Reflecting on last week there were was only one game that really stood out as a shocker. I predicted SP to stomp BP but in reality it was the opposite. BP did a great job of putting up their first win and placing themselves in the playoffs if they started today. I know, it's sad that a losing record gets you the 3rd spot but this is the East we are talking about :-s. I suspect things to change though, we are only 3 weeks in (a 3rd of the way through). I am sure BNR and DS will rebound from their sluggish start. The West has opened up a can of whoop arse thus far this season. LPL and PFN are threats to be reckoned with. I feel sorry for SP and DS respectively they get the lucky draw having to face LPL and PFN, that is quite daunting. On with the predictions you all love so much!
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EASTERN MATCHES
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BNR vs BP, Monday @6pm, Room: Welcome to the Jungle
Chip started off great but has had 2 rough games. Jordy can only do so much for BNR their team needs to step up. I'd like to say they can rebound here but who knows. Both teams have one good player and a bunch of decent players. This is really up for grabs, with home field BNR has a slim advantage especially since they beat BP yesterday in GIT. My money is on Chip and company this week.
BP rebound well after 2 rough losses handing SP their 3rd loss in a row and pushing themselves into the 3rd spot in the division. I suspect they will fall back into their rut though. James needs to show if they have any shot at winning and BP also has to hope DJ shows in form. There are a lot of variables when factoring in BP's chances of winning and I really don't think they can hold up here. This match will be close but BNR gets out of the losing column after this match.
Outcome: 4-2 BNR
FR vs 8BC, Wednesday @6pm, Room: Beetle Spot
This is the KEY match-up of the week. FR needs to squash 8BC like a bug to prove to all the doubters that they are the sole favorite to win the East. Ebs this is your time to shine, call your players carefully do what you guys did to LPL. FR has a very strong team they clearly proved that last night and if they come into this match with Ben, Petey, and Travis they shouldn't have a problem. 8BC plays carefully but they don't have the raw talent FR has.
8BC has done great this season. They have lost to only one team and that was right out of the gates. I call it a sluggish start, I think they have put things together and are a real threat in the East. IF they win this match it would catapult them into first. Sure the season is only a 3rd of the way completed but this is a very important match they will not face each other again til week 8 so bragging rights will last for some time. I feel 8BC will throw their hearts into this match but fail just barely. Home field, undefeated record, and a key win last night vs LPL will most definitely carry FR through this week and the season.
Outcome: 4-2 FR
Chip started off great but has had 2 rough games. Jordy can only do so much for BNR their team needs to step up. I'd like to say they can rebound here but who knows. Both teams have one good player and a bunch of decent players. This is really up for grabs, with home field BNR has a slim advantage especially since they beat BP yesterday in GIT. My money is on Chip and company this week.
BP rebound well after 2 rough losses handing SP their 3rd loss in a row and pushing themselves into the 3rd spot in the division. I suspect they will fall back into their rut though. James needs to show if they have any shot at winning and BP also has to hope DJ shows in form. There are a lot of variables when factoring in BP's chances of winning and I really don't think they can hold up here. This match will be close but BNR gets out of the losing column after this match.
Outcome: 4-2 BNR
FR vs 8BC, Wednesday @6pm, Room: Beetle Spot
This is the KEY match-up of the week. FR needs to squash 8BC like a bug to prove to all the doubters that they are the sole favorite to win the East. Ebs this is your time to shine, call your players carefully do what you guys did to LPL. FR has a very strong team they clearly proved that last night and if they come into this match with Ben, Petey, and Travis they shouldn't have a problem. 8BC plays carefully but they don't have the raw talent FR has.
8BC has done great this season. They have lost to only one team and that was right out of the gates. I call it a sluggish start, I think they have put things together and are a real threat in the East. IF they win this match it would catapult them into first. Sure the season is only a 3rd of the way completed but this is a very important match they will not face each other again til week 8 so bragging rights will last for some time. I feel 8BC will throw their hearts into this match but fail just barely. Home field, undefeated record, and a key win last night vs LPL will most definitely carry FR through this week and the season.
Outcome: 4-2 FR
CROSS-DIVISIONAL MATCH
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DS vs PFN, Monday @7pm, Room: A Face in the Crowd
Chele has done a great job captaining she has just fallen short the last 2 weeks. Look to see this happen again. They just acquired Cam but will that be enough? Corey cant always show and to be a real threat DS needs Corey, Cam, and Chuck. DS cant always put those big three in the lineup but if they can tonight DS has a good shot at beating the extremely strong PFN team. This could either be very close for DS or a blowout for PFN.
Andy has done a great job so far his team is sitting 2nd in the division with an undefeated record. Players like Jamie, Chris, Andy, and Mina can scare anyone. IF Andy can bring these guys to the match this week look to see DS get steamrolled. Do not look past DS though Andy, they have players that can beat your big boys on a good day. In the end home field will not matter for DS, PFN will win.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN
Chele has done a great job captaining she has just fallen short the last 2 weeks. Look to see this happen again. They just acquired Cam but will that be enough? Corey cant always show and to be a real threat DS needs Corey, Cam, and Chuck. DS cant always put those big three in the lineup but if they can tonight DS has a good shot at beating the extremely strong PFN team. This could either be very close for DS or a blowout for PFN.
Andy has done a great job so far his team is sitting 2nd in the division with an undefeated record. Players like Jamie, Chris, Andy, and Mina can scare anyone. IF Andy can bring these guys to the match this week look to see DS get steamrolled. Do not look past DS though Andy, they have players that can beat your big boys on a good day. In the end home field will not matter for DS, PFN will win.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN
WESTERN MATCHES
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SP vs LPL, Wednesday @6pm, Room: Adv Lounge 3
Pete needs to get a hold of his team. They are on a huge slide right now if they want to salvage this season they need to win today. What a time to be up against the wall. Pete needs to win this match and he has to do it against a team that has yet to lose this season. IF there was a time to play LPL it would be after they got 6-0'd by FR in WPC. Maybe Pete catches LPL with their pants down and squeaks out a win here. Do I really think that will happen? No but shit can happen.
Tino is doing a superb job thus far. He has his team tearing through everyone they face. Losing in WPC could carry over to WSOP if they aren't careful. Take your time, let SP run it first, and keep Ant in position to closeout the match. Captaining LPL is a cake walk, I suspect LPL rebounds in this match and continues their undefeated record another week.
Outcome: 5-1 LPL
SPS vs SS, Thursday @7pm, Room: Sweet Jane
SPS has been spiraling down the rabbits hole this season. They are like drunk ducks with a poor sense of direction. I can continue but I am sure analogies aren't enough to describe how poorly this team is performing. They sit in the cellar with the worst record in the league. Jason needs to snap his team out of this funk. He has lost a player or 2 recently and that means his depth is even worse than before. I do not see him beating SS this week, this should be a great moral booster for SS after losing last week to PFN.
Pita has been doing a great job so far this season. He has SS 1-2 (1 loss from a EC no show they acquired) and even though they lost a very ugly match to PFN last week their determined to beat SPS. Pita should have no problem with the task this week SS has very reliable players that can handle a team made up of bangers. I expect this match to end early. SS will start off strong and pickup the early lead and never give it back.
Outcome: 4-2 SS
Pete needs to get a hold of his team. They are on a huge slide right now if they want to salvage this season they need to win today. What a time to be up against the wall. Pete needs to win this match and he has to do it against a team that has yet to lose this season. IF there was a time to play LPL it would be after they got 6-0'd by FR in WPC. Maybe Pete catches LPL with their pants down and squeaks out a win here. Do I really think that will happen? No but shit can happen.
Tino is doing a superb job thus far. He has his team tearing through everyone they face. Losing in WPC could carry over to WSOP if they aren't careful. Take your time, let SP run it first, and keep Ant in position to closeout the match. Captaining LPL is a cake walk, I suspect LPL rebounds in this match and continues their undefeated record another week.
Outcome: 5-1 LPL
SPS vs SS, Thursday @7pm, Room: Sweet Jane
SPS has been spiraling down the rabbits hole this season. They are like drunk ducks with a poor sense of direction. I can continue but I am sure analogies aren't enough to describe how poorly this team is performing. They sit in the cellar with the worst record in the league. Jason needs to snap his team out of this funk. He has lost a player or 2 recently and that means his depth is even worse than before. I do not see him beating SS this week, this should be a great moral booster for SS after losing last week to PFN.
Pita has been doing a great job so far this season. He has SS 1-2 (1 loss from a EC no show they acquired) and even though they lost a very ugly match to PFN last week their determined to beat SPS. Pita should have no problem with the task this week SS has very reliable players that can handle a team made up of bangers. I expect this match to end early. SS will start off strong and pickup the early lead and never give it back.
Outcome: 4-2 SS
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