Switzerland enters Thursday's Olympic hockey opener against France as an overwhelming favorite, with Kalshi traders pricing a Swiss victory at 94 cents (94% probability).
The prediction market reflects the stark talent disparity between these teams. Switzerland's contract is trading with a bid-ask spread of 93-94 cents and has generated significant interest with over 7,700 contracts in open interest, while France's long-shot odds mirror their +75,000 championship odds in traditional betting markets.
If you want to get in on the action and predict the Switzerland vs France game, or any other Olympic event, Kalshi offers trading on a variety of markets. Kalshi is offered in most states and allows users to make predictions across several unique markets, including sports, politics, and entertainment.
Switzerland vs France: Kalshi Odds
The Swiss confidence stems from legitimate firepower and recent success. With 10 NHL regulars, including Nashville's Roman Josi, New Jersey's Nico Hischier, Los Angeles' Kevin Fiala, and San Jose's Timo Meier, Switzerland boasts its most talented Olympic roster in decades.
"We want to poke the bear, there's no question about that," forward Nino Niederreiter said, embodying Switzerland's newfound swagger after recent World Championship momentum.
This Swiss squad isn't content with moral victories and is targeting the country's first Olympic medal since 1948.
Meanwhile, France presents minimal resistance on paper. With Alexandre Texier as the lone NHL contributor and 12 skaters over 30, France lacks the youth and skill necessary to compete with Switzerland's depth. Expert analysis suggests the Swiss should win "in blowout fashion," with some recommending Switzerland to cover a 3.5-goal spread.
What is Kalshi
Different than a traditional sportsbook and available in most states, Kalshi allows users to make predictions across several unique markets, including sports, entertainment, elections, and even weather.
Kalshi operates on a contract-based system where users buy "contracts" (priced between 1-99 cents) based on whether they believe a specific event will happen. The price of each contract fluctuates in real time based on market sentiment and like the stock market, traders can sell positions early to lock in profits (or minimize losses).
