Ice hockey action in Group C of the men’s tournament in the Milan-Cortina Olympics kicks off on Thursday with two simultaneous games between the four teams – Team USA playing Team Latvia and Team Germany facing off against Team Denmark. Here’s taking a look at a preview of the game featuring the two European rivals.
Germany vs. Denmark Prediction: Players to Watch Out For
Germany has one of the best players in the world, Leon Draisaitl, at their disposal. But their attacking prowess doesn’t stop there with JJ Peterka, Tim Stutzle and Nico Strum, also on their lines. Meanwhile, the Danes will look for inspiration from their NHLers Oliver Bjorkstrand and Nikolaj Ehlers.
Germany vs. Denmark Prediction: Preview
With one of the favorites for the gold medal, Team USA in their group, both teams will know that this is a must-win fixture if they are to advance as one of the top two runners-up to directly enter the quarterfinals. Team Denmark’s success relies on how well they can beat goaltender Philipp Grubauer, who has been in stellar form for the Seattle Kraken this season. They will also have to contain any link up between Draisaitl and Peterka on the top line that can be detrimental.
Germany vs. Denmark Prediction: Projected Lines (subject to change)
Team Germany
Offensive Lines:
Dominik Kahun – Leon Draisaitl – John‑Jason Peterka
Lukas Reichel – Tim Stützle – Marc Michaelis
Tobias Reider – Nico Strum – Parker Toumie
Justin Schütz – Joshua Samaski – Frederik Tiffels
Defensive Pairings:
Jonas Müller – Moritz Seider
Korbinian Geibel – Kai Wissmann
Lukas Kalble – Leon Gawanke
Fabio Wagner – Moritz Müller
Team Denmark
Offensive Lines:
Nikolaj Ehlers – Lars Eller – Joachim Blichfeld
Nick Olesen – Oscar Fisker-Molgaard – Oliver Bjorkstrand
Mikkel Aagaard – Patrick Russell – Nicklas Jensen
Christian Wejse – Alexander True – Morten Poulsen
Defensive Pairings:
Jesper Jensen Aabo – Phillip Bruggisser
Matias Lassen – Markus Lauridsen
Anders Koch – Oliver Lauridsen
Malte Setkov – Nicholas B. Jensen
Germany vs. Denmark Prediction: Odds and Prediction
Odds per BET99 Sportsbook:
- Moneyline: Germany -275 | Denmark +205
- Puck Line: Germany -1.5 (+105) | Denmark +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (+110) | Under (-140)
Team Germany is expected to edge past Team Germany in what is likely to be a close encounter. The Over/Under heavily favors fewer than five goals during the game, which indicates that the game will feature tight forechecks and strong physical games from both teams, but things may open up in the later stages of the game.
Germany vs. Denmark Prediction: Betting Tips
Moneyline: Germany
Puck Line: Germany -1.5
Total: Over 5.5
Edited by R. Nikhil Parshy