Olympic Semi Finals Hockey Odds

The Semi finals take place today in Vancouver and the Sportsbooks have released their odds on today’s semi final games.

Anytime you’re in a short tournament like this, you have a few key factors to consider.

a) Goaltending
b) Line Chemistry
c) Special teams

Olympic Semi Final Hockey Odds

• USA -1.5
• Finland 5.5

• Canada -2.5
• Slovakia 6.5

Ron's Olympic Semi Final Predictions

The United States have been receiving great goaltending from Ryan Miller, but got a scare vs. the Swiss in their quarter final game. However, they were in a classic letdown spot after their win over Canada, but survived that weak spot.

Finland is coming off a 2-0 win over the Czech’s and Kiprusoff was solid and strives under these situations. The Americans have the speed, but the Finns have what I call great team patience and they will just sit back and wait for their spots to capitalize.

Ron's Prediction: Finland 3 USA 2

The Canadians scored a touchdown on the Russians and played your typical Canadian game vs. the Russians. They stepped up their game, they out hit them, and showed more of a second effort then the Russian team. Russia was out classed and didn’t have the depth to compete vs. a well oiled machine.

My question mark is Luongo, how will he perform after an emotional win over the Russians and will Team Canada get caught in a letdown spot after their emotional 7-3 win over Russia. The chemistry has grown since their win over Germany and Babcock is done juggling his lines and he’s happy with the lines he’s rolling now and each player knows their role.

The Slovaks have a hot goalie in Habs goaltender Jaroslav Halak who beat the Russians in a shootout and this game will be a defensive struggle and tougher then most experts believe.

Ron's Prediction: Canada 3 Slovak 2

Good luck and bet with your head, not your heart!