(Rivalry) Week 7 Preview

Last week: 2-4
Overall: 16-13-1
Mismatch: 1-4
Upset special: 1-4


Match of the Week
Chris (3-3) vs. Bob (5-1)
Line: Bob -2.5
All-time series: Bob 6-2
Why this rivalry is special: They met in last year's championship game, with Bob taking home his second straight crown.
Prediction: Bob 12-7

Mismatch of the Week
Joe (4-1-1) vs. Andy (2-4)
Line: Joe -4
All-time series: Joe 5-3
Why this rivalry is special: They have twice met in the playoffs, with each winning once. They also have a get-on-each-other's-fantasy-nerves history.
Prediction: Joe 11-8

Upset of the Week
Ken (4-2) vs. Mike (4-1-1)
Line: Mike -1.5
All-time series: Mike 5-3
Why this rivalry is special: The two grew up together and also were co-managers on a New York All-Star baseball team.
Prediction: Ken 10-8

Rest of the Week
Jack (3-2-1) vs. Shea (3-3)
Line: Jack -2
All-time series: Jack 6-2
Why this rivalry is special: They are on completely opposite sides of just about every winter meeting issue that comes up for a vote.
Prediction: Jack 12-6

Adam (2-4) vs. Hal (1-5)
Line: Hal -2
All-time series: Tied 1-1
Why this rivalry is special: Two best friends trying to climb out of the basement of their divisions
Prediction: Hal 11-9

Dave (2-4) vs. Rick (1-4-1)
Line: Dave -1
All-time records: Rick 4-2-2
Why this rivalry is special: The quietest two managers, and over the past 30 weeks or so, the two worst.
Prediction: Dave 9-7

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