2026 Olympic Games: Medal Predictions, Odds and Picks for Feb. 22

Written By Nick Crain | Published at February 22, 2026
Feb 20, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jack Eichel (9) of the United States greets fans after the game against Slovakia in a men's ice hockey semifinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The final day of the 2026 Winter Olympics arrives with everything on the line.

There is no pacing left. No positioning. No tomorrow. Sunday delivers gold medal pressure, legacy implications, and the kind of USA vs Canada showdown that defines Olympic history. From the biggest hockey stage imaginable to a high-upside bobsleigh swing and a grueling 50km cross-country finale, this is a closing slate built on ambition.

If Team USA is going to finish these Games with a statement, it happens here. These are the best USA-focused bets to consider for the final day in Milano Cortina.

Odds via DraftKings

Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game

Pick: USA Moneyline (+100)

It does not get bigger than this.

We have the United States vs Canada for Olympic gold in men’s hockey is one of the most anticipated matchups in the sport. Canada is stacked with elite talent and depth at every position, but the Americans are not outmatched. Team USA has proven throughout this tournament that it can play with speed, structure, and offensive confidence against top competition.

At +100, this is essentially a coin-flip price in a rivalry that historically plays out in tight, emotional battles. Goaltending and composure in the third period will decide this one. The Americans have the firepower and defensive discipline to win it outright. In a gold medal game of this magnitude, backing the Americans at plus money is a strong position.

Bobsleigh: 4-Man Final

Pick: Team Horn To Win Gold (+6000)

After two heats, Team Horn sits in ninth place, but the margins in four-man bobsleigh are razor-thin. Pilot Kris Horn and push athletes Carsten Vissering, Hunter Powell, and Caleb Furnell have already delivered one of their strongest performances of the season.

Horn made it clear that the focus for the final two heats is improving the start and carrying more speed through the bottom of the track. In sliding sports, small gains in push rank and line precision can translate into significant time improvements over two runs.

At +6000, this is a high-risk, high-reward swing on a team capable of moving up the leaderboard if they execute cleanly. On the final day of the Olympic Games, chasing the ceiling makes sense.

Cross-Country Skiing: Women’s 50km Mass Start Classic

Pick: Jessie Diggins To Win Gold (+2500)

Jessie Diggins is built for this kind of race.

The 50km mass start is a test of endurance, tactics, and mental toughness. It is not always won by the early aggressor. It often comes down to positioning in the final kilometers and who has the closing strength left when the pack begins to fracture.

At 25-1 odds, Diggins represents legitimate value in a distance event where race dynamics can shift quickly. If she stays within the lead group entering the final stretch, her finishing strength gives her a real path to the podium and beyond. On the last day of the Olympics, betting on a proven competitor in a chaotic endurance race is a calculated move.

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The final day of the Winter Olympics is never about playing it safe. It is about chasing moments.

USA vs Canada for hockey gold is the headline event and one of the most significant games American hockey has seen in years. Team Horn in four-man bobsleigh offers longshot upside if the final two heats deliver breakthrough speed. Jessie Diggins in the 50km represents endurance, grit, and closing power on one of the most demanding stages in winter sport.

This is how Olympic betting should end. Big swings. Big stages. And a chance for Team USA to close Milano Cortina with something unforgettable.

All Odds as of Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET