2026 Olympic Games: Medal Predictions, Odds and Picks for Feb. 15

Sunday’s Olympic slate delivers one of the strongest Americans-first betting cards of the Games so far. Team USA takes the ice in men’s hockey preliminary play, while two legitimate gold-medal swings headline the individual side with Campbell Wright in the biathlon pursuit and Erin Jackson in the women’s 500m speed skating final.

For bettors using sports betting apps, this is a high-upside day built around established U.S. stars and one emerging Olympic contender. Here are the best bets to consider for Sunday's Olympic slate.

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Women’s 500m Speed Skating (Gold Medal Event)

Pick: Erin Jackson To Win Gold (+2100)

The women’s 500m is one of the marquee long track events of the Olympics, and medals are awarded on Sunday. Erin Jackson enters as one of the United States’ premier sprint hope, having already proven she can deliver on the biggest stage in this event.

The 500m is pure explosiveness, with one lap and no margin for error. Jackson’s start and top-end speed remain elite, and in a race often decided by hundredths of a second, she has the profile to win outright if she executes cleanly. If you’re taking a U.S. gold swing Sunday, this is the strongest name on the board.

Biathlon: Men’s 12.5km Pursuit (Gold Medal Event)

Pick: Campbell Wright To Win Gold (+700)

Sunday’s pursuit is a true medal event, and Wright enters after a strong sprint result that positioned him within striking distance. In pursuit format, athletes start based on sprint gaps, meaning time deficits can evaporate quickly with clean shooting and aggressive skiing.

Biathlon gold requires near-perfect marksmanship under pressure. Wright’s upside lies in exactly that scenario, if the favorites miss targets and he shoots clean, the leaderboard can flip fast. It’s an underdog swing, but this is the race where a breakthrough is most plausible.

Men’s Ice Hockey: USA vs Germany (Preliminary Round)

Pick: USA -3.5 (+130)

Team USA continues preliminary play Sunday against Germany, and this is another matchup where the talent edge leans heavily American. With scoring depth throughout the lineup and elite goaltending options available, the U.S. controls its own destiny heading into the knockout stage.

Unlike individual medal races, this is a stability play. Preliminary games still matter for seeding, and the Americans should dictate pace and possession throughout. If you’re anchoring a Sunday Olympic card, USA hockey remains the most reliable foundation. Even with a multi-goal lean here, it's at plus money which is very attractive.

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Sunday’s Olympic card is built around controlled aggression. Erin Jackson gives Team USA its cleanest gold swing of the day in a race built for power and precision, while Campbell Wright offers true upside in the biathlon pursuit, where one flawless shooting performance can flip the leaderboard in minutes. Those are higher-variance bets, but they’re rooted in legitimate American medal potential.

USA Hockey, meanwhile, provides the steady anchor. Preliminary-round games still carry seeding implications, and the Americans have the depth and structure to handle business. The smart approach on Sunday is balance. Pair the stability of hockey with one or two calculated gold shots in medal events. Shop lines early across sports betting apps, monitor movement before start times and enjoy a slate that offers both safety and ceiling as Team USA continues its medal chase.

Odds as of Feb. 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET