Analyzing three conference semifinal rounds, three key quarterfinal games for March 14-15: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 19

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for three conference semifinal rounds and three quarterfinal games on March 14-15, 2025.

  • Bentley +145 @ Sacred Heart -188; over/under 4.5
  • Army +250 @ Holy Cross -345; o/u 5.5
  • Notre Dame +325 @ Michigan State -475; o/u 5.5
  • Penn State +105 @ Ohio State -135; o/u 6.5
  • Bowling Green +135 @ St. Thomas -175; o/u 5.5
  • Bemidji State +250 @ Minnesota State -345; o/u 5.5
  • UMass +150 @ Boston University -195; o/u 6.5
  • Cornell -125 @ Colgate -105; o/u 5.5
  • St. Cloud State +325 @ Western Michigan -475; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game)
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour

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