X8B defeats FR 4-3 (Prediction: 4-3 FR)
The X8B boys make me proud as they take out the defending champions.
SP defeats 8BC 4-2 (Prediction: 4-3 8BC)
SP proves they're a force to be reckoned with as they beat 8BC.
UO defeats REG 4-3 (Prediction: 4-2 UO)
UO barely sneaks out of this one as they win versus REG by default.
BNR defeats SS 4-3 (Prediction: 4-2 BNR)
BNR takes care of business in a close one against SS.
DS defeats SPS 4-2 (Prediction: 4-3 SPS)
DS shows up big and muscles their way through SPS in their own home.
====================
Week 4: Correct (2), Incorrect (3), Exact (0)
Overall: 12/20, 60%
====================Looking at the Eastern standings, SP is still comfortably locked into first place with their 2-game lead. However, beyond that it's a deadlock for 2nd place with three teams with identical records. I'm expecting to see a little more separation in the upcoming weeks, though.
Over in the West it's not quite as even. X8B and DS have pulled away from the pack as they're looking like clear favorites to lock in a playoff spot. I imagine SPS and UO will be battling it out for the third place seed all the way throughout the season.
As we approach the midway point, it's time to really start evaluating your team's playoff hopes. Learn from the beginning half and improve on it. The season is far from over, so good luck.
Remember: No more league switches after this week
8BallCrushers vs Ultimate Outlaws
This week's cross-division match looks to again have the East as favorites over the West.
8BC took a loss against SP last week, 2-4. I had them predicted to win, but their opponent's showed up very strong and they got overpowered. It was one of the longest matches for WSOP so far, nearly hitting the 3-hour mark. There was plenty of chaos, particularly during Game 2 with some delayed game play. And if it wasn't for a missed 8 ball during that game, 8BC would have at least had a better chance to bring it to the tiebreaker. They were without their star player JJ and Raj got ran on by Cubby. Either way, they should have it easier tonight against a much softer UO team.
UO also had a slightly chaotic match last week going against REG. I wasn't there, but just looking at the match report, it was surely a mess. If I'm deciphering it correctly, UO went down 0-4 right out of the gates. However, a DQ saved them and received some free wins via credits since their opponents showed up shorthanded. With the score 3-3, UO then had it lost in the tiebreaker, but ended up winning after a tape timer ran out... got all that? Yeah, me neither. If UO struggled to pick up legit wins against REG, I have little hopes for them being able to get much of anything going against 8BC.
Prediction: 4-2 8BC
Xtreme8Ball vs Deadstrokes
The top two teams in the West battle it out here.
X8B went all the way with FR last week. The match literally went back-and-forth: X8B wins, FR wins, X8B wins, FR wins, etc etc, until David sealed the deal for X8B with a win in the Game 7 tiebreaker. I wasn't there so I can't exactly speculate what went right for us and what went wrong for them, but a nice win for X8B to beat an Eastern team in the cross-division match. This match against DS does look easier on paper, but by no means can X8B come in with that mindset. They remain in the top spot for now, but DS is keeping it close.
Last week DS didn't have much of a problem taking out their opponents in SPS. They went up quickly 3-0, lost to SPS's best player Joe, and Jake clinched it in Game 5. This win for DS gives them a comfortable two-game lead over the 3rd place teams. However, surely they're not looking below themselves. The #1 seed is what they're hunting for and tonight gives them a good opportunity to snatch it. X8B should be a bigger hurdle to get over than SPS was, but if DS comes with their A games, they just might be able to pull it off.
Prediction: 4-3 X8B
Break and Run vs Freedom
Weeeeeeee running out of time, 20 min to go before match let's see if I can ramble together a post here.
BNR won last week versus SS. Good job to Daru on doing what he does by clinching the Game 7. Um, what else.. guess that's it. Good luck against FR, you'll need it if they bring a stacked team like they have the potential to.
FR lost to X8B lost week. Upset city. They'll need to play better to make it through BNR. Simple as that. It looks like a few of them are changing ID's to match Nish's pro. prefix... yeah find me any other post that has ever used "prefix" in it before. Go get 'em tigers, rawr.
Prediction: 4-3 BNR
Straightshots vs Sexy Poolerz
The bottom of the East will try to knockdown the top-seeded team.
SS got their third straight loss against BNR last week. They came close, but just couldn't get the job done in Game 7. Sitting at 1-3, SS is clearly in the bottom of the division as they're struggling to get anything going. Looking at their roster, nobody stands out as they've all had below par seasons thus far. SS certainly needs to turn things around if they have any hopes of claiming a playoff spot. They ought to have some sort of urgency tonight. If they some how make it out with a win tonight, they'll have a soft match with SPS next week which will put them right back in the race. But like I said, they need to make it though SP first, a feat which won't be easy.
Last week SP picked up yet another win, 4-2 against 8BC. It was a pretty long match, hitting over the 2-hour mark. But, SP stuck it out and won in the end. Just looking at who showed up on this night, I've certainly under estimated their potential to go the distance. SP has turned into a bit of a recruitment agency with not only the few PFN members we've seen, but now Craig from SS and Kevin coming back from no where... these guys are seriously deep with talent as any player can win in any game. This depth of skill gives them the edge over a SS team which seems to be struggling to keep up.
Prediction: SP 4-2
Regul8ors vs Simply Pool Souls
Two teams looking to hopefully improve on their slow starts.
Last week REG had a wild match against UO, and they nearly won it too. However, due to some DQs, they ended up losing 3-4 when technically they didn't lose a game. Because they were able to put up some wins, it gives me hope that perhaps there's some sort of talent hidden in there. But, showing up short-handed won't get the job done - better than not showing up at all, though. I'm sure Spunky did all he could in that short period of time to get people together. I'd like to think they'll have a better turn out tonight, but probably coming up short as their losses continue to pile on.
SPS took another loss last week, this time at the hands of DS. I thought they had a better chance of winning that match, but DS proved to be too strong for them. With that loss, SPS finds themselves secured in the 3rd-place. Luckily for the, UO and REG aren't major threats for them to lose that spot. However, if they won't to move up in the ranks, the whole team needs to play better. Really simple as that. Joe is doing best so far with his 3-1 and a clinch, but no one else is above 50%. Tonight will be a good opportunity against REG for the players to pick up some wins and gain some momentum for the second half.
0 comments:
Post a Comment