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Canada vs Slovakia Preview & Picks – Routine Ice Hockey World Championship Win For Canada

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16 May 2025
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Leigh Copson 16 May 2025
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  • Canada vs Slovakia picks for Saturday, May 17
  • Game is taking place at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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    Canada vs Slovakia Preview & Picks
  • Canada vs Slovakia Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Canada Form
  • Slovakia Form

Canada vs Slovakia Preview & Picks

Canada are tipped to cover as they maintain their 100% record.

The Canadians have been steamrollering over the opposition so far, and that is unlikely to change against Slovakia.

  • Canada are 4-0 in the tournament so far
  • Canada are winning by an average of 4.75 goals per game
  • Canada are unbeaten against Slovakia since November 2016
  • The Under has cashed in all 4 of Slovakia’s games so far

Head To Head

  • Canada lead the series 18-12 since 2003
  • Canada won 6-3 when the two teams last met in May 2024

Canada Form

Canada enter this matchup still boasting a perfect record, having reeled off four consecutive blowout wins to start the tournament.

The Canadians surrendered the crown as they lost in the semi-finals a year ago, but they have made an early statement as they attempt to regain it.

They opened the 2025 tournament with the first of two shutout victories, beating Slovenia 4-0.

Canada backed that up with a 7-1 demolition of Latvia, before shutting out France in a 5-0 success in their third outing.

The Canadians then made it to 4-0 on Thursday, as they downed Austria 5-1 to remain unbeaten.

Slovakia Form

Slovakia enter this game still clinging on to a top-four spot in Group A, having won two and lost two of their first four games.

The Slovakians made it to the quarter-finals a year ago, where they lost to Canada, and they have given themselves a shot at matching that performance at the very least in 2025.

They could not have asked for a tougher start than a meeting with Sweden, and it was no surprise when they lost 5-0.

Slovakia rallied with a 3-1 victory over Slovenia, but they failed to follow that up as they lost to Austria via a shootout.

They again bounced back quickly from a loss though, as they edged France, 2-1, on Wednesday.

Verdict

Canada have dominated that opposition so far and a win here should all but guarantee a knockout berth.

We are backing them to not only get the job done, but to also cover the Line in the process.

Best Bet1: Canada -2.5 Line @-172.41 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 5.5 Total Goals @125.00 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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