The Canadians are almost always favored in curling, and the men’s competition at the Winter Olympics is no exception. But Canada will face stiff competition in Pyeongchang from Sweden and a few other countries that believe they have a real chance to medal. Canada is led by skipper Kevin Koe, whose […]
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Canada Heavy Favorite over Switzerland in Mixed Doubles Curling Final
Canada has opened as a 2.5-point favorite over Switzerland in the gold medal match of the first ever mixed doubles curling tournament at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The Canadian team of Kaitlyn Lawes and John Morris started the tournament with a 9-6 loss to Norway, but haven’t been defeated since, […]
Odds Favor Canada to Win New Mixed Doubles Event in Olympic Curling
Canadians are almost always favored to win international curling competitions, so it’s no surprise to see them at the top of the list when it comes to mixed doubles at the Winter Olympics. But in the newest of curling formats, few know what to expect, and several teams could legitimately feel […]
Olympic Curling: Betting on Athletes Throwing Rocks at Houses
To those unfamiliar with the sport, curling comes across as one of the oddest games in the Winter Olympics. But “the roaring game” has become one of the more popular events to watch every four years, and the sheer number of matches means there’s both a lot of coverage and […]