Week 1 preview

2011 record: 69-52-5

Match of the Week
Mike (0-0) vs. Joe (0-0)
Line: Mike -2
Info: The defending champ gets a division opponent right off the bat, while Joe looks to start a hopeful comeback year off on the right foot.
All-time series: Tied 5-5
Prediction: Mike 10-9

Mismatch of the Week
Jack (0-0) vs. Adam (0-0)
Line: Jack -3
Info: Strictly based on preseason rankings, we have this as the MMOTW.
All-time series: Jack 7-3
Prediction: Jack 13-6

Upset of the Week
Hal (0-0) vs. Chris (0-0)
Line: Chris -1.5
Info: I make this prediction based solely on Hal's quick start to the week. Very short week means a headstart is crucial.
All-time series: Tied 2-2
Prediction: Hal 11-8

Rest of the Week
Andy (0-0) vs. Ken (0-0)
Line: Andy -1.5
Info: Two struggling teams from last year, but one team has way better keepers. I'll go with that one.
All-time series: Ken 7-3
Prediction: Andy 12-7

Bob (0-0) vs. Dave (0-0)
Line: Dave -2
Info: We expect big things from Dave this year. Combine that with Bob's usual April struggles and boom.
All-time series: Dave 5-4-1
Prediction: Dave 10-9

Rick (0-0) vs. Shea (0-0)
Line: Even
Info: Rick ended last year with a win over Shea, and he'll start this year the same way.
All-time series: Rick 7-3
Prediction: Rick 12-8