S. Samek
The PWHL has reached the final round of the playoffs. Minnesota will play Boston for the championship. The series will be best of five games with Boston hosting the first two and game five if necessary. Which team will win the PWHL title? My prediction is Boston wins 3-1.
S. Samek
MSI 2024 has reached the final round. Gen.G will face Bilibili Gaming for the title.
Gen.G went undefeated in their three matches to advance to the finals. The defeated Fnatic, Top Esports and Bilibili gaming to make it to the final round.
Bilibili defeated PSG Talon and T1 before falling to Gen.G in the round four winner’s bracket. Another series win over T1 advanced them to the title match.
Gen.G is looking to end the tournament with the title while not losing a single series. Bilibili is looking for revenge from that round four loss and defeat Gen.G when it matters most the title game. They are also looking to improve on last year’s finish when they lost to JD Gaming in the finals.
My prediction is Gen.G wins 3-2.
S. Samek
It’s the next to last video for slate one of the MLW season. In this weeks matchup we have interleague play between the Western Wildcats and Downtown Diamondbacks.
Both teams were eliminated in the division series last year, with that loss ending the Diamondbacks quest for three titles in a row.
Now with a pair of 2024 draft picks including the number one overall pick, the Wildcats look to retool and reach the championship once again.
I’m predicting the Wildcats take two of the three games and win the series.
S. Samek
The finals of the National Lacrosse League begin this weekend. It will be a best of three series between the Buffalo Bandits and the Albany Firewolves. Who will win this battle of the Empire State? My pick is the Firewolves. Game one is tonight at 7 in Albany, who will also host game three if needed.
S. Samek
The ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs have reached the conference final round. Here are my picks for the two teams that will compete for the Kelly Cup. Winners in bold.
Eastern Conference: Adirondack Thunder vs. Florida Everblades
Western Conference: Kansas City Mavericks vs. Toledo Walleye
S. Samek
Here are my picks for week eight of the UFL season. Winners in bold.
MEMPHIS SHOWBOATS VS MICHIGAN PANTHERS
HOUSTON ROUGHNECKS VS BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS
D.C. DEFENDERS VS ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS
ARLINGTON RENEGADES VS SAN ANTONIO BRAHMAS
S. Samek
Let’s talk American Hockey League Playoffs. They have reached the Division final round for a total of eight teams left in the running for the Calder Cup. which team will reach the conference finals? Picks in bold.
Atlantic Division finals: Hershey Bears vs Hartford Wolf Pack
North Division finals: Cleveland Monsters vs Syracuse Crunch
Central Division finals: Milwaukee Admirals vs Grand Rapids Griffins
Pacific Division finals: Coachella Valley Firebirds vs Ontario Reign
S. Samek
The Pro Volleyball Federation is having their first ever playoff tournament starting tomorrow. The Atlanta Vibe will play the Grand Rapids Rise in the first semifinal, while the host Omaha Supernovas a battle the San Diego Mojo.
Which teams will win and move on to face each other for the first championship in league history? Here are my predictions.
Atlanta Vibe vs Grand Rapids Rise. I’m taking the Vibe; they have been the best team all year and it wouldn’t surprise me if they win it all this season.
Omaha Supernovas vs San Diego Mojo. While it’s tempting to pick the Mojo has they enter this game on a three-game winning streak, it’s hard to pick against the Supernova. The 9-3 home record I feel does give them an advantage as they host the playoff tournament. I’m picking the Supernovas to advance.
S. Samek
The Cleveland Guardians are the next team to reveal their city connect jersey.
The jersey is dark blue with an art-deco font for Cle on the front.
It’s a mixed bag for me. Part of likes it being a bit simpler and pat of me is like it’s a bit too simple. Part of me wants some flash and flare, but there’s part of me that’s doesn’t want them to do something more and make it look horrible just to add something.
It’s I guess average at best. I wouldn’t say it’s the worst one out there, but it isn’t the best. Still haven’t found one yet to top Tampa’s. Though it does look better than the New York Mets. Overall grade for Clevland is a C.
S.Samek
It’s the second week of the MLW season. This week’s video is the Great Lakes Gators and the Midwest Mallards. In this National League clash, who will win? my prediction is Mallards 2-1.
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