Week 8 Preview

Last week: 5-0-1
Overall: 21-13-2
Mismatch: 2-4
Upset special: 2-4


Match of the Week
Mike (4-2-1) vs. Bob (6-1)
Line: Bob -2
Info: A stunningly lopsided head-to-head history, with Bob undefeated vs. Mike. A loss here, and frankly, it's tough to imagine Mike contending for the division.
All-time series: Bob 7-0-1
Prediction: Bob 11-8

Mismatch of the Week
Joe (5-1-1) vs. Adam (2-5)
Line: Joe -5
Info: Joe's average margin of victory has been 7, so if you're a betting man, give the points here. Adam does, however, get back Josh Hamilton.
All-time series: Adam 5-3
Prediction: Joe 13-5

Upset of the Week
Shea (3-4) vs. Chris (3-4)
Line: Chris -1.5
Info: We like Shea's confidence with the guarantee, and why shouldn't he be confident after getting back Chase Utley?
All-time series: Chris 4-3-1
Prediction: Shea 10-9

Rest of the Week
Jack (4-2-1) vs. Dave (2-4-1)
Line: Jack -4
Info: After a first-week tie, Jack has gone W2, L2, W2. Trends point to a loss this week. We're not buying it.
All-time series: Tied 2-2-4
Prediction: Jack 13-7

Hal (2-5) vs. Ken (5-2)
Line: Ken -4.5
Info: I hate to use the term "must-win" this early, but if Hal has any chance of winning the division, it probably is. He can't fall 4 GB.
All-time series: Ken 2-0
Prediction: Ken 10-7

Rick (2-5) vs. Andy (2-5)
Line: Even
Info: Two of the worst teams in the league in a matchup that could be crucial down the line for avoiding that last-place fee.
All-time series: Rick 5-2-1
Prediction: Rick 11-9