2026 Olympic Freestyle Skiing Women's Dual Moguls Prediction & Preview
Updated July 9, 2026
The women’s freestyle skiing dual moguls event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina is generating plenty of buzz as the sport makes its debut on the Olympic stage in this head-to-head format. Dual moguls combines technical mastery, speed on bumps, and aerial prowess in a bracket-style event that rewards athletes who can perform under pressure and adapt quickly to shifting opponent strategies. Before this event gets going from Italy, you will find my women's dual moguls prediction right here.
Below are the most up-to-date moneyline betting odds for the women’s dual moguls event at the 2026 Winter Games.
The dual moguls format will be contested for the first time at the Olympic Winter Games, adding an extra layer of intrigue to freestyle skiing’s moguls scene. Unlike traditional moguls, dual moguls features head-to-head brackets where skiers compete side by side, and errors can be costly. The shift to this format magnifies mental pressure and rewards aggressive, yet controlled skiing patterns.
Jakara Anthony of Australia heads into the event as one of the favorites in the betting markets. Anthony has history on the world stage, including an Olympic moguls gold and a consistently high ranking across World Cup seasons, even with some setbacks this season. Her name carries weight in dual moguls markets thanks to her podium history and big event experience. But she faltered in her final run in the traditional moguls competition earlier this week and we will see if that impacts her here.
Jaelin Kauf of the United States is also a favorite to win gold. Kauf dominated the World Cup dual moguls standings this season, finishing atop the points list and closing out events with impressive consistency. While this is a new event in the Olympic Games, Kauf’s World Cup results and overall skill set make her a major storyline as both a pre-race favourite and a strong medal threat.
Other athletes shaping the narrative include Elizabeth Lemley, an American in good form capable of deep bracket runs, and Perrine Laffont of France, a veteran with major medals who always competes well in pressure situations. Meanwhile, Charlotte Wilson’s breakthrough win on the Olympic slope at a World Cup test event last season underscores her capacity to upset star names, adding depth to the field.
Pick: Jaelin Kauf (USA) ATS PRO
Confidence: 4 out of 5
Choosing a winner in an Olympic dual moguls event requires weighing both momentum and big-event savvy. Jaelin Kauf provides a valuable combination of current form, recent dual moguls success, and a game style suited to bracket competition. While Anthony’s star power and history cannot be dismissed, the uncertainty introduced by the new format and the tendency for upsets in head-to-head racing suggest that the more consistent World Cup performer in dual moguls holds a slight advantage.
