Wisconsin rips RIT, advances to NCAA men's ice hockey final

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04/08/2010 - Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Derek Stepan posted two goals and two assists as Wisconsin routed RIT, 8-1, in a Frozen Four matchup from Ford Field.

Justin Schultz and Blake Geoffrion posted a goal and one assist each for the Badgers (28-10-4), who topped Vermont and St. Cloud State to make the final four for the first time since winning the title in 2006.

Scott Gudmandson stopped 12-of-13 shots for Wisconsin, which will face the winner of Boston College/Miami-Ohio in the national final on Saturday.

Tyler Brenner provided the lone goal for the Tigers (28-12-1), the Atlantic Hockey champions who knocked off perennial powers Denver and New Hampshire to reach the semifinals for the first time in school history.

Jared DeMichiel was dented for six goals on 27 shots in defeat.

Wisconsin scored 1:27 into the contest as John Mitchell capped 30 seconds of Badgers pressure by slamming home a rebound from in front. Stepan doubled the advantage on a deflection at 9:38.

Jordy Murray followed up a broken play for a 3-0 Badgers lead at 2:18 of the second period, then Schultz made it a four-goal game at 4:26 on a reviewed score.

A five-minute major power play late in the second provided Wisconsin with two more scores, as Michael Davies tallied at the start of the advantage, then Geoffrion potted a rebound during a 5-on-3 which put the Badgers up 6-0.

Brenner finally put the Tigers on the board with a power play inside the final 30 seconds of the middle period.

Craig Smith and Stepan tallied in the final 2 1/2 minutes of regulation to cap the rout.

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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds  
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.

Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.

Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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