Lottery odds for the Canes
The Canes (thanks to Regina) have a 19.1% chance of getting the 1st overall pick, and a 33% chance of moving either their own pick or Regina's pick up 2 spots. There is only a 14.3% chance that the Canes own pick gets bumped back and a 9.5% chance both of our picks drop down 1 spot. The odds we end up with the following scenarios:
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1st and 4th...19.1%
2nd and 4th...14.3%
3rd and 4th...52.4%
3th and 5th...4.7%
4th and 5th...9.5%
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The odds we stay where we are at, or move up in the lottery are 86%. The odds that we lose ground are only 14%. Pretty much a can't lose situation for the Canes. Let's hope for the scenario where we get the 1st and 4th overall picks.
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Last edited by HURRICANE'S ROCK; 03-22-2011 at 10:37 AM.
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