Winter Olympics: Cross Country Skiing Odds, Schedule, and Picks (Feb 4-22)
Cross Country Skiing is one of the most prestigious events on the Winter Olympics schedule, having been contested since the first Games in 1924.
A total of 296 athletes will compete at this year’s event, with 67 nations represented. You can find the Cross Country Skiing odds and our picks for some of the biggest competitions here.
Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing: How to Watch
- When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Where: Milan & Cortina, Italy
- How to Watch: NBC/USA
Winter Olympics: Cross Country Skiing Schedule
| Date | Cross Country Skiing Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Feb 7 | Gold Medal Event |
| Sunday, Feb 8 | Gold Medal Event |
| Tuesday, Feb 10 | Gold Medal Event x 2 |
| Thursday, Feb 12 | Gold Medal Event |
| Friday, Feb 13 | Gold Medal Event |
| Saturday, Feb 14 | Gold Medal Event |
| Sunday, Feb 15 | Gold Medal Event |
| Wednesday, Feb 18 | Gold Medal Event x 2 |
| Saturday, Feb 21 | Gold Medal Event |
| Sunday, Feb 22 | Gold Medal Event |
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Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing Odds & Picks
Men’s Sprint Classic Odds & Pick
| Athlete | Odds |
|---|---|
| Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo | -334 |
| Erik Valnes | +900 |
| Oskar Opstad Vike | +900 |
| Alvar Myhlback | +1400 |
| Harald Oestberg Amundsen | +2500 |
| Other Selections | +3300 & Bigger |
Latest odds taken from an Offshore Sportsbook.
Reigning Olympic champion Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo could be hard to oppose in the signature event in the men’s competition. The Norwegian has been in excellent form since winning gold four years ago, and looks like good value to add to the three golds he won in 2018.
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Men’s Sprint Relay Odds & Pick
| Nation | Odds |
|---|---|
| Norway | -400 |
| Italy | +500 |
| France | +700 |
| Switzerland | +900 |
| Sweden | +2000 |
| Other Selections | +2500 & Bigger |
Latest odds taken from an Offshore Sportsbook.
The team event is also likely to be dominated by Norway in the men’s section. Norway have dominated the sport in each of the last four editions of the Winter Olympics, and another gold looks set to be heading their way.
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Women’s Sprint Classic Odds & Pick
| Athlete | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jonna Sundling | +225 |
| Kristine Stavaas Skistad | +400 |
| Linn Svahn | +500 |
| Johanna Haegstroem | +500 |
| Jasmi Joensuu | +500 |
| Other Selections | +900 & Bigger |
Latest odds taken from an Offshore Sportsbook.
The Women’s Sprint Classic is expected to be one of the most interesting battles for gold. Reigning Olympic champion Jonna Sundling is back to defend her title, but Linn Svahn could be one of the brightest young stars who could get back on track following an injury-ravaged 2025.
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Women’s 4 x 7.5 km Mix Relay Odds & Pick
| Nation | Odds |
|---|---|
| Sweden | -286 |
| Norway | +225 |
| Finland | +2000 |
| USA | +6600 |
| Germany | +6600 |
| Other Selections | +20000 & Bigger |
Latest odds taken from an Offshore Sportsbook.
Sweden will have a deep team for the 4 x 7.5 km relay in the women’s competition, with Svahn and Sundling both likely to be involved. Therefore, at the prices, they should be very challenging to oppose.
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