Michigan Hockey 20/1 to win it all

Submitted by gwkrlghl on

Since this is Not Football, it seems like a good time to share. I didn't realize they did these odds for college hockey. If ever there was an unsafe bet, it's betting who will win the NCAA hockey tournament but feel free to give it the ol' college try

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Big Ten:
Minnesota  3/1
Wisconsin  15/1
Michgian     20/1
Ohio State  40/1 (?)

Other Opponents:
BC               4/1
Ferris           20/1
UNH            40/1
Lowell         25/1
BU               40/1

 

gwkrlghl

September 9th, 2014 at 12:55 PM ^

College hockey is so weird that I don't consider anyone a lock. I've seen numerous dominating teams - like Michigan 2008 :( - dominate all year and loss in the tourney. Is Minnesota 3/1 to be a 1-seed? Yup, and I might go lower. But I wouldn't put any real money on anyone to win it all

LSAClassOf2000

September 9th, 2014 at 1:06 PM ^

I actually looked and I was a little surprised that Massey took his algorithm and applied it to college hockey as well. No updates on the site yet as the season has not begun yet (they usually reset to the current season a week or two before the season starts), but it will be interesting what the algorithm makes of the Big Ten at least initially. 

alnike

September 10th, 2014 at 12:05 PM ^

Must make the NCAA Tournament before winning it.   Last year was a very painful end to the season with many underwhelming losses to inferior teams, after such a strong first half.

On paper, Minnesota is by far the top team this year.   Miami is probably the second most talented on paper, but they had issues last year.  

I expect Michigan to finish second in the B1G, probably closer to the 3rd and 4th place teams than 1st place Minnesota.   On a national scale, probably a bubble team from the 10-15 range.   It is time for the talent to start producing.