Czech Republic vs Latvia betting odds – Czech’s won’t have any problems advancing
The Czech Republic vs Latvia betting odds features one team that was expected to be in the play-in round and one team that is a surprise contestant. Online betting fans know the Czech Republic is usually a contender in this tournament but they have struggled this time around and need to beat Latvia just to stay alive. Expect it to happen, though as Latvia isn’t a real threat to anyone.
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| Olympic Hockey Betting |
| Republic will have to play-in to qualify because of goal differential with Finland |
| Czech Republic already defeated Latvia 5-2 earlier in the tournament |
| Latvia finished in last place in the standings |
Hockey betting cappers know that without Dominik Hasek, the Czech Republic simply hasn’t been as dominant. As a matter of fact, it has come to the point where the formerly mighty Czech Republic team has to win a play-in game just to qualify for the playoffs.
But don’t view that as an ultimate failure. While the Canadian team did flop with a 1-1-0-1 record in the round robin, which also landed them in a play-in format, the Czech Republic is merely here based on goal differential.
They were tied with Finland after the preliminary round, both boasting a 2-0-0-1 record, but the Finnish team had a better goal differential, which earned them a better position.
The Czech Republic will face the weakest team of the tournament so far as the Latvians are at the very bottom of the standings and totem pole. They finished in 12th out of 12 teams, losing all three games and getting outscored by a 15-goal margin.
One of those teams that managed to outscore them was the Czech Republic as they defeated them 5-2 earlier in the tournament.
There’s no real reason to expect anything to change. The Czech’s may have to play-in but they are still a tournament contender. Expect them to dispose of Latvia very easily and move on to contend for a medal. Meanwhile, sports betting fans will see Latvia go home.
Pick: Czech Republic
