Winter Olympics: Germany vs. Denmark Picks, Odds, and Preview (Feb 12)
Action from the USA’s Group C is set for Milan on Feb 12, as Germany and Denmark kick off their campaigns with a vital clash in terms of the two nations’ chances of progression at the Winter Olympics.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, February 12, 2026. 4:00 PM ET
- Where: Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy
- How to Watch: Peacock
Germany vs. Denmark Odds
Germany vs. Denmark Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record indicates a close encounter between the nations this week. Germany holds the narrow 11-8 overall advantage, but this will be the first clash between the countries at the Winter Olympics.
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Game Preview
While the USA are expected to dominate Group C, the race for second spot in the standings will make for captivating viewing. A potentially group-deciding clash is set for Feb 12, as Denmark and Germany collide.
Germany, led by coach Harold Kreis, will be the narrow favorites to win the game on Thursday. The nation has achieved some notable highs in recent years, including a silver at the World Championships in 2023, and the country’s best-ever showing at the Winter Olympics in 2018, when it won the silver medal.
However, it could be argued that Germany have regressed since their second-place at the World Championships in 2023, finishing sixth in 2024 and ninth in 2025.
Denmark are enjoying a resurgence on the global hockey stage under Mikael Gath. The nation achieved a best-ever fourth-place finish at the World Championships last year, meaning that they have now finished in the top ten in three of the last four editions of the competition.
This year also marks the second straight edition that the Danes have qualified for the Winter Olympics, enjoying an excellent run to the quarterfinals in Beijing in 2022. While a medal is likely out of reach, they could upset a few heavyweight European nations in Italy this winter.
Germany vs. Denmark Picks
At the odds available, Denmark could be the value play. They have shown in recent competitions that they have the mentality to deal with pressure environments, and there is too big of a difference in the odds between themselves and Germany on Thursday.
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