WRAPPING-UP REGULAR SEASON

Well let's start with the MVP hunt, this season is short so it makes it a bit more challenging to make it into the elite group. Going into the last game of the season the MVP race is looking like this:

MP_ll_pro.nub_ll, 7-0
PFN_HawkeyeStriker, 6-0
SS_crazy_cananuck, 6-0
EPC_dx.fanatic, 6-0
MP_aaaaaaaaanil, 6-1

That's the breakdown, no one with more than one loss made the list because mathematically they can not catch Nish, in theory if Nish sits this last week he will take the title (or share it depending on game outcomes). I don't see him sitting though vs a strong SS team, MP will need Nish to have a shot at a victory. This last week was BIG, 5 teams have locked up a post-season birth. SPS is the only team that could potentially be eliminated from the playoffs, they need to win or tie their match vs FR to insure a playoff spot. When I sit and reflect on last week many things interested me... The most hyped match this season was a dreadful flop, DS pushed TC to the brink of elimination, and SPS pulled off a timely win vs a slumping EPC team. There are a couple interesting matches this week but with all but one spot locked up, there isn't much riding on this last week.

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SPS(#6) vs FR(#10)
Monday@7pm
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SPS holds their destiny in hand. Monte needs to bring his big boys, don't dare take this match lightly or you will have to hope X8B handles TC Tuesday. I wouldn't put my faith in a team that just got 6-0'ed. SPS has a fairly strong lineup; Jason can perform once in awhile, Desbara has performed above expectations and last week would have appeared on the above MVP race. Sadly Monte, 2 players can not carry a team to victory you need to hope for at least one more key win. Petey loves to end peoples playoff chances, he will relish this weeks opportunity. I hope he can bring his big boys to get SPS sweating, competition brings the best out in people.
Outcome: 3-3 DRAW

X8B(#3) vs TC(#7)

Tuesday@6pm
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X8B is coming off a devastating loss to PFN 6-0, James needs to turn this around. What a time for X8B to start failing, when they need to turn it up they decide to not even show. I think James' world is upside-down after that match but it will be corrected this week. TC needs to win this match or they are statistically out of the playoffs. I say Sean shows with 6 because this is a very important game but if his team isn't playing their best this season is over for TC.
Outcome:4-2 X8B

DS(#5) vs EPC(#8)
Tuesday@7pm
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This is pretty much a meaningless match for Jack, he clearly has given up on this season and might just be done captaining EPC again. DS wants to win this match to put pressure on SS, if DS wins this match SS needs to tie or they are in danger of losing #4 seed and a key home field advantage in round 1 of the playoffs. Chele knows this and she is going to keep the heat on SS, I have money on the fact that her team comes out guns blazing, look to see DS take this with ease.
Outcome:4-2 DS

PFN(#1) vs MIB(#9)
Wednesday@5pm
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PFN has home field this match and they have pretty much clinched first seed. The only thing that would prevent PFN from taking first seed is if MP wins 4-2 and PFN losses vs MIB. Will Cubby/Kerry allow that to happen? The magic 8 ball says highly unlikely. Rich hasn't brought in a strong group for awhile now and with them out of playoff contention expect a similar trend. PFN wants this match going into the final week no one has presented a challenge to them besides MP and if both those teams get #1 and #2 they wont have to play in tell the finale.
Outcome:5-1 PFN

MP(#2) vs SS(#4)
Wednesday@6pm
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What a finale to the regular season, this match has a lot on the line. MP has a mvp in Nish who wants to show he is deserving of the title and SS has Jonathan who is breathing down Nish's neck. What a matchup, seeding will be determined by the outcome of this match. If MP beats SS they wrap-up season 6 with a first round bye. If SS wins or ties they stay in their token 4th spot and will enjoy a home field advantage first round while taking MP out of 2nd seed. This match will come down to game 6. Shelle, bring your "A" team because lord knows, MP will. Expect a lead change or 2 before this match is over.
Outcome:3-3 DRAW

Good luck all in your games this week, thanks for reading my predictions and I hope you continue reading when the playoffs start. May the yahoo glitches be in your favor WPC...