NHL predictions and rankings - January 18, 2023
For the rest of the season, I think what I’ll follow most closely is whether Connor McDavid is gonna get 150 points. He is currently on pace to get exactly 150 points.
Predictions for the 2022-23 season
The Bruins are dominating and alone at the top. They currently have nearly 50% odds of winning the Cup according to my model. The Maple Leafs have the second highest odds at 7.2%.
At the bottom, it appears it’s going to be a tight race between the Ducks and the Blackhawks as who is going to finish last and get the best odds of drafting Connor Bedard.
Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL
Power ranking
The Bruins are king and have no real challenger.The Rangers have been doing well and are third in the power ranking. Eastern teams occupy the top six spots.
Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams