The United States looks to stay perfect in Group C preliminary action when it battles Germany in a key matchup on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Germany is coming off a 4-3 loss to Latvia on Saturday, while the United States defeated Denmark 6-3. The United States (2-0), which is looking for its first medal since taking silver at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, have outscored its opponents 11-4 so far. Germany (1-1), which took the silver medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, has outscored its foes 6-5.
Opening faceoff is set for 3:10 p.m. ET from the Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy. The United States is a -1000 favorite (risk $1,000 to win $100) on the money line in the latest United States vs. Germany odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total goals scored is 6.5. The U.S. is at -1.5 (-340) on the puck line, with the Germans as +1.5 (+260).
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