With the playoff race heating up, John Shuster and the American squad face a high-pressure environment against the home favorites. The United States is looking to bounce back and secure a semifinal berth, while Italy aims to feed off the raucous Cortina crowd to play spoiler.
USA and Italy will face off in Session #10 on Tuesday, February 17, at 1:05 p.m. ET at the Cortina Olympic Stadium. Kalshi is actively listing odds and trades for users looking to put in their two cents.
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United States vs. Italy Men's Curling Live Odds
Prediction markets on Kalshi currently lean toward the Americans, with the United States Game Winner contract trading at just above 50 cents. Italy, despite the home-ice advantage, enters as the slight underdog.
Kalshi Winter Olympic markets have seen steady volume as traders weigh Shuster’s veteran experience against Italy’s rising momentum in front of their home fans.
Game Context & Predictions
The U.S. enters the match at 4-3, sitting just inside the qualifying bubble. They recently secured a massive 8-5 win over Sweden, proving they can handle elite competition. For the Americans, success hinges on Shuster’s ability to navigate complex guards and maintain high efficiency on his final stones.
Italy (2-5) has struggled to find consistency but remains dangerous. Their recent 10-5 victory over Czechia showed they can put up big numbers when they control the house. To win, Italy must force the U.S. into early mistakes and use the partisan crowd to keep the pressure on the Americans.
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