Stats on predictions:
Last week: 2-4
Overall: 39-41-4
Upset special: 4-9-1
Mismatch: 6-7-1
Match of the week
Shea (7-5-2) vs. Bob (9-5)
Line: Bob -1.5
Info: This is a great matchup we have on our hands. Shea is hoping his stars - Justin Morneau and Alex Rodriguez - are healthy enough to play. The big question with all these matchups will be how the short week affects managers.
All-time series: Bob 5-1-1
2010 result: Bob 10-9
Prediction: Shea 11-7
Mismatch of the week
Adam (10-4) vs. Rick (5-8-1)
Line: Adam -5.5
Info: The Fireballs dynasty is crumbling as we speak, and Adam is not the team Rick wants to face this week. It'd be crazy to pick against the juggernaut at this point.
All-time series: Rick 5-2
2010 result: Adam 13-6
Prediction: Adam 14-5
Upset of the week
Ken (7-7) vs. Mike (4-9-1)
Line: Ken -3.5
Info: A rejuvenated Manager of the Year has not lost in a couple weeks, and against rival Ken he should come prepared. Also, the short week will definitely help him out here.
All-time series: Mike 4-3
2010 result: Mike 13-6
Prediction: Mike 11-9
Rest of the week
Andy (8-6) vs. Jack (5-8-1)
Line: Andy -2
Info: On a four-game losing streak, Andy gets some bodies back. Carlos Beltran and Jason Heyward return this week. Jack doesn't have much wiggle room but certainly is now in the thick of that wildcard race.
All-time series: Andy 4-3
2010 result: Andy 10-9
Prediction: Andy 10-8
Chris (6-7-1) vs. Joe (6-7-1)
Line: Pick 'em
Info: A huge week for both teams, coming off blowout losses. I won't use the term "must-win," but certainly these guys have to be treating it like one, especially Chris, who has a brutal schedule remaining.
All-time series: Joe 6-1
2010 result: Joe 13-4
Prediction: Chris 11-7
Dave (5-8-1) vs. Hal (8-6)
Line: Hal -2.5
Info: Hal has not had a three-game losing streak all season, which will be the case if he loses this week. Dave, on the other hand, like Jack and Rick, is battling to stay alive for that final wild-card spot.
All-time series: Hal 1-0
2010 result: Hal 12-7
Prediction: Hal 12-6
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this is totally unrelated to the matchups, but its 9 pm on Thursday, I am watching a baseball game and just want to say "Average team beating up on an Average pitcher!"
ReplyDeletelol not many average pitchers out there have 2 cg's this year, just sayin....
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