8BC defeats SP 4-3 (Prediction: 4-2 8BC)
A near scare for Niks as this one ended closer than what he and his team was hoping for.
FR defeats SS 4-2 (Prediction: 4-3 FR)
FR keeps the streak alive as SS too couldn't take them down.
PFN defeats BNR 4-2 (Prediction: 4-3 BNR)
PFN wins another one against their toughest divisional competitors.
SPS defeats UO 5-1 (Prediction: 5-1 SPS)
SPS gets a big win over the team they have been trying to pass up.
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Week 6: Correct (3), Incorrect (1), Exact (0)
Overall: 21-24, 88%
--------------------Minus the PFN/BNR race in the East, the standings have continued to look the same over the past few weeks. In the East, PFN has overtook BNR for the top spot but with a one match win lead but only one game separates the two. As for the lower two teams in the East, that is all locked up: same match win-loss but UO has the slightest of leads for now.
Completely different picture over in the West. FR should feel very comfortable now with their #1 seed. And for the #2 and #3 seeds, even though it looks close because SS and 8BC have the same match records, their closing schedules highly favor SS this time around. As far as SP goes, well they'll need a miracle to sneak their way into that #3 spot.
Similar to last week, this week has some pretty even match ups. These cross-divisional matches can certainly shake up the standings a bit for both the East and the West. Good luck.
8 Ball Crushers vs Ultimate Outlaws
The two #3-seeded teams face off in the week's first match.
Last week 8BC made their way through SP, barely. It started off very shaky considering the team was placed on a timer because no players were at the table. I thought they were going to time out, but lucky for Niks, his co-captain JJ showed up with 4 minutes left and got things going. And by the end, JJ also finished it off in the tiebreaker. 8BC is hungry to keep the momentum alive. These guys must be tired of sitting at #3 and this is the best opportunity for them to move up a slot. Either way, win or lose, 8BC will certainly be rooting for PFN on Thursday to beat SS. If 8BC beats UO tonight like they should, and SS loses to PFN, we'll have a new #2 seed in the West.
Ugly week for UO going against SPS last week. They desperately needed that win to keep a safe lead over SPS, but just couldn't get anything going. Ever since UO's first win back in Week 1, it has been a huge downhill tumble for them. Nothing positive is happening, I feel no momentum or drive, and again if my predictions come true, disaster will strike this week and they'll fall down to the bottom of the division. A win tonight versus 8BC will perk up my ears a bit because I don't expect it to happen. Steph is having a nice season at 4-1 and Badass started strong, but I need to see more from the rest of the team if there's any hope left.
Prediction: 8BC 4-2
Break and Run vs Freedom
Here we have two teams who have had some heated, high-emotion games in the past. This shouldn't be any different.
Last week BNR lost their top seed to PFN. If I remember right, they were sitting on top ever since PFN lost to FR back in Week 4. Their match with PFN didn't turn out in their favor, again, and it must be playing on BNR's mind that they can't seem to get through PFN this season no matter what they try. PFN caused their two losses, and BNR will need to keep focused here to ensure FR doesn't cause their third. BNR has to go in with the mentality of a must win if they have any hopes of getting back the top seed. BNR's best chance of winning would be for them to close this out before the tiebreaker. I'm sure they would rather avoid trying to get through FR's closing player in Travis or Ben in Game 7.
Another week up, another opponent down. FR continues to roll through the competition. It's only fitting that BNR is the last team standing in the way of FR's perfect season (the last 3 weeks of the season shouldn't cause much of a fuss for FR). FR beat BNR in PRO last week, so they definitely have that bit of momentum going for them. If the team can keep their cool, back-to-back wins against BNR isn't out of the question by any means. It's quite impressive that 3 FR players remain undefeated: DJ 6-0, Travis 5-0, Ben 4-0. But it all depends on FR's supporting cast. Whoever shows up needs to make sure to win, because if any three of those guys lose, FR's undefeated steak rests on the shoulders of the middlemen.
Prediction: BNR 4-2
Simply Pool Souls vs Sexy Poolerz
SPS had a huge win over UO when it mattered the most. I'm sure they realized that was their one opportunity to close the gap and they seized it in a big way. It's only their first win of the season, but it came at the perfect time. Fortunate for them, Joe is back after a two-week break. Becky is leading the team, going strong on a +4 streak at the moment. Whatever Monte is feeding her, keep the portions coming and maybe spoon some out to the other players too. SPS will need everyone at their best from now on to not only overtake UO's #3 spot but ensure they don't lose it in the final weeks. And I wouldn't be the least surprised if a few of them show up cheering for 8BC on Monday.
Tough break for SP as they lose yet another Game 7. Even though he is the best consistently available player on the team, if Brice had won the two past tiebreakers, SP and 8BC would be tied in the standings. But now SP is barely hanging on by a thread, or maybe more like a split portion of a thread. However, they're not dead quite yet. Go with me on this for a second. In order for them to make it into the playoffs, not only do they need 8BC or SS to falter, but they also need to muscle their way through BNR, SS, and FR in the closing weeks. Possible? As crazy as it sounds? Yeah ok, even crazier than it sounds. SP has a chance to beat SPS, but after this better start bringing out the clovers, horseshoes, and rabbit feet.
Prediction: SP 4-3
Straightshots vs Pool Fiction
Unfortunate loss for SS last week as they really had a chance. Jon won the first game then FR tied it at 1-1 and won the next. SS came back and won the next two. Up 3-2 there was a chance to finish it off before the tiebreaker. However, after reviewing the tapes, Game 1 was DQ'd which put them down 2-3 and they lose Game 6 ending in a 2-4 defeat. Rough. On a positive note, they did add a very good player in Nick to their line up. If they can get him eligible before playoffs, he would be a great asset. Even though they'll have an opportunity to snatch it back, SS will need to win tonight if they want to safely keep the #2 seed depending on 8BC's game on Monday. Word of advice: don't let Stu run break you, don't get into a tap game with Andy, and get Chris distracted with WoW.
Very nice win for PFN against BNR last week. Stu started off with a run break, and then they won 3 in a row after Cubby lost his. I expect at least 4 or 5 PFN people to show up to BNR's Tuesday match to root for FR. Because if BNR loses that one, PFN can enjoy the little bit of cushion as they try to add to it. But, let's assume my predictions come true and BNR wins 4-2. Even if PFN loses tonight 3-4, the records would be tied, but PFN has the upper hand. Both PFN and BNR will likely win out the rest of the season after this week, so if the records do become tied, it will come down to who can get the bigger wins against weaker opponents in the closing weeks. Anyways, back to this match. PFN has more talent than SS does, therefore I predict they'll win. Simple enough.
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