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Russia Now Favored To Win Gold In 2022 Olympic Hockey

Nick Mazone — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:21:38 +0000

The Russian Olympic Committee has +150 odds to win the gold medal.
Finland (+400) and Sweden (+450) have the next shortest odds.
Canada (+600) and the USA (+1000) saw their odds fall.

BEIJING - The Olympic hockey odds have undergone some serious changes over the last month due to the changing rules of the tournament.

How The Odds Have Changed

It was originally reported that NHL players would be allowed to compete in the games as the league was willing to suspend the season to allow the athletes to travel. However, that has since been scratched which means the Olympics will go on without any NHL players. This left the Olympic betting odds in a state of change.

Beijing 2022 - Men's Hockey Odds

Russian Olympic Committee +150
Finland +400
Sweden +450
Canada +600
Czech Republic +800
USA +1000
Germany +1600
Switzerland +2500
Slovakia +5000
Latvia +6600
Denmark +8000
China +100000

When NHL players were expected to go, Canada, the United States and the Russian Olympic Committee were the three favorites, without the athletes, that is no longer the case.

Russia has seemed to benefit the most as they are home to the KHL, thought to be the best professional hockey league aside from the NHL. It's why Russia won gold in 2018.

Is The USA Worth Betting On?

Although the United States has seen some success over the years in the Olympics for hockey, this doesn't seem to be their year. With none of the top athletes available, their recently announced roster just seems to fall short in talent in comparison to the field.

Those looking to bet on Olympic hockey may be better off siding with Canada, Finland or Sweden if trying to beat the favorites.

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Canadian Fighters Given Olympic Odds For Judo, Taekwondo

Jimmy Reinman — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:43:30 +0000

Odds are now available for multiple Olympic fighting events like Judo and Taekwondo, with members of Team Canada listed as the betting favorites.
Christa Deguchi (+150) and Jessica Klimkait (+225) star in the 57kg Women’s Lightweight Judo draw, while Skyler Park (+700) looks for glory in the Women’s 57kg Taekwondo division.

TOKYO - Odds for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games are beginning to appear across many sports betting platforms. Fans of martial arts at the Olympics will be pleased to see the appearance of odds for Judo and Taekwondo ahead of this year’s Games.

While the odds are scarce in terms of name recognition, most of the major online Olympic sportsbooks will allow bettors to bet on other athletes by request.

This means that anyone who is a die-hard fan of a certain athlete in a specific event can likely reach out to the sportsbook in order to place a wager on that particular athlete in their sport.

The sportsbooks do however have some of the biggest names in the sport available for betting straight off the bat. One of those names is Canadian Judo champion Antione Valois-Fortier, who is available for +1200 odds to win the gold medal in men’s half-middleweight Judo.

Tokyo 2021 - Men’s Half-Middleweight Judo (81kg)

Antoine Valois-Fortier (CAN) +1200

Valois-Fortier just came in second at the Judo Grand Slam championships in Hungary, and is building buzz ahead of the Olympics.

Valois-Fortier became the first Canadian to win a medal in Olympic Judo in twelve years when he brought home the bronze in the 2012 Olympics.

While he is not the favorite to win the award, his popularity among the Canadian fanbase has led to his appearance on the betting board.

The same goes for a pair of Canadian stars looking to take over the women’s lightweight Judo division in Tokyo.

Tokyo 2021 - Women’s Lightweight Judo (57kg)

Christa Deguchi (CAN) +150
Jessica Klimkait (CAN) +225

Both Christa Deguchi and Jessica Klimkait are strong favorites to win the 57kg division in Tokyo, with a possibility of the two Canadians even meeting in the finals.

Olympic bettors have been watching Klimkait since her win at the Grand Slam of Judo in Budapest, Hungary back in late 2020.

That same event saw Deguchi upset in the semifinals and missing out on the automatic qualifiers for the Olympics. Luckily, Deguchi was able to qualify later in the year, making Team Canada one of the most stacked competitors in Judo this time around.

Team Canada will also feature one of the best stories in Tokyo as 20-year old Skyler Park competes in the 57kg division for Taekwondo.

Tokyo 2021 - Women’s 57kg Taekwondo

Skyler Park (CAN) +700

At a decent price for someone of her youth, Park's Taekwondo Olympic odds sit at +700 odds. Park won the silver medal at the Pan American Games in Peru in 2020, and will fulfill her lifelong dream of fighting in the Olympics in just a few weeks.

With her dad as her coach, Park represents another classic story that defines the special nature of the Olympics.

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Will Athlete Lockdowns Impact Tokyo Olympic Results?

Jimmy Reinman — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:06:59 +0000

With the opening ceremonies for the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games less than 50 days away, many athletes and fans are gearing up to root for their nation on the biggest stage.
However, many changes will be implemented to the Games this year as the officials focus on safety over presentation.

TOKYO – The 2021 Olympic Games are happening, despite the state of the world over the last year. After their initial suspension in 2020, the Olympic Games are set to begin from Tokyo on July 23.

Despite the host nation of Japan dealing with a fourth wave of COVID-91 infections, International Olympic Committee members are staying steadfast in their mission of putting on the Olympic Games.

In what is usually a celebration of life and athletics, this year’s Olympics will likely look very different form years past.

For one, there will be no international fan presence at the Games this year. The IOC banned all foreign visitors and travelling fans from attending the games.

A final decision will be made later this month as to whether or not local fans will be allowed within the arena.

This means that any Olympic betting action will be celebrated only at home, as the cheers from the arena will be absent this time around.

Will the lack of fans affect performance? Not likely, but some smaller nations will not have the backing of their own fans present at their events.

This niche could be the reason that the USA is such heavy Olympic betting favorites to dominant the medal count this time around.

Tokyo 2021 - Most Gold Medals

USA -450
China +335
Japan +2000
Russian Olympic Committee +4000
Great Britain +5000
Germany +20000
Netherlands +20000
Australia +25000
France +25000
South Korea +30000
Hungary +75000
Italy +75000

With all of the worry over the pandemic, no significant countries have withdrawn from the Olympics.

The only country to officially withdraw from the games is North Korea. Some expected that when North Korea dropped out of the Games back in April other countries would follow suit, but none have.

In terms of the athletes themselves, they will have to undergo a strict regimen of testing during their stay at Olympic Village.

Instead of what is usually a legendary international melting pot of social activities, athletes are being encouraged to avoid contact with each other whenever possible.

The athletes will live in bio-secure bubbles and will need to pass two COVID tests before arriving at the Games. While in Tokyo, the athletes will not be able to use public transport, eat in restaurants, or stay to enjoy the Games after their event.

Athletes are required to leave no more than two days after their scheduled event.

World class athletes who have trained night and day, some for their entire lives, for this very moment will now be ushered in and out of the Games like sho

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2020 London Olympics? Mayoral Candidate Offers To Host Games

Samuel Profeta — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:29:29 +0000

London has previously held the 2012 Olympics.
The coronavirus has taken a big hit on the upcoming Summer Olympics.
London officials spoke out to offer to hold the Olympics if the coronavirus cannot be contained.

LONDON - With the 2020 summer Olympics coming up in Tokyo, the coronavirus has kept on spreading and it is starting to question the reality of the Olympics being able to take place in Japan.

This would be a very unfortunate situation as Japan has been preparing to host the Olympics for seven years when they first won the bid back in 2013.

If this nightmare does become a reality, London officials have spoken out offering to hold the Olympics once more if needed.

Coronavirus Affects

As the days go by, the deadly coronavirus continuously keeps spreading. The virus has caused a lot of fear as it has already caused more than 2,000 fatalities and has infected over 74,000 people globally. Japan has been aggressively trying to contain the fatal disease.

“We must firmly tackle the new coronavirus to contain it—or we are going to regret it. I will do the utmost to contain this new problem as we cooperate closely with all of you,” said Yuriko Koike, governor of Tokyo.

The Olympic committee in Tokyo has also been cautious when it comes to attempting to contain the virus as well.

“Countermeasures against infectious diseases constitute an important part of our plans to host a safe and secure (Olympic) games,” said the Olympic committee.

London 2020?

London has previously held the Olympics before back in 2012. With the coronavirus still spreading, it might be time for London to host the Olympics once more.

“London can host the Olympics in 2020. We have the infrastructure and the experience. And due to the coronavirus outbreak, the world might need us to step up. As Mayor, I will make sure London is ready to answer the call,” tweeted Shaun Bailey a mayoral candidate for the Conservative Party.

London can host the #Olympics in 2020.

We have the infrastructure and the experience.
And due to the #coronavirus outbreak, the world might need us to step up.

As Mayor, I will make sure London is ready to answer the call and host the Olympics again.https://t.co/1jJesWS1D6

— Shaun Bailey (@ShaunBaileyUK) February 19, 2020

If this were to be the case, London would be more than prepared as the last time the Olympics were held there, there was a record-breaking 14 million people either attending or participating in the 2012 games.

“Everyone is working towards what will be a fantastic Tokyo games. In the unlikely event that it is required, London, as it has done throughout history, will do its best to step up to the plate,” said a representative for London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Tokyo is expecting 920,000 people to travel abroad in order to either witness, participate, or bet on the Olympics in 2020. That many people traveling to Japan could be very dangerous if the virus is not contained by then.

“The epidemic has indeed presented severe challenges as we prepare for Tokyo…but as of now, preparations for all teams are going smoothly and no suspected case has occurred,” said Liu Guoyong, the head official in charge of competitions from the General Administration of Sports.

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3×3 USA Basketball Roster Announced For 2020 Olympics

Samuel Profeta — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:11:29 +0000

The Men’s 3x3 team is made up of a mix of former and current NBA players and college standouts.
The Women’s team is made up of WNBA standout players from a variety of teams.
This is the first time that 3x3 basketball will be played in the Olympics.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA basketball has announced its rosters for both the Men’s and Women’s 3x3 basketball teams. These teams will play in a qualifying tournament first in order to play in Tokyo. Four players were selected to each team.

The Men’s team is made up of former and current NBA players and college standouts. The Women’s team includes four WNBA players from the Minnesota Lynx, Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces. This will also be the first time that the Olympics features Basketball games of this size.

Men’s Team

The Men’s team has some talent on it. It includes Canyon Barry, Robbie Hummel, Dominique Jones and Kareem Maddox. Each player comes from a bit of a different background, and while they are not household names, their experience does showcase their ability to play Olympic Basketball.

Canyon Barry

Barry currently plays in the NBA G League for the Iowa Wolves. He is averaging 6.9 points and 2 rebounds so far this season. He is also the son of NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry.

Robbie Hummel

Hummel is the oldest player on the team at 30 years old. NBA fans might remember him as he played two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his four years at Purdue, he averaged 14 points and led his team to a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA tournament.

Dominique Jones

Jones played three seasons in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. With the Mavs, Jones averaged 3.1 points. He was also a part of the 3x3 team in the Pan American Games where he won a gold medal.

Kareem Maddox

Maddox did not make it to the NBA. However, in his four seasons playing at Princeton, he averaged 7.9 points and 4.4 rebounds. He also won the MVP award in 2018 at the Pan American games National Championship.

Women’s Team

The Women’s team has impressive talent as they have four current WNBA players. Three of which made the playoffs this past season. Napheesa Collier, Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, and Kelsey Plum make up the team and each of them brings a different skill set to the table.

Napheesa Collier

Collier had a great rookie season for the Minnesota Lynx. She was awarded the Rookie Of The Year as she averaged 13.1 points 6.6 rebounds and wheeled her team to the playoffs.

Stefanie Dolson

Dolson was an all-around contributor for the Chicago Sky this season. She averaged 9.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.2 apg and 1 bpg. She’ll serve as a big presence on both sides of the ball during the qualifying tournament.

Allisha Gray

Gray had a great 2019 campaign with the Dallas Wings. She’s stayed consistent across the board all season having averaged 10.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.4 minutes per game. She’ll look to stay consistent throughout the 3x3 tournament.

Kelsey Plum

Plum had solid numbers across the board. She finished the season averaging 8.6 points, 3 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game. She’ll play a key role in spreading the ball around.

3x3 Basketball Debut

Since this will be the first time that 3x3 basketball will be included in the Olympics it will make for an interesting betting opportunity. Although, the teams still have to go through a qualifying tournament to make it to Tokyo. The qualifying games will be held in Bengaluru, India so it will be best to wait until after that to place any wagers.

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Coronavirus Causes Cautious Preparation For 2020 Olympics

Samuel Profeta — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 21:22:48 +0000

The coronavirus has shifted plans for the 2020 Olympic events.
The U.S. and Japan have been taking serious precautionary measures.
Training and travel plans have been redirected as the games will take place in Tokyo.

TOKYO, JAPAN - With the outbreak of the contagious coronavirus, both the United States and Japan have been taking precautionary measures in order to keep it contained. Both countries have been holding restrictions for Olympic players and officials regarding travel and training.

The effect it will have for certain athletes Olympic betting odds may not be seen until the games start. However, many are still finding ways to get in the best shape possible before the biggest events of their lives.

Postponed/Canceled Events

Many different sporting events have been either postponed, canceled or the location has been changed. All events that were held in China that are not being postponed or canceled have been relocated to either Australia or Serbia. Four sports that were moved there are:

Women’s Soccer (Australia)
Women’s Basketball (Serbia)
Badminton (Canceled)
Boxing (Canceled)

The LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) has canceled 3 events that were to be held in Hainan Island, China, Singapore, and Thailand and has no plans of rescheduling any of them for the remainder of 2020.

The World Indoor Athletics Championship will, however, postpone their event by a whole year and will be scheduled for March of 2021. They released a statement on the change of plans.

“We know that China is doing all it can to contain the new Coronavirus and we support them in all their efforts but it is necessary to provide our athletes, Member Federations and partners with a clear way forward in what is a complex and fast-moving set of circumstances.”

United States Safety

The main concern for the U.S. is the international traveling by the players, coaches and general staff as well as the travel from Asian athletes to the United States for pre-Olympic events.

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has been working hand in hand with Homeland Security in order to process incoming athletes from Asia for skiing and speed skating events held in Utah.

Colton Brown, a member of the United States Judo team has spoken out about the cancelation of some events. “I remember being told I should take extreme caution—some people warned me against even traveling to Brazil for the Olympics—but everything turned out to be fine.”

Brown continued, “I feel terrible for the Chinese athletes who currently aren’t able to travel to some of the Olympic qualifying events—but I seriously think that we are at a point with international medicine that this won't last too long and everything will be resolved before the Olympics.”

Japan Safety

Yuriko Koike, the governor of Tokyo, said, “We must firmly tackle the new coronavirus to contain it—or we are going to regret it. I will do the utmost to contain this new problem as we cooperate closely with all of you.” Koike also advised the citizens of Tokyo to take proper sanitary measures to avoid contamination.

The Olympic committee in Tokyo added to Koike’s concerns, “Countermeasures against infectious diseases constitute an important part of our plans to host a safe and secure (Olympic) games.”

Travel And Training Disruptions

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has voiced their concerns about the virus. They are pushing for non-U.S. citizens who were in China within 14 days of their travel plans to not be permitted into the United States.

UFC fighter, Weili Zhang was originally training in Beijing but moved it back to the U.S. in Las Vegas. Chinese Sports authorities have canceled training for 10 sports. Sports that training has not been canceled has been moved to isolated areas.

The head official in charge of competitions from the General Administration of Sports, Liu Guoyong said, “The epidemic has indeed presented severe challenges as we prepare for Tokyo…but as of now, preparations for all teams are going smoothly and no suspected case has occurred.”

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