VANCOUVER 2010 CANADA VS USA OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL HOCKEY LIVE BETTING TIPS

We're just about set for the puck to drop in one of the biggest hockey games in a generation. Canada, the host nation, has been snapping up medals left and right over the past 72 hours and this would be the ultimate icing on the cake for Canadian hockey fans and, frankly, Canadians everywhere. 
It certainly won't be easy though, the United States and the in-form Ryan Miller have had things going their way for most of the tournament- including their 15 minute onslaught against Finland where they put six goals past them in less than a period of hockey. 
Canada is currently trading as the solid favourites to win this match with a price of around 1.8. The United States are listed at 3.4, which is a solid price, while the draw (which would send us to overtime) is trading at 4.33. 

If you're looking to bet on the outright result, which includes overtime and penalty shots, Canada is a heavier favourite at 1.5 with the USA at 2.5. 
If you're looking for a run-down of the pre-match odds click the top story on the left hand side. Ladbrokes is offering up live betting on this match and you'll be able to watch a number of different markets move around throughout the match. 
Ice Hockey can be a tough sport to bet on simply because it moves so fast and there are such small margins for error. This is why live betting is very conducive to big hockey matches. Personally, I think Canada will try to set the tone in the 1st period- that's where they've dominated for the latter part of the tournament. If they can get one or two quick ones, they'll have put the Americans on the back heel and they can continue to pepper Miller. 
Sidney Crosby has been quiet, goal-wise, for most of the tournament but he's 2.75 to score anytime today while Jarome Iginla trades at 2.5. Canada are odds-on at 1.7 to score the first goal while the USA is listed at 2.25 to score first. 
The over/under is at 5.5 with the over just being favoured at 1.75 against the under at even money. A goal within the first 10 minutes is favoured at 1.66 with the first goal after ten minutes paying out at 2.1
You can debate about medal counts and total medals and whether Canada won the games or not until the cows come home. Canada may very well lose this game even though it looks like the stars are aligning for them. No matter what happens, this has been undeniably Canada's Greatest Games and two weeks that brought the country together and made all of us proud. This match is Canada's to win and it would be the icing on the cake for Canada's Greatest Games.