Double Blind

Here are the odds that a specified outcome will happen:

Canucks to win in 4 games: +3175 (3.1%)
Canucks to win in 5 games: +1595 (5.9%)
Canucks to win in 6 games: +662 (13.1%)
Canucks to win in 7 games: +853 (10.5%)
Ducks to win in 4 games: +642 (13.5%)
Ducks to win in 5 games: +284 (26.0%)
Ducks to win in 6 games: +400 (20.0%)
Ducks to win in 7 games: +459 (17.9%)
Sum of all (Bookmaker’s spread): 110%

So if the Canucks do win the series, the bookmakers are predicting it will be most likely in 6 games. I predicted earlier that the Ducks will likely take it in 5 games, and it appears the bookmakers agreed with that opinion (I wrote my prediction before the odds here were posted).

As usual, I have zero economic stake in this game since I can’t pick sports even if my life depended on it.

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