Week 10 USCL Predictions

Last week. Last place in the prediction contest. Before next year, I'll recalibrate the model.

Unless I somehow miraculously win.

CAROLINA vs PHILADELPHIA

The march of the Shahades. Hopefully Jen won't be jetlagged from China.

Prediction: Carolina 2.0 - 2.0 Philadelphia


BOSTON vs QUEENS

Lenderman has a chance to cap off his perfect season, but the high (USCL) rated Esserman stands in his way. Something has to give.

Prediction: Boston 2.5 - 1.5 Queens


NEW YORK vs NEW JERSEY

An almost exact reprise of last year's situation. If New Jersey wins or draws, they are in the playoffs, else New York is. Again, my model betrays the Knockouts. Stupid model.

Prediction: New York 2.5 - 1.5 New Jersey


TENNESSEE vs BALTIMORE

The battle for the cellar. Two teams, nothing to lose. No playoffs this year for either team. Perhaps we'll see the Orangutan or the Latvian Gambit, rather than something pedestrian like a Slav or a Ruy Lopez.

Prediction: Tennessee 1.5 - 2.5 Baltimore


MIAMI vs SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco tosses out a solid lineup, but without their usual underrated minors. Like the Sharks they are, Miami will smell blood.

Prediction: Miami 2.5 - 1.5 San Francisco


DALLAS vs CHICAGO

Chicago is down a few players this week. Fortunately, that means a big win for Dallas.

Prediction: Dallas 3.0 - 1.0 Chicago


ARIZONA vs SEATTLE

A real toss up here. The West Coast is a confusing place.

Prediction: Arizona 1.5 - 2.5 Seattle