Lavishly's Lines for MASL Week #2

Saltillo Rancho Seco @ Brownsville Barracudas  The Barracudas played a strong first half against the Monterrey Flash last week, but fell apart in the second half against a more talented squad. Despite the loss on the road, I think Brownsville will have a strong opening home game.  Rancho Seco gained a lot of experience last year playing in a really tough division, and will be strong team in a strong division this year.  Until I see more of the Barracudas, I have to favor Saltillo, but I think Brownsville will play a better, more complete game at home.  Saltillo Rancho Seco - 2.5 over/under 19

Wichita B-52's @ Dallas Sidekicks  We all know that Dallas got blown out in their home opener, but I highly doubt that the Sidekicks drop two in a row at home.  The B-52's were a good team last year, and I am sure that Wichita will be a stronger team this year, but I have a feeling that Tatu will address the last games short comings, and Dallas will be a more prepared team when they take the field again at the Allen Events Center.  I think Dallas will prevail in a closely contested game against a much improved Wichita side.  Dallas -2 o/u 14

Las Vegas Legends @ San Diego Sockers  Last season, during the Ron Newman Cup Final between Chicago and Hidalgo, I stopped watching the game at halftime, left my house, hopped in a car with some friends, and rode down to the Valley View Casino to watch Tool put on an absolutely amazing concert.  It was such an amazing concert that I completely forgot about everything that happened during the 2013-2014 PASL season.  I forgot about the Sockers losing to Las Vegas at home in an exciting physical match on the night of January 11th.  I also forgot about the upsetting loss on the road in Vegas, which kept the Sockers from advancing, and ended their season too early.  I forgot about the rivalry that the two teams have developed over the past, and how the last two game have brought out the dog in San Diego.  I also doubt that any of the players have been thinking about this game, a rematch with pride on the line, and the opening game of the season here in San Diego.  I also doubt that the fans smell blood, or will be completely whipped up into a frenzy like a bunch of blood thirsty animals.  There has been too much preparation for the Sockers to let this one slip through their fingers.  Everyone in San Diego is hungry.  San Diego -3.5 o/u 17.5  

Sacramento Surge @ Turlock Express  Turlock was a bad team last year, Sacramento was worse.  Turlock added Tovar to the lineup this year, and now they are considerably better.  Turlock almost stole the win last week in Vegas, and I think the Express will win their home opener, but the smaller field and goals will keep this game under 15 total points.  Turlock -4.5 o/u 12.5

Harrisburg Heat @ Detroit Waza Flo  The Harrisburg Heat beat the Waza Flo last year in Detroit's home opener in a close game, and also two out of the three times they played each other during the regular season.  Detroit is never a team to sleep on and has made some additions in the off season to give them a leg up in a difficult division with three strong teams from the former MISL.  Detroit has a very difficult schedule this season and has very little room for losses, especially if they want to make it into the Postseason for the 4th year in a row.  Richard Chinapoo is no longer the Harrisburg coach, so I am interested in seeing how the team is this year under the direction of Tarik Walker.  Waza Flo won't lose two home openers in a row to the Heat.  Detroit -2.5 o/u 14.5