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Canada vs. USA Player Props & Best Bets: 4 Nations Face-Off Final Predictions Tonight

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: February 20, 2025 5:39 PM EST • 4 min 23 sec read.

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Pictured: Team Canada forward Sidney Crosby controls the puck: Photo by Bob DeChiara via Imagn Images

We're hours away from seeing which players will rise to the grandest of occasions in tonight's Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off final, occurring at TD Garden in Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). 

Our Canada vs. USA player props feature three megastars — Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon — along with a Norris Trophy odds contender. 

Best Canada vs. USA player props tonight: 4 Nations Face-Off final

Here are my best Canada vs. USA player props for tonight's 4 Nations Face-Off final with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NHL picks along with our guide on how to bet on the NHL.

As you can see, McDavid to score at any point in tonight's game is massively popular, and so too is McDavid to score the opener. The public also like the look of McDavid and Captain Canada posting at least two points. 

💰 Best player prop bet for Canada vs. USA: Sidney Crosby 1+ points (-135 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Crosby has five points in three 4 Nations Face-Off contests, tied with the USA's Zach Werenski for the most. Captain Canada exploded against the Swedes, notching three assists in the opener. He had another multi-point outing against the Finns, registering a goal and an assist. 

Crosby's only scoreless contest came against the Americans. While space will be as hard to come by as tickets for the final, Crosby's big-game Spidey senses will come to the fore. Four of his five points are helpers, and he's playing alongside MacKinnon, one of the world's best goal-scorers. A winning $10 bet will profit $7.41. 

🏒 Best bet to score 1st goal tonight: Nathan MacKinnon (+1200 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐

MacKinnon to score at any time is much more palatable +200. However, committing to a risk-forward approach might earn a $120 profit on a $10 bet. That's predicated on MacKinnon lighting the lamp first. 

MacKinnon has three goals, tied for the most with Jake Guentzel and Mikael Granlund. Two of those came against Finland in the final round-robin game. MacKinnon, one of the Hart Trophy odds front-runners, scored two goals against Connor Hellebuyck in five games during the first round of last season's NHL playoffs. 

Oh, and our inanimate friend ChatGPT also "thinks" MacKinnon will score first, as outlined in our AI 4 Nations Face-Off final predictions.

Canada vs. USA Player Props & Best Bets: 4 Nations Face-Off Final Predictions
Team Canada forward Nathan MacKinnon plays the puck during a 4 Nations Face-Off game. Photo by David Kirouac / Imagn Images.

💎 Best value bet for 4 Nations Face-Off: Connor McDavid 1+ assist (-105 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

When you can get McDavid at almost even money to notch an apple, I recommend getting involved. While it won't be easy against one of the world's best defenses, Charlie McAvoy's absence might make it marginally more straightforward to create space.

He doesn't need much space anyway, as McDavid is one of the best at creating something out of nothing. McDavid has two assists and two goals in three games. He scored the opener against Team USA in the round-robin, and I expect him to get on the scoresheet again. A winning $10 bet will profit $9.52. 

💎 Best value bet for 4 Nations Face-Off: Zach Werenski 1+ assist (-105 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Werenski leads the tournament in assists with five. He has exceptional timing, knowing when to jump in and help the trio up front. And he's always on the lookout for a deft and intelligent cross-seam pass.

Werenski is lethal from the point in all situations, including on the power play. Two of his five helpers came with the man advantage, and that might be where Werenski does damage in the final. A winning $10 bet will profit $9.52.

🏆 4 Nations Face-Off MVP prediction: Nathan MacKinnon (+800 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

MacKinnon offers the best value at our best sportsbooks among the MVP contenders. While I picked McDavid in our 4 Nations Face-Off MVP odds analysis, MacKinnon's +800 price is irresistible.

Plus, there is a perception that he's been better defensively. He's posted a +4 rating thus far, tied for the best plus/minus with Sweden's Joel Eriksson Ek. 

Take a look at our 4 Nations Face-Off MVP odds for a more in-depth MacKinnon analysis. A winning $10 bet will profit $80. 

🥅 Best Canada vs. USA prop bets

Here's a recap of my best Canada vs. USA prop bets, along with the best parlay odds to bet all of those picks together. You can also check out our NHL player prop odds tool for the latest NHL odds at the best legal sportsbooks in your region.  

  • Sidney Crosby 1+ points (-135 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • First goal: Nathan MacKinnon (+1200 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Connor McDavid 1+ assist (-105 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Zach Werenski 1+ assist (+150 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Nathan MacKinnon MVP (+800 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

🚀 Canada vs. USA player prop parlay odds (excluding MacKinnon bets): +750 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $75)

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Other Canada vs. USA high-value prop bets

  • Cale Makar Over 2.5 shots (+130 via Betway)
  • Connor McDavid Over 2.5 shots (-125 via Betway)
  • Jake Guentzel Over 2.5 shots (+110 via Betway)
  • Matthew Tkachuk Over 0.5 assists (+185 via Betway)
  • Jack Eichel Over 0.5 assist (105 via Betway)

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📺 How to watch Canada vs. USA: 4 Nations Face-Off final

📅 Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
🕗 Time: 8 p.m. ET
📍 Location: TD Garden (Boston)
📺 TV: ESPN
💻 Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo, Sling

❓ 4 Nations Face-Off final FAQs

Who is favored to win Canada vs. USA hockey?

There is no favorite between Canada and the USA. It's a pick'em contest, according to our best sports betting apps. 

What time is Canada vs. USA hockey?

The Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off final is tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

How to watch Canada vs. USA hockey

You can watch the Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off final on Sportsnet, EPSN, Sportsnet+, ESPN+, Fubo, and Sling.

🏒 Best NHL betting sites for Canada vs. USA in 4 Nations Face-Off final

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.