The Last Three Spots

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If you were wondering about prediction scoring, I have put it off tell I have someone to challenge. Heather has had a rough time, our prayers go out to her and Jason, so with only me doing predictions at the moment it seems pointless to keep track of just my own predictions. On to the recap for this last week, I was talking about how SS had playoffs clinched up. I gave them the benefit of the doubt, no way with the players they bring to the table could they be pushed around by a bottom 5 team (let alone THEE last place team). I guess I don't know it all :-)), who would have predicted SS to fail? that keeps the hunt close for EPC, SPS, and MIB. Any of those teams can take up the flame and get rewarded with a home field 1st round, if SS thinks they can sail through with mostly subs like they used vs DS it will cost them down the road.

One other team surprised me last week and that was MIB. I cant believe how well they did vs TC, there were some question marks after that match but the final score pushes MIB into a 5-way hunt for the playoffs with just 4 games to go. It is hard to believe we are on the last leg, it is very exciting to think that teams like EPC, SPS, TC, and MIB might make the playoffs. These teams haven't consistently seen a post-season in long stretches (I don't count IPA or GIT and if you want to know my reasoning behind that look at Cubby's guest spot on the IPA blog, he nailed it on the head) so look for at least 2 feel-good stories when the post season officially kicks off 6 weeks from now. These will be some grueling times for MIB and especially EPC, Jack will surely slump over the next 2 weeks but look for him to rebound just in time to make the playoffs. On to the predicting...

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TC(#8) vs MP (#2)
Monday@6pm
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TC is coming of a surprised thumping by MIB, I honesty was surprised, I had faith in Pommy even though he has consistently disappointed this season in WPC. I think he pulls out a win this week but it wont be a team win... MP is coming in with a full roster, Chris has done a great job bringing in Jordy, Shan, Trey, and Nick. They seem to just keep getting the job done. These guys will not blow you away but consistency is key. I will take MP in this, Pommy and one other pulls a win out of the hat but they fall short of the team win they disparately need.
Outcome:4-2MP

FR(#10) vs PFN(#1)
Monday@7pm
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FR just cant seem to win this season, they did just enough to make PRO playoffs, are looking to be in UIC dd, and are having continued success in IPA. Unfortunately Petey just has had tough breaks here in WPC. Last week was a bust, and will this week continue were last week left off? PFN has been holding onto first all this season, they just seem to have WPC's number. PFN has a slim lead on MP and X8B, meaning Cubby/Kerry wont take this match lightly. Cubby will show with his best, Cubby/Kerry both know how dangerous a full FR team can be. Hopefully for Petey; Ash is out of the box, Hope plays solid, and Corey plays as well as he is in MLP. Watch out PFN you could end this with a tie.
Outcome:4-2PFN

MIB(#7) vs DS(#8)
Tuesday@7pm
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DS are coming of their first win in WPC. Congratulations, we can breakout the confetti and ticker-tape parade. Ok lets get serious, with only 4 games to go DS needs to go on a HUGE winning streak and that just isn't realistic. Chele is a competitor though, she will show with a team and leave it all on the table. MIB is also ecstatic, they got right back in the playoff picture. MIB will win this, they wont need a double dq to insure a victory in this match. IF, they can pull this off look to see MIB catch the playoff spot temporarily for this week.
Outcome:4-2MIB

X8B(#3) vs EPC(#5)
Tuesday@7pm
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This is the match of the week, X8B is holding on strong vs every team they have matched up with thus far. Will they continue vs EPC? Jack has to bring Stephen, Daru, and more to even contemplate a tie. EPC wasn't able to show with their strongest at the most crucial time last week and like I said, if that continues you can see the outcome being no different vs X8B who have the best record in MLP and are sitting directly behind MP for 2nd in WPC. Jack, I don't think you have what it takes to beat X8B but I do think you can do enough to take the last seed in playoffs. Look to see this match being repeated in the post-season.
Outcome:4-2X8B

SPS(#6) vs SS(#4)
Wednesday@7pm
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This match should be interesting, SPS will attempt to run it out and the odds are they fail. SS do what they do best, snook-out a game to insure victory. SS's tactic will be even more emphasized this week reeling from a viscous loss to once last place DS. SS refuses to take another beating, this match is key for them, they still have MP to finish the season so they need to distance themselves from EPC and SPS. What a time to do that this week, keeping the wolves at bay will almost insure home field week 1 of playoffs. SPS surprises SS with a close match...
Outcome:4-2SS

Well, may the yahoo glitches be in your favor WPC. Good luck this week.