Frozen Four Wagering Guide and History Overview: 2025 Edition
"Hockey Fans! Gear up for an action-packed Frozen Four in St. Louis, featuring powerhouse teams like the Denver Pioneers and Boston University Terriers. Here's what you need to know about these semifinal matchups and their historic odds on various sports betting sites:
Sports Betting Odds
- Denver has -145 odds to beat Western Michigan in the Semifinal.
- Boston U has -155 odds over Penn State.
- Denver's chances for winning the National Championship are +190.
Denver vs. Western Michigan
- Moneyline: Denver (-145) vs. Western Michigan (+110)
- Spread: Denver -1.5 (+180)
- Total: 5.5
Penn State vs. Boston U
- Moneyline: Penn State (+120) vs. Boston U (-155)
- Spread: Boston U -1.5 (+150)
- Total: 6.5
NCAA Hockey History
History suggests a potential historic showdown between Denver and Boston U in the National Championship. Both teams are veterans of the Frozen Four, with Denver holding a 20-appearance record and Boston U boasting a remarkable 25 appearances in the tournament's history.
Denver, enjoying a wave of recent success, has garnered three national titles since 2017 and defeated Boston College in the 2024 championship game 1. The Terriers, on the other hand, last claimed the title in 2009, losing to Providence in their most recent appearance in 2015 1.
Fun Fact
The Denver Pioneers boast the NCAA record for national championships with 10 titles, exceeding Michigan’s 9 titles 1.
- The Denver Pioneers, with a record-breaking 10 national titles, will face the Boston University Terriers, who last tasted victory in 2009, in the National Championship if the current odds hold true on sports betting sites.
- For the semifinal matchup between Denver and Western Michigan, the moneyline stands at Denver (-145) versus Western Michigan (+110).
- With a -145 odds to win, the Denver Pioneers are expected to beat Western Michigan, but betting enthusiasts should consider the potential for an upset.
- In the history of NCAA hockey, both Denver and Boston U have demonstrated their prowess, with Denver making 20 appearances and Boston U boasting an impressive 25 appearances in the Frozen Four.
- The Terriers, last recording a national title in 2009, face a challenging hurdle as they bet against the Denver Pioneers, who have garnered three national titles since 2017.
