Week 5, Close heat

If you were looking for the predictor scores this week, I will have them up soon, I have been pretty busy as-of-late (or lazy depending on how you see it) so you will have to wait for a future update. WOW what a week, I was off by a mile on some of my preds I guess we all have a off week once in awhile :). The separation between #1 and #5 is just a mere win/loss. MP played beyond my expectations this week tying their match, Cubby and Nish played dreadful but some how some way Nish pulled it out for MP. With MP tying PFN, X8B and MP stay in striking distance of taking first. PFN still holds their destiny in hand, they are left with only 2 top 5 teams to play before the end of the regular season. It is highly likely to see PFN, MP, and X8B finish the 2nd half of the season in the exact same spot they sit in now. The only difference is the gap between the big 3 vs the rest will lengthen in the stretch run. There are still questions left for EPC and SPS. EPC answered some questions about what they can do with a win vs FR but can they hold up, there are still 6 games left Jack and 2 of those are vs PFN (this week) and X8B (next week). If you can pull a tie between either of these teams (most likely X8B), then you will easily make playoffs without a doubt. SPS needs to get their dodo together because that loss vs TC is unacceptable. Yes, I haven't said a thing about SS but we all know they will make playoffs without a problem I just don't see them finishing beyond rd2 with the heavy hitters they are doomed to run into (look for PFN to take them in the 2nd rd).

Quote of the week:

"Jack has a solid team, one that can contend closely with any of the bottom 5."

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TC vs MIB
Monday@6pm
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This should be a very interesting match vs 2 bottom 5 teams. TC was welcomed in last week with a big win vs SPS leaving SPS looking in their side mirrors hoping TC don't blow on by. I think this week, just that will happen. TC are playing a recently under-performing MIB team that hasn't won a match since week one (coincidentally the same time Pommy ran away with his tail between his legs or maybe it was a issue of pride who knows, hehe). OH, did I forget to mention Pommy is playing for TC now? with that being said, how could you not pick them?
Outcome:4-2 TC

FR vs X8B
Monday@7pm
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This could be considered the match of the week, at least to X8B. They are coming of a season ending loss in PRO last thursday and I cant see them allowing 2nd to last place FR a chance to scrounge back into the hunt. Their mouths must be salivating at a chance to dismantle a team that already looks to be in ruins. This isn't carry and with players who show on a regular basis in Conor, Ben, James, and Steve (who besides the dq in PRO has played on form). I can not see Petey getting anything but a tie and that will only happen if Hope, Corey, and Ash can pull off wins vs those who have already been stated in X8B. Yes, FR has homefield but this is going to mean a lot for both sides. There are some murky feelings between these teams over recent weeks can FR keep it cool like last week? I assume so but it still wont be enough.
Outcome:4-2 X8B

EPC vs PFN
Tuesday@7pm
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Clearly, this is the match of the week. PFN only has 1 more challenging match to finish off the season (X8B) and this will keep them in first with a victory. PFN wont allow anyone else to hold first this season. That being said, EPC has come off a tough win vs FR and after a rocky start Jack pulled it together with some risque coaching by Daru. WPC is one of those rare inter leagues that allow it, that makes it very frustrating for teams that don't take advantage of the help. Unfortunately for Jack, coaching wont be enough help... IF Stephen can keep the rust off he could possibly pickup a win (I can see Sid losing to Stephen on a early run attempt). Daru is good for a win unless he is matched up with Miz who has the potential to beat ANYONE. I also hope to see Cubby step up this week, if he plays like the previous week who knows how this turns out. Cubby and Kerry are the X-factors. PFN is still just too much for EPC, Jack falls just short. Jack, mad props for putting together a team that can handle its own in a big boy inter league and will Jack make all-stars people? What an interesting thought.
Outcome:4-2PFN

DS vs SS
Tuesday@7pm
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SS is a solid team, I was wrong to count them out early this season. They do what needs to get done to finish the teams they challenge. With a tie vs X8B and a close loss vs PFN while clearly handling the lower teams they have plugged along doing just what needs to get done to make the playoffs. That will continue again this week vs the only 0-4 team in WPC6. This match finishes in a state of dullness.
Outcome:5-1SS

MP vs SPS
Wednesday@7pm
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This should be a solid match, SPS has done fairly well this season against the bottom 5 (wins vs DS and MIB) but look at the grueling schedule ahead, this being one of them. SPS, you cant show with less than 6 at all this season and expect to win a match you just don't have the depth to do so. I really hope you show with a full team this week, you will NEED to. MP is on fire, picking up a solid tie vs the best team in WPC6 thus far and tying X8B earlier in the season. MP, you guys just need to continue winning vs the average teams and you will stay in 2nd. The only snag is the match up vs SS at the end of the season. MP will easily use their snooking skills to dismantle a run 1st snook 2nd SPS team.
Outcome:5-1MP

I hope you enjoyed the predictions this week, and as always, may the yahoo glitches be in your favor WPC.