What a wild season 3 in WSOP. Who knew MC would be 4-0 at this point in the season? Who thought Jack would field a team every week or how about EPC leading the West? Who suspected PFN would take over for XPL? Who predicted DS would be sitting at the bottom of the Western pack? and who would have thought SPS would be in the hunt at the halfway mark? All these things I surely didn't for-see but this is what makes WSOP great. You never know what's going to happen. Looking at this upcoming week there are quite a few good matches. EPC/PFN should pack quite a punch along with MC/FR. The last great match to watch would be SS/BNR, I am curious which teams win these 3 key matches. I recommend watching these games along with the other matches in week 5.
-WHO WANTS 1ST MORE?-
EPC (3-1) vs PFN (3-1), Monday@6pm, Room: Banditos
Jack has done a great job thus far this season. Key wins against PDZ, DS, and SP could inflate Jacks hopes in this match. I don't think Jack has faced a challenge like PFN yet. If you look back at last week FR was defeated by PFN. FR was the only team to beat Jack so if PFN beat FR, one could only conclude PFN will defeat EPC. Please note, Jack added Uriel after week 1 so that will surely be a factor in the final outcome against PFN. I believe that Uriel and home field is still not enough for Jack to beat Kerry.
PFN (formerly known as XPL) has handled most of their matches this season. PFN has only lost to the defending champs, SS. Kerry has a strong lineup through and through, I think that will be the X-factor. If Kerry losses this match it will put a big dent in her plans to take over the West. She will get a 2nd chance week 9 though which will be a far more interesting match later in the season. The team that wins this match will be sitting atop the Western Division WK 6.
Outcome: 4-2 PFN
-EAST'S BEASTS vs WEST'S BEST-
MC (4-0) vs FR (3-1), Monday@7:30pm, Room: Rack 'em
Ben seems to have taken over in MC solely the last couple weeks. Look to see something along those lines again this week. Ben has done a superb job running this team. Ant and the Nerd have done enough to be our last Season 3 undefeated team. I suspect MC is in for a challenge this week though, FR fell just short against PFN and I think Petey will have something to prove this week. I will have to tip my hat to MC though this week. MC has shown with 5 players have the time this season and still won their matches. That is a scary fact for FR especially if MC can bring a full lineup.
FR has done a great job this season. They are surely going to make the playoffs, yes I am calling it a slam dunk, after pathetic showings from SP and DS this season FR is a favorite here. I think Petey wants more than a playoff spot though. He wants to prove that Freedom is a threat to all the leagues in WSOP. Matt, Petey, Adam, and Travis are all superb players that will give MC a run for their money. I believe Dan will be the X-factor here though, he is 2-0 so far this season and Petey will need to lean on him early to get a key advantage. Maybe James, Trey, or Ben fail an early run and Dan mops up again like week 4. I wouldn't put it past FR to pull out a win here I just cant help but side with the 4-0 team.
Outcome: 4-2 MC
-BATTLE OF THE LOSERS-
DS (0-4) vs SP (0-4), Tuesday@6pm, Room: A Face In the Crowd
This match isn't relevant on any playoff implications but it will be intriguing to see which loser will get their first win this season in WSOP. DS has under performed all season partially because Corey hasn't been able to make very many matches as well as Ashton. These guys have some good players but they are not regularly in the lineup and that could cost them here. Chele just because you guys made it to finals last season I am giving you the nod, or could it be because SP is -14?
-14 you say? That is correct, SP is on a wicked down turn since joining WSOP last season. They badly need this victory and they deserve it, they just wont be getting it. I love how resilient SP is, they show with a full team every week they just aren't good enough to pickup 4 wins. 4 wins are clearly a lot harder than they look. Bev should look at MC's strategy and duplicate it, if only there were more Ants in this world.
Outcome: 4-2 DS
-EASTERN SHAKEDOWN-
SS (3-1) vs BNR (2-2), Wednesday@6pm, Room: All Mixed Up
Shelle has done a great job this season. The only defeat SS has suffered was against MC. I think SS takes the edge here. Jon, Nahn, Mike, and Nish all need big games here. I think SS has the potential to win but if you look at their list of players they have been spreading the games around to everyone. Jon has yet to pickup a win but the potential is always there. You have to respect SS, they are the defending champs. Home field could be enough to sway this in SS' favor.
Dina on the other hand has had a rocky season. Losing games to EPC and MC (both currently at the top of their respective divisions after WK 5 matches) could have put a dent in BNR's self esteem. Losing those same games just MIGHT have lit a fire under Dina's team. I think if her big boys play lights out Dina could win this match. Jim, Jordy, and Joe need to show here. This match is hard to gauge without knowing exactly who is going to show up. Like I have said previously I am giving the nod to the defending champs here but I wouldn't be surprised if BNR pulled this out and put the East in a possible 3-way tie for 2nd place.
Outcome: 4-3 SS
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