The No. 12 Michigan Wolverines (17-12-3) have a bye before wrapping up the season with a pivotal series in Columbus next week. Those two games and the Big Ten Tournament are the last opportunities for head coach Brandon Naurato to get his team into the NCAA Tournament.
So, how do their odds look as of today?
Michigan is ranked 12th on PairWise, which is essentially the holy grail of hockey rankings. While the standard rankings still hold weight, PairWise ultimately decides the draw.
Since the NCAA Tournament carries 16 teams, the Wolverines are a good bet to receive an at-large bid.