LAS VEGAS — In an exciting championship match of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Canada triumphed over the United States with a close score of 3-2 in overtime. This thrilling game set records for hockey betting, drawing in an unprecedented amount of wagers.
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, this match became the most heavily bet game in its history, with betting volume 2.5 times higher than any NHL game this season. The interest was evident throughout the tournament, as five of the games ranked among the top seven most bet games in the sport this year.
Halvor Egeland, a trading manager at BetMGM, expressed satisfaction with the tournament’s outcome, noting that Canada winning was favorable for the sportsbook. The U.S. entered the match as a 1.5-goal favorite, but both teams were evenly matched at -110 on the money line at the start of the game.
Caesars Sportsbook also reported significant betting activity on the championship game, ranking it just behind last season’s thrilling Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, where the Florida Panthers faced off against the Edmonton Oilers. That game had also seen a notable increase in bets compared to any other NHL match this past season.
Karry Shreeve, head of hockey at Caesars, highlighted the intense atmosphere that characterized the game. Bettor engagement soared, especially after the U.S. fell behind 1-0, only to climb into a strong betting position. The excitement continued to build when the game went into overtime, keeping fans and bettors on the edge of their seats until the very last moment.
