Week 17 Preview

Stats on predictions:
Last week: 4-2
Overall: 45-45-6
Upset special: 5-10-1
Mismatch: 7-7-2


Match of the week
Adam (11-4-1) vs. Shea (8-6-2)
Line: Adam -3
Info: Will Adam ever lose again? With a healthy roster Shea might be a candidate to take him down. Unfortunately, a couple of Shea's top players are injured. Look for Adam to roll to another victory against the one team he owns in this league.
All-time series: Adam 5-2
2010 result: Shea 15-4
Prediction: Adam 12-6

Mismatch of the week
Hal (9-6-1) vs. Mike (6-9-1)
Line: Hal -2.5
Info: Mike has won three straight by an average margin of about 12! That's impressive no matter where you are in the standings. Hal, though, is in a fight for a division title in an expansion year, and that's more impressive.
All-time series: Hal 1-0
2010 result: Hal 13-6
Prediction: Hal 11-9

Upset of the week
Dave (5-9-2) vs. Andy (8-8)
Line: Andy -2
Info: Can someone on a six-game losing streak really be the favorite in a matchup? Against tied-for-last-place Dave, yes. Although, certainly no one would be surprised if Dave pulled this one out.
All-time series: Andy 4-3
2010 result: Andy 11-8
Prediction: Dave 11-9

Rest of the week
Ken (7-9) vs. Joe (6-9-1)
Line: Ken -1
Info: This could very well be an elimination game, as both managers are fighting for their playoff life. Joe is on the verge of continuing the league trend where the losing manager of the previous season's championship misses the playoffs (Mike '08, Chris '09). Ken suddenly appears closer to last place than the playoffs.
All-time series: Joe 4-3
2010 result: Ken 12-7
Prediction: Ken 10-9

Jack (6-9-1) vs. Rick (5-9-2)
Line: Pick 'em
Info: If the previous match was close to an elimination game, then this one is. The loser would have to win out, and that ain't happenin'. Storyline to watch? How many saves will these two teams' relievers blow. Broxton, Papelbon, Gregg, Jenks.
All-time series: Jack 4-2-1
2010 result: Rick 10-7
Prediction: Jack 11-9

Chris (8-7-1) vs. Bob (11-5)
Line: Bob -4
Info: Bob is right on Adam's heels, and he's certainly going to have a chance to defend his championship. Chris has won two straight and is back on the good side of the playoff race.
All-time series: Bob 5-2
2010 result: Bob 13-6
Prediction: Bob 12-7