you can back and lay your own odds so if you’re willing to give somebody 100.0 on Germany winning the match, you’re likely going to help yourself to some free money. It really comes down to what type of match Canada play, but the result seems to be a foregone conclusion.