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World Juniors 2027 in Edmonton and Red Deer: Odds Explained
Enter win chances or prices to see a team's chance to reach the final and win gold. Then check the groups, the format and how overtime changes each market.
Dec. 26, 2026-Jan. 5, 2027 in Edmonton and Red Deer: 10 teams in two groups of five. Set the group order and see the knockout path.
Group A – Red Deer
- 1A Finland
- 2A Germany
- 3A Slovakia
- 4A Sweden
- 5A United States
Group B – Edmonton
- 1B Canada
- 2B Czechia
- 3B Latvia
- 4B Norway
- 5B Switzerland
Quarterfinals – tap the team that goes through
Pick all four winners to see the semifinal pairs.
Relegation game and quarterfinals: Jan. 2. Semifinals: Jan. 4. Medal games: Jan. 5 (Rogers Place).
Knockout game: 60-minute odds to “goes through”
After taking out the 5.9% margin: A wins in 60 minutes 45.0%, tie 22.5%, B 32.6%. A tie goes to overtime and, if needed, a shootout – you set how often A wins that part.
Rules behind it
Quarterfinals: 1A-4B, 2A-3B, 2B-3A, 1B-4A (number = group place). Semifinals: The highest ranked team will play the lowest ranked team (based on preliminary-round ranking).
Playoff games tied after 60 minutes: sudden-death overtime of up to 10 minutes, 3 skaters a side, then a shootout. Gold medal game: sudden-death 3-on-3 overtime periods until a goal. So a knockout game always has a winner, while a 60-minute bet has three outcomes.
Chance to go through = A in 60 minutes + tie × your overtime share. The margin is removed in proportion first.
Source: hockeycanada.ca, blob.iihf.com (checked Oct 27, 2026).
The tournament at a glance
Dates
Dec. 26, 2026-Jan. 5, 2027The puck drops on Boxing Day.
Host cities
Edmonton and Red DeerEach city hosts one preliminary group.
Countries
10Two groups of five teams.
Medal day
Jan. 5Gold and bronze games at Rogers Place.
Groups A and B
| Group | Teams | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Finland, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden, United States | Marchant Crane Centrium | Red Deer |
| B | Canada, Czechia, Latvia, Norway, Switzerland | Rogers Place | Edmonton |
Semifinals and medal games are all played at Rogers Place.
How IIHF game points work
| Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Win in regulation | 3 points |
| Tie after regulation | A point for each team |
| Win in overtime or shootout | An extra point on top |
| Loss in regulation | No points |
From groups to gold
- Preliminary roundEach team plays its group. Points set the group ranking.
- QuarterfinalsOn Jan. 2: first in a group plays fourth in the other, second plays third. The relegation game is the same day.
- Re-seeded semifinalsOn Jan. 4: the highest-ranked team left plays the lowest-ranked team left, by preliminary-round ranking.
- Medal gamesOn Jan. 5: semifinal winners play for gold, semifinal losers for bronze.
60-minute 3-way vs to-win
60-minute 3-way (1X2)
- Only regulation counts – see the 60-minute line
- Three outcomes: team A, tie, team B
- For example: +140 / +320 / +170
- A tie loses both team bets
To win, incl. OT and shootout
- Settled on the final result, no tie
- Preliminary round: 5-minute 3-on-3 sudden death, then shootout
- Playoff and bronze games: 10-minute 3-on-3 sudden death, then shootout
- Gold medal game: sudden-death 3-on-3 periods until a goal
Turning 3-way prices into to-win
To-win chance = fair regulation win chance + fair tie chance × share of overtime wins
Example: 40.6% + 23.2% × 50% = 52.3% – a fair to-win price of −109, if overtime is an even split.
Example outright prices to chances
| Row | Example | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Teams in the example | 8 | A sample market, not real prices |
| Favourite | +250 | 28.6% implied, 26.8% fair |
| Biggest underdog price | +2000 | 4.8% implied |
| Sum of implied chances | 106.4% | All teams added together |
| Margin | 6.4% | The cost built into the prices |
Implied = 1 ÷ decimal price, margin included. Fair = implied ÷ sum of implied chances, margin removed. Same method as Stanley Cup odds.
Sources
- hockeycanada.ca /en-ca/news/world-juniors-schedule-out-2027-wjc · checked Oct 27, 2026
- hockeycanada.ca /en-ca/news/alberta-to-host-world-juniors-2027-w… · checked Oct 27, 2026
- blob.iihf.com /iihf-media/iihfmvc/media/downloads/regulations/… · checked Oct 27, 2026
Questions
Where is the 2027 World Junior Championship played?
In Edmonton and Red Deer, Dec. 26, 2026-Jan. 5, 2027. Group A plays at Marchant Crane Centrium in Red Deer, group B at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Semifinals and medal games are at Rogers Place.
Does overtime count in World Junior odds?
It depends on the market. A 60-minute 3-way settles at the end of regulation. A to-win market includes overtime and the shootout. Check the market rules before you read the price.
How do I turn World Juniors odds into a chance?
Convert the price to decimal, then divide one by it. For example, +150 is 2.50 in decimal, and 1 ÷ 2.50 = 40.0% implied chance.
How long is overtime at the World Juniors?
A 5-minute 3-on-3 sudden-death period in the preliminary round, a 10-minute period in playoff and bronze games, then a shootout. The gold medal game plays sudden-death periods until a goal.
How are World Juniors semifinals paired?
They are re-seeded. The highest-ranked team left, by preliminary-round ranking, plays the lowest-ranked team left. The other two winners meet in the other semifinal.