Week 9 Preview

Eight of the league’s 12 teams are 4 and 4. This week looks to add a little clarity at the top - at least until next week.

Export Flannel (4-4) @ N.Y. Hamburglers (4-4)

Even though these 2 teams have identical records, statically the Hamburglers are a better team, and heavily favored by the computer. I don’t think the stats mean anything this week.

Prediction:  Flannel wins with better matchups

Flannel 28 – Hamburglers 23

 

Malleus Maleficarum (8-0) @ Mighty Midtowne Mimes (3-5)

The Mimes have a pretty good team. However, the league’s best team is on tap this week. Without the Rednecks to beat up, the Mimes will drop their 2 game win streak.

Prediction:  The first undefeated season in store?

Malleus 40 – Mimes 16

 

Iron City Lagers (4-4) @ Murrysville Drow (4-4)

Two rather evenly matched teams for this game.  Looking at the matchups though, I am going to have to take the Lagers in a shootout.

Prediction:  Drow is undone by his defense this week – again

Lagers 43 –Drow 34

 

Medicine Hat Bronies (4-4) @ Gainesville Random Acts of Violence (2-6)  

Based on the records, it should be a win for the Bronies. Looking at the matchups though, I think GRAV pulls this one out (with the caveat that he switches his guys on the BYE).

Prediction:  Gainesville ride home field to a W.

Gainesville 18 – Bronies 14

 

Old No. 7 (4-4) @ Bill’s Team (4-4)

Another game featuring teams with identical records.  Statically, No. 7 should win this. In this case, I will take what the numbers tell me.

Prediction:  Bill’s league worst Offense kills his chances on the road

Old No. 7 27 – Bill 19

 

Capo Di Tutti Capi (3-5) @ Rednecks (4-4)

Capo has won 2 straight, while the Rednecks have dropped the last 2. Based on the matchups and stastics, I think Capo evens his record, while the Rednecks continue to slide.

Prediction:  Capo keeps the Rednecks reeling

Capo 31 - Rednecks 22