The Winter Olympic Games are ongoing in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, providing a boost for sports betting sites now that the NFL season has ended. The United States Olympic team is one of the strongest in the world.
RotoWire.com is tracking the 2026 Winter Olympics medal count for the top contending countries and comparing it to the medal count of Team USA.
2026 Winter Olympics Medal Tracker
Top 9 Countries | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal |
Norway | 7 | 2 | 4 |
Italy | 4 | 2 | 7 |
United States of America | 4 | 6 | 2 |
Switzerland | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Germany | 3 | 3 | 2 |
France | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Sweden | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Austria | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Japan | 2 | 2 | 4 |
The list above, updated through medal events of Feb. 11, is sorted by most gold medals; in case of a tie, countries are sorted by total medals. Top sports betting apps have event wagers and props for a variety of sports.
Canada 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Tracker
| Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal | |
| Canada | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Team USA Gold Medals
Team USA had a banner day on Wednesday, with two golds and three silver medals.
Elizabeth Lemley and Jaelin Kauf finished 1-2 in the freestyle women's moguls skiing event. A short time later, Jordan Stolz set an Olympic record in men's 1000-meter speed skating, winning gold in 1 minute, 6.28 seconds to edge Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands by 0.5 seconds.
That doubled the gold medal count for the United States at the Milan Cortina Games, joining Breezy Johnson in women's downhill and team figure skating.
Besides Kauf, two other Americans won silver medals on Wednesday: the ice dancing duo of Madison Chock and Evan Bates, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle in the men's Super G.
At Caesars Sportsbook, as of Feb. 11, Team USA men's hockey has +175 odds to win the gold medal at the Milan Cortina 2026 Games. That makes the Americans second on the board behind Team Canada (-110). The U.S. team opens pool play at 3:10 p.m. (USA Network) against Latvia. The men's hockey gold medal game is Feb. 22, the final day of the 2026 Winter Games.
As for women's hockey, the gold-medal game is set for Feb. 19 (their schedule started earlier than the men). Team USA defeated archrival Canada 5-0 on Tuesday to complete the group stage with a perfect 4-0 record. The Americans next play a quarterfinal game against host Italy at 3:10 p.m. Friday (USA Network). At FanDuel Sportsbook, Team USA is a -380 favorite to win the gold medal.
Olympic Tracker Q&A
Q: When are the 2026 Winter Olympics and where can I watch it?
A: The 2026 Winter Olympics began Feb. 6, 2026, and will conclude on Feb. 22, with events hosted across Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. In the United States, the 2026 Winter Olympics will air on NBC, USA Network and Peacock, with live streaming and on-demand coverage available throughout the Games.
Q: Which countries are projected to win the most medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
A: Norway and Germany entered the Milan-Cortina Games as the top medal favorites, driven by dominance in Nordic and sliding sports. The United States and Canada are expected to remain strong challengers across skating, skiing, snowboarding and hockey, while host nation Italy could see a medal boost thanks to home-course advantage.
Q: How does Team USA's projected medal count compare to its top international rivals?
A: Team USA is projected to finish among the top medal-winning nations but faces stiff competition from Norway and Germany, nations that historically rack up medals in high-volume events. This medal tracker allows fans to compare Team USA's total in real time against the world's strongest winter sports programs as the Olympics unfold.
