Canada owns an impressive +9 goal differential through two games and now draws the most favorable matchup of the group stage.
My Canada vs. France predictions see the red and white putting the pedal to the metal in a game that could determine who claims the No. 1 seed.
Let's break down my free betting picks for Sunday, February 14.
Canada vs France prediction
Canada vs France Best bet: Canada -5.5 (-135 at BET99)
France has struggled to keep the puck out, allowing 10 goals through two games against a pair of offenses Canada held to just one tally.
Things were especially ugly for France in their last outing. A Czechia lineup with only three productive NHL forwards scored six goals and generated 26 shots on goal from the slot.
Canada will be chomping at the bit to face a struggling France side. They've generated 44 slot shots on target — and scored 10 goals — through two games while facing much stingier opponents.
Without an NHL goaltender to slow them down, Canada will score in bunches.
Canada vs France odds
- Moneyline: Canada -15000 | France +2500
- Puck Line: Canada -5.5 (-135) | France +5.5 (+105)
- Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-120) | Under 7.5 (-110)
How to watch Canada vs France
| Location | Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy |
| Date | Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 10:40 a.m. ET |
| TV | TSN |
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