Week 19 Preview

Stats on predictions:
Two weeks ago: 3-3
Overall: 48-48-6
Upset special: 5-11-1
Mismatch: 8-7-2


Match of the week
Chris (9-8-1) vs. Shea (8-8-2)
Line: Chris -2
Info: Chris is a half-game up on Shea in the standings and still has division-title aspirations. Shea, on a two-game losing streak, probably won't win the division if he doesn't win this week.
All-time series: Tied 3-3-1
2010 result: Tied 10-10
Prediction: Chris 12-7

Mismatch of the week
Bob (13-5) vs. Mike (5-11-2)
Line: Bob -6.5
Info: This is the biggest spread we've had all year, and deservingly so. Bob has clinched a playoff berth and has won six straight. Mike is trying to avoid last place after two blowout losses.
All-time series: Bob 6-0-1
2010 result: Bob 11-8
Prediction: Bob 17-1

Upset special of the week
Rick (7-9-2) vs. Hal (10-7-1)
Line: Hal -2.5
Info: Rick is riding the scorching hot Albert Pujols, as we've seen him do before during the dog days of summer. A win this week would 100 percent establish him as a playoff contender. A loss, though, and he probably has to win out just to have a shot.
All-time series: Hal 1-0
2010 result: Hal 10-8
Prediction: Rick 11-9

Rest of the week
Jack (7-10-1) vs. Dave (5-11-2)
Line: Jack -3
Info: Of the seven times these two have faced each other, four have ended in ties, including this season's matchup. A tie this week, however, would be a crucial blow to Jack's playoff hopes. Dave hasn't won since Week 13.
All-time series: Dave 2-1-4
2010 result: Tied 9-9
Prediction: Jack 13-6

Andy (10-8) vs. Ken (7-11)
Line: Andy -4
Info: The schedule makers have smiled a bit on Andy, giving him Dave, Mike and now Ken in succession during a time when he's been hit hard by injuries. Ken has lost four straight, all blowouts.
All-time series: Ken 5-2
2010 result: Ken 12-8
Prediction: Andy 11-9

Adam (12-5-1) vs. Joe (8-9-1)
Line: Adam -5.5
Info: Despite losing last week, Adam is still cruising to a playoff spot and fighting for that division title. Joe is clawing for that final spot. Adam is 6-0 against the division, and the rest of his matchups are vs. the division, which bodes well for him.
All-time series: Adam 4-3
2010 result: Adam 10-7
Prediction: Adam 12-8