Junior Hockey

Canada VS Czech Republic IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship Best Bets

Get the Best Bets, Odds, and Expert Analysis on Canada’s First Game of the 2023 IIHF World Juniors


Canada VS Czech Republic Picks, Predictions, & Betting Analysis

In their first matchup of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, Team Canada will face off against the Czech Republic as they look to claim back-to-back gold medals. Canada has put together a stacked squad that looks like it could go all the way, but the Czech Republic will be a tough test to begin this year’s tournament.

At Canadian Sports Betting, we have all the best bets, betting odds, and expert analysis on the 2023 World Juniors. If you want to place a wager on all the action of this year’s top international competition, check out the best online sportsbooks to bet on the World Juniors.

Moneyline/Puckline Pick: Canada (ML/-3.5)

Looking to kick off their 2023 tournament with a bang, the defending World Junior champions will be primed to secure a huge win at the expense of the Czech Republic in their opening match. Canada has compiled one of the strongest rosters in recent years, looking like a potentially unstoppable unit.

Sporting some of the top young prospects in the world, Team Canada is poised to outclass the Czechs from start to finish in their first meeting of the 2023 World Junior Championships. The Canadians have multiple returning members from their championship-winning squad this past summer in Edmonton, all hungry to reclaim the top prize in international junior hockey.

Look for Canada to come out guns blazing, utilizing their immense talent and skill to overwhelm the Czechs, leading to an early lopsided score. Watch as the Canadians routinely light the lamp in front of their home crowd, dazzling the hockey world as they claim the easy win, covering the 3.5-goal puckline in the process.

Over/Under Pick: Under 7 Goals

While the Canadians are set to post their fair share of goals, the Czechs will not be so fortunate. With Team Canada ready to control the pace of the contest for the entire 60 minutes of play, the Czech Republic will have few scoring chances available in this opening tilt.

In their last matchup in the World Junior Championships, the Canadians took home the win 5-2 in the semi-finals of the 2022 tournament. Be sure to expect more of the same in this Boxing Day classic matchup, as the Canadians dictate the direction of the matchup, limiting the scoring chances of their opponents and wining the game handily.

Even with the Canadians putting up ample goals on the scoreboard, look for the Under to narrowly hit, paying you out as a winner on this goal total wager.

Best Canada VS Czech Republic Odds & Lines

If you’re going to place a bet on Canada VS Czech Republic in the first game of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships, be sure to place a bet with the online sportsbook providing you with the best odds & lines.

Below we’ve compiled all the top odds & lines from the best online hockey betting sites on the market. Simply find the betting market you’re interested in wagering on, follow our easy direct links, sign up, and place a bet on the first game of the Team Canada’s World Junior Championship Tournament.

Moneyline

Canada - DraftKings (-1400)

Czech Republic - BetRivers (+1050)

Puckline

Canada (-3.5) - FanDuel (-120)

Czech Republic (+3.5) - BetMGM (+105)

Over/Under

Over 7 - BetRivers (-103)

Under 7 - BetMGM (+100)

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Matt Eichhorn

Matt Eichhorn

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