Snowboard Cross

Posted by Todd on Feb 17, 2014 in International Sports

2014 Winter Olympics (Sochi, Russia) – Snowboarding – Women’s Snowboard Cross         

Lindsey Jacobellis                          9/4

Dominique Maltais                          9/4

Eva Samkova                                   9/4

Maelle Ricker                                   7/1

Alexandra Jekova                            9/1

Helene Olafsen                               14/1

Yuka Fujimori                                   25/1

Nelly Moenne Loccoz                      30/1

Jacqueline Hernandez                   30/1

Deborah Anthonioz                         40/1

Zoe Bergerman                               50/1

Michelle Brodeur                             50/1

Zoe Gillings                                      50/1

Carle Breneman                              50/1

Charlotte Bankes                            50/1

Chloe Trespeuch                            50/1

Belle Brockoff                                   66/1

2014 Winter Olympics (Sochi, Russia) – Snowboarding – Men’s Snowboard Cross    

Alex Pullin                             7/2

Markus Schairer                  7/2

Nate Holland                        11/2

Konstantin Schad                10/1

Omar Visintin                       10/1

Christopher Robanske      10/1

Jarryd Hughes                     10/1

Stian Sivertzen                     12/1

Trevor Jacob                         12/1

Nick Baumgartner               14/1

Luca Matteotti                       20/1

Pierre Vaultier                      20/1

Lluis Martin Tarroch           20/1

Lucas Eguibar                     25/1

Jonathan Cheever               25/1

Kevin Hill                               30/1

Robert Fagan                       30/1

Paul Berg                              30/1

Jake Holden                         40/1

Alex Deibold                         40/1

Tomasso Leoni                   50/1

Analysis: Courtesy of Tyler Tate

Snowboard Cross is the action sports version of NASCARs Talladega Speedway; it’s the very definition of chaos. At any given moment on a compact course, a less talented rider can eliminate any of the favorites.

After crashing on the final jump in the lead, the last 2 Olympics, Lindsey Jacobellis seems to have learned her lesson. She no longer showboats down the course. She sticks to her line, stays low over the jumps and maintains her speed to stay ahead of the other riders. Jacobellis is currently riding injured however the injury seems to have pushed her to ride angry and determined. Even though her natural talents have always been far greater than other riders, she now seems mentally strong enough to withstand the chaos around her on the course and will be the one standing tall in the end.

In Men’s Snowboard Supercross, it is safe to say Nate Hollland will come away with the win. After recovering from his recent injury, he is back to full form and is incredibly sneaky on the board. His low stance and balance on the board is an asset that he has mastered allowing him to drop low, gain speed, and pass riders in tight places on the course not generally meant for passing. It’s the Olympic stage and Nate is the most mentally tough rider on the course. You cannot underestimate experience and overcoming hardships… Holland is the grizzled veteran.

Best Bet: If you choose to make a bet here, take Jacobellis or Holland as your only bets