Turlock +2.5 @ Las Vegas -2.5 over/under 11.5 After losing a game to the Sacramento Surge the Express were able to force overtime against the Ontario Fury and keep their home winning streak alive at 5 straight this season. Las Vegas went down to Mexico last week and were able to barely sneak by Saltillo Rancho Seco before going into Monterrey to hand the Flash the first loss of the season. Vegas fell early in the Pacific Division this season, but after winning 3 in a row have managed to climb to .500 and are now sitting a game and a half out of first place. Sitting a half a game in front of the Legends in the Divisional Rankings is the Turlock Express, who last time around in Vegas forced overtime and a shootout only to fall short. Both Teams have came a long was since then, but again I think this is a close game, but both teams offensively should combine for at least 12.
Missouri -2.5 @ Milwaukee +2.5 over/under 16.5 After holding off the Sockers at home the Comets travel to Milwaukee to try and keep their undefeated season alive, but it won't be easy against a MKE Wave team that has won the first 2 games of a 6 game home stand. Milwaukee haven't lost at home yet this season and should be able to hang in the game with Missouri. The Wave have beefed up their already stellar defense, which is 3rd in the league in killing penalties, by signing veteran Mike Lookingland, so they should hopefully be able to keep the game closer and the score lower. I will give the points to Milwaukee and hope for a low scoring affair.
Syracuse +1.5 @ Rochester -1.5 over/under 20.5 These two teams have already put on very close and exciting game that ended in a shootout once this season. Will the second match up be as thrilling? I hope so. The last time they met Syracuse dominated the second quarter scoring 4 goals, three of them netted by Kenardo Forbes, while the Lancers were held to 0. Rochester was able to turn it around in the second half, tie it up 3 goals in the 3rd and then score one more in the 4th to force the OT. I think I will give Syracuse the points, they should be able to keep it close, and I will go with the overs.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Friday, December 26, 2014
Lavishly's Picks MASL Week #10
Sacramento +2.5 @ Seattle -2.5 over/under 19.5 Seattle seems to be improving on the field, and Gordy Gurson has been having a stellar year finding the back of the net. At home I think that Seattle can cover the 2.5 points, but I don't think that Sacramento can score enough for both teams to combine for 20.
Syracuse -8.5 @ Harrisburg +8.5 over/under 23.5 The Silver Knights almost hung 20 on the Heat last time they played, so 8.5 should be no problem. Also, in their last game against each other, Syracuse alone covered the overs, but the Heat have a better record of defense at home, so I will take the unders.
Ontario +0.5 @ Turlock -0.5 over/under 13.5 Turlock haven't lost at home yet this year, but they haven't had any luck against the Ontario Fury. With the way Turlock fell apart in their last game, and how Ontario seems to be coming together as of late, I have to think that Ontario has a good chance of ending the Express' home winning streak. Ontario and Turlock both seem to be improving offensively, so I will pick the overs in this game.
St. Louis +2.5 @ Chicago -2.5 over/under 14.5 Chicago had a great come from behind win last week in Detroit, and now they host the Ambush, who are also coming off of a single point win over Detroit. I think that Chicago will pull out the win in this game, but I don't think they will do it by three, so I will give St. Louis the points. I will take my chances on the overs in this game.
Baltimore -7.5 @ Rochester + 7.5 over/under 20.5 The Blast and the Lancers meet for the first time this season, and Rochester is riding the momentum from their shoot out win against Syracuse last week. Since it is the first time that Baltimore is seeing Rochester, I will go out on a limb and give the Lancers the 7.5 points, and what the hell, lets go with the unders for this game.
Dallas -2.5 @ Oxford City +2.5 over/under 12.5 Oxford City F.C. seems to be the most improved team in the MASL. They have won 3 straight games and are 6-3 on the season. The Sidekicks are coming off of a sham of loss to a now defunct team in a game with some uneven whistles, 83% of the penalties going in favor of the home team. Even though Oxford has won 3 straight, the wins have come against teams with losing records. I think Dallas covers, and the game goes over.
Detroit +6.5 @ Milwaukee -6.5 over/under 11.5 Milwaukee is not going to hang 7 points on the Waza Flo, and the game is going over 11.5
San Diego +5.5 @ Missouri -5.5 over/under 18.5 I don't think that the Sockers will win this game, but they are not going to lose by 6. I don't remember the Sockers ever losing by 6 since 2009. This will be a good "how do you do" game as San Diego will make Missouri fans sweat this one out. 18.5 seems high for this one, so I will stick with the unders.
San Diego -3.5 @ St. Louis +3.5 over/under 12.5 The key for the Sockers is not loosing both road games. Both St. Louis and San Diego will both be playing their second game of the weekend, so their fatigue level should be a little closer. I will go with the points for St. Louis, and I will go with the overs.
Ontario -2.5 @ Sacramento +2.5 over/under 17.5 Ontario covers the points against the Surge, but 17.5 seems just a little high.
Saltillo +1.5 @ Oxford City -1.5 over/under 16.5 At home Oxford covers the points, they are playing very good soccer lately and Rancho Seco has yet to win a game. 16.5 seems really high to me for an over under, but Oxford is capable of putting up some points, especially when Totti and Parente get hot, so I will go with the overs.
Monterrey -6.5 @ Brownsville+6.5 over/under 13.5 Monterrey just seems to be able to hang a grip of points on the Barracudas when ever they play each other, so I will take the Flash covering and the game going over 13.5.
Syracuse -8.5 @ Harrisburg +8.5 over/under 23.5 The Silver Knights almost hung 20 on the Heat last time they played, so 8.5 should be no problem. Also, in their last game against each other, Syracuse alone covered the overs, but the Heat have a better record of defense at home, so I will take the unders.
Ontario +0.5 @ Turlock -0.5 over/under 13.5 Turlock haven't lost at home yet this year, but they haven't had any luck against the Ontario Fury. With the way Turlock fell apart in their last game, and how Ontario seems to be coming together as of late, I have to think that Ontario has a good chance of ending the Express' home winning streak. Ontario and Turlock both seem to be improving offensively, so I will pick the overs in this game.
St. Louis +2.5 @ Chicago -2.5 over/under 14.5 Chicago had a great come from behind win last week in Detroit, and now they host the Ambush, who are also coming off of a single point win over Detroit. I think that Chicago will pull out the win in this game, but I don't think they will do it by three, so I will give St. Louis the points. I will take my chances on the overs in this game.
Baltimore -7.5 @ Rochester + 7.5 over/under 20.5 The Blast and the Lancers meet for the first time this season, and Rochester is riding the momentum from their shoot out win against Syracuse last week. Since it is the first time that Baltimore is seeing Rochester, I will go out on a limb and give the Lancers the 7.5 points, and what the hell, lets go with the unders for this game.
Dallas -2.5 @ Oxford City +2.5 over/under 12.5 Oxford City F.C. seems to be the most improved team in the MASL. They have won 3 straight games and are 6-3 on the season. The Sidekicks are coming off of a sham of loss to a now defunct team in a game with some uneven whistles, 83% of the penalties going in favor of the home team. Even though Oxford has won 3 straight, the wins have come against teams with losing records. I think Dallas covers, and the game goes over.
Detroit +6.5 @ Milwaukee -6.5 over/under 11.5 Milwaukee is not going to hang 7 points on the Waza Flo, and the game is going over 11.5
San Diego +5.5 @ Missouri -5.5 over/under 18.5 I don't think that the Sockers will win this game, but they are not going to lose by 6. I don't remember the Sockers ever losing by 6 since 2009. This will be a good "how do you do" game as San Diego will make Missouri fans sweat this one out. 18.5 seems high for this one, so I will stick with the unders.
San Diego -3.5 @ St. Louis +3.5 over/under 12.5 The key for the Sockers is not loosing both road games. Both St. Louis and San Diego will both be playing their second game of the weekend, so their fatigue level should be a little closer. I will go with the points for St. Louis, and I will go with the overs.
Ontario -2.5 @ Sacramento +2.5 over/under 17.5 Ontario covers the points against the Surge, but 17.5 seems just a little high.
Saltillo +1.5 @ Oxford City -1.5 over/under 16.5 At home Oxford covers the points, they are playing very good soccer lately and Rancho Seco has yet to win a game. 16.5 seems really high to me for an over under, but Oxford is capable of putting up some points, especially when Totti and Parente get hot, so I will go with the overs.
Monterrey -6.5 @ Brownsville
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Lavishly's Picks MASL Week #9
Thanks to MasseyRatings.com for providing these predictions. I did good last week, picking correctly 73% of the time, and I doubt, based on how I did on Thursday night, I will come close to that this week.
Las Vegas -1.5 @ Saltillo +1.5 o/u 15.5 Saltillo is not having that great of a season this year, and it shows in their record. The winless Rancho Seco are playing their 4 straight home game, and against a team like the Legends, win number 1 is unlikely. Las Vegas is too good defensively, and if they can get their offense to show up they should be able to get the win with ease. Las Vegas covers, and after getting burned on the over under in the Seattle vs Ontario game I will go with the overs.
Baltimore -6.5 @ Syracuse +6.5 o/u 22.5 The undefeated Blast go into Syracuse to take on the 2-3 Silver Knights. William Vanzela has been absolutely stellar so far this season in goal, and if he keeps up his level of play, Syracuse is going to need some luck to counter Vanzela's skill. Their offense is extremely balanced, making it hard for defenses to guard, and their penalty kill is flawless so far. The last time Baltimore came into the War Memorial they won by a score of 11 to 4. This time around Baltimore wins again, and I will go with the overs, only because I am writing this after getting screwed by the unders in the Seattle Ontario Game. I have a feeling that will come back and haunt me.
Sacramento +5.5 @ Turlock -5.5 o/u 14.5 Goals are hard to come by at Turlock, but the Express are usually good for at least 10 goals at home. Sacramento has struggled so far, but they are due for a game where they come within a few points of winning, right? What the hell, lets give Sacramento the points and go with the overs.
Dallas -5.5 @ Brownsville +5.5 o/u 13.5 This will be Dallas's first time playing outside this year, but not their first time against the Barracudas. The last time they played each other the Sidekicks took the Barracudas down with a final score of 14-2. Nestor Hernandez is back and I think he is due for a break out game with at least some goals and an assist. If he and Lovegrove can get it going on offense, they should have no trouble covering five and a half. 13.5 seems pretty low for a Dallas game, considering that only one game has been under 10 combined points in which the Sidekicks have played. Dallas covers and the game goes over.
Tulsa +9.5 @ Milwaukee -9.5 o/u 14.5 Milwaukee just lost 2 on the road, and what better way to shake off the losses than to slaughter the Revolution at home. It seems like good teams always beat Tulsa by at least 9, so I will pick Milwaukee to cover and I will take the overs.
Chicago -2.5 @ Detroit +2.5 o/u 13.5 Like many teams have found out, earning a win in Detroit is never easy. Detroit will be playing with extra fire in their bellies because they just lost to the Mustangs in a tough and hard fought game. Before losing to Chicago, Detroit barely lost a close one to the Ambush in St. Louis. Chicago, on the other hand, is trying to hold their third place spot in the Central division and fend of the Wichita B-52's, who have an opportunity to win a string of games and put themselves in the top three. Detroit hangs within 2.5 of the Mustangs, but the speed and skill of players like Vaca and Wilo put the game over 13.5.
Syracuse +0.5 @ Rochester -0.5 o/u 16.5 I like the Lancers at home against a Syracuse team that has already played a game this week. Rochester picked up Basso from Ontario, and he is good for at least a goal. From what I have heard these teams like to play a physical game against each other, and I think this game will be very exciting to watch. I think Rochester pulls it off at home, and since I have picked the overs in every game so far, and I will pick the overs in the rest of the games, I think I will pick the unders this time.
Turlock -3.5 @ Sacramento +3.5 o/u 14.5 Should I give Sacramento the points at home? I don't know. I did in the last game, but I don't think I will give it to them here. Tovar should be able to take what he saw in the first game and figure out a good game plan for the second. Turlock covers, but does the game go over 14,5? So far every game in Sacramento has been over 14,5, so I guess I will go with the overs. Watch, this game come back to bite me in the ass. I wouldn't be surprised.
Oxford City F.C. +3.5 @ Wichita -3.5 o/u 12.5 The B-52's seem to have new life breathed into them after making some changes to their team recently. Last time these two teams played each other Oxford City made out with the 10-9 win, and Oxford seems to be one of the most improved teams from last year. Wichita wins, but Oxford City gets the points, and this game is going over 12.5. I think this is the first time these two teams play each other since Farias switched teams, I predict fireworks.
Dallas -1.5 @ Hidalgo +1.5 o/u 12.5 Dallas should be weathered from the game and the travel, but Hidalgo doesn't seem like the team they were last year, and Dallas should be able to pull away from Hidalgo by at least 2 points. 12,5 seems pretty low, so I will take the overs.
Las Vegas +4.5 @ Monterrey -4.5 o/u 10.5 The Flash seem to be winning at home by a lot of points, but Vegas so far has been very good on the defensive side of the ball. Monterrey hasn't played for more than 2 weeks, and I think it will be hard for them to hang more than 4 on the Legends. This game will most definitely go over 10.5, but I am unsure on the spread. I will say Las Vegas keeps it within 4.5, but I could change my mind before that, it all depends on who makes the trip, and I will find that out when the Legends play Saltillo.
Las Vegas -1.5 @ Saltillo +1.5 o/u 15.5 Saltillo is not having that great of a season this year, and it shows in their record. The winless Rancho Seco are playing their 4 straight home game, and against a team like the Legends, win number 1 is unlikely. Las Vegas is too good defensively, and if they can get their offense to show up they should be able to get the win with ease. Las Vegas covers, and after getting burned on the over under in the Seattle vs Ontario game I will go with the overs.
Baltimore -6.5 @ Syracuse +6.5 o/u 22.5 The undefeated Blast go into Syracuse to take on the 2-3 Silver Knights. William Vanzela has been absolutely stellar so far this season in goal, and if he keeps up his level of play, Syracuse is going to need some luck to counter Vanzela's skill. Their offense is extremely balanced, making it hard for defenses to guard, and their penalty kill is flawless so far. The last time Baltimore came into the War Memorial they won by a score of 11 to 4. This time around Baltimore wins again, and I will go with the overs, only because I am writing this after getting screwed by the unders in the Seattle Ontario Game. I have a feeling that will come back and haunt me.
Sacramento +5.5 @ Turlock -5.5 o/u 14.5 Goals are hard to come by at Turlock, but the Express are usually good for at least 10 goals at home. Sacramento has struggled so far, but they are due for a game where they come within a few points of winning, right? What the hell, lets give Sacramento the points and go with the overs.
Dallas -5.5 @ Brownsville +5.5 o/u 13.5 This will be Dallas's first time playing outside this year, but not their first time against the Barracudas. The last time they played each other the Sidekicks took the Barracudas down with a final score of 14-2. Nestor Hernandez is back and I think he is due for a break out game with at least some goals and an assist. If he and Lovegrove can get it going on offense, they should have no trouble covering five and a half. 13.5 seems pretty low for a Dallas game, considering that only one game has been under 10 combined points in which the Sidekicks have played. Dallas covers and the game goes over.
Tulsa +9.5 @ Milwaukee -9.5 o/u 14.5 Milwaukee just lost 2 on the road, and what better way to shake off the losses than to slaughter the Revolution at home. It seems like good teams always beat Tulsa by at least 9, so I will pick Milwaukee to cover and I will take the overs.
Chicago -2.5 @ Detroit +2.5 o/u 13.5 Like many teams have found out, earning a win in Detroit is never easy. Detroit will be playing with extra fire in their bellies because they just lost to the Mustangs in a tough and hard fought game. Before losing to Chicago, Detroit barely lost a close one to the Ambush in St. Louis. Chicago, on the other hand, is trying to hold their third place spot in the Central division and fend of the Wichita B-52's, who have an opportunity to win a string of games and put themselves in the top three. Detroit hangs within 2.5 of the Mustangs, but the speed and skill of players like Vaca and Wilo put the game over 13.5.
Syracuse +0.5 @ Rochester -0.5 o/u 16.5 I like the Lancers at home against a Syracuse team that has already played a game this week. Rochester picked up Basso from Ontario, and he is good for at least a goal. From what I have heard these teams like to play a physical game against each other, and I think this game will be very exciting to watch. I think Rochester pulls it off at home, and since I have picked the overs in every game so far, and I will pick the overs in the rest of the games, I think I will pick the unders this time.
Turlock -3.5 @ Sacramento +3.5 o/u 14.5 Should I give Sacramento the points at home? I don't know. I did in the last game, but I don't think I will give it to them here. Tovar should be able to take what he saw in the first game and figure out a good game plan for the second. Turlock covers, but does the game go over 14,5? So far every game in Sacramento has been over 14,5, so I guess I will go with the overs. Watch, this game come back to bite me in the ass. I wouldn't be surprised.
Oxford City F.C. +3.5 @ Wichita -3.5 o/u 12.5 The B-52's seem to have new life breathed into them after making some changes to their team recently. Last time these two teams played each other Oxford City made out with the 10-9 win, and Oxford seems to be one of the most improved teams from last year. Wichita wins, but Oxford City gets the points, and this game is going over 12.5. I think this is the first time these two teams play each other since Farias switched teams, I predict fireworks.
Dallas -1.5 @ Hidalgo +1.5 o/u 12.5 Dallas should be weathered from the game and the travel, but Hidalgo doesn't seem like the team they were last year, and Dallas should be able to pull away from Hidalgo by at least 2 points. 12,5 seems pretty low, so I will take the overs.
Las Vegas +4.5 @ Monterrey -4.5 o/u 10.5 The Flash seem to be winning at home by a lot of points, but Vegas so far has been very good on the defensive side of the ball. Monterrey hasn't played for more than 2 weeks, and I think it will be hard for them to hang more than 4 on the Legends. This game will most definitely go over 10.5, but I am unsure on the spread. I will say Las Vegas keeps it within 4.5, but I could change my mind before that, it all depends on who makes the trip, and I will find that out when the Legends play Saltillo.
Lavishly's Pick for Thursday Night MASL Week #9
I am behind on this weeks picks, once again, so I am doing tonight's pick, and then burning the midnight oil to finish up the rest of the picks tonight.
Ontario -1.5 @ Seattle +1.5 over/under 18.5 The Seattle Impact just had a big signing in Jamar Beasley this week. When Seattle came down to SoCal last week they lost both games, but they didn't look completely terrible as a team. When the Impact played the Fury last week they were able to convert all of their power plays and kill 75% of Ontario's power plays. It was the 3rd period, in which Ontario outscored the Impact 5-0, that really killed the Impact. Even though they didn't play in the last game against Seattle, Tyrone Hall and Stephen Basso, were some big losses for the Fury, and like many teams who play in the MASL, who knows what team will travel for the Fury. Will it be a complete Fury team, or will some player stay back? I think that in this game I will give the points to Seattle, Beasley is good for a goal or two. In the last game they played they racked up a total of 23 goals, but Ontario tends to score more at home then they do on the road, so I will take the unders in this game.
Ontario -1.5 @ Seattle +1.5 over/under 18.5 The Seattle Impact just had a big signing in Jamar Beasley this week. When Seattle came down to SoCal last week they lost both games, but they didn't look completely terrible as a team. When the Impact played the Fury last week they were able to convert all of their power plays and kill 75% of Ontario's power plays. It was the 3rd period, in which Ontario outscored the Impact 5-0, that really killed the Impact. Even though they didn't play in the last game against Seattle, Tyrone Hall and Stephen Basso, were some big losses for the Fury, and like many teams who play in the MASL, who knows what team will travel for the Fury. Will it be a complete Fury team, or will some player stay back? I think that in this game I will give the points to Seattle, Beasley is good for a goal or two. In the last game they played they racked up a total of 23 goals, but Ontario tends to score more at home then they do on the road, so I will take the unders in this game.
Monday, December 15, 2014
THE INDOOR OUTHOUSE POWER INDEX
First of all I would like to thank Greg Ponto-Suttie, Cowboy Salazar, Dan Ryan, David Gammage, Sydney Nusinov, Dominic Scicluna, Linus Catowski, Jaymie Schepers, Kelly Kapinos, Bill Noris, Mike Royal, and Berto Issac Garcia for reading and commenting on last weeks INDOOR OUTHOUSE POWER INDEX.
In the INDOOR OUTHOUSE POWER INDEX I will, first of all, put the top ten teams in my STABLE. Then I will put the rest of THE HERD out to pasture (in no particular order). Finally, I will drop THE DEUCE, the two teams in the MASL that are stinking up THE OUTHOUSE.
THE STABLE
1. Missouri Comets They struggled a little against the B-52's, but that doesn't concern me. Leo Gibson, Missouri's stand out forward, leads the league in points with a combined 18 goals and 18 assists. Not far behind them are Max Touloute and Vahid Assadpour with 20 points each. The Comets have the best power play in the league, and their defense is top notch, led by Brian Harris and Danny Waltman in goal.
2. Baltimore Blast Baltimore beat the MKE Wave twice, and with little uncertainty. The Blast looked really good and definitely deserve to be in the top 3 teams of the league. They are one of three undefeated teams in the league, and will play three straight road game to try and make it 9-0 on the season.
3. Milwaukee Wave MKE played twice this weekend in Baltimore against the Blast, and they lost both games, but it is hard to fault the Wave heavily for losing twice to the Blast. Milwaukee, after playing a grueling road schedule to start off the season, will play 6 straight home games for a change. The home stand will not be a walk in the park, especially since they will have to face Missouri, Chicago, and Baltimore.
4. Monterrey Flash DNP
5. Chicago Mustangs The Mustangs were able to fend off a road weary Detroit Waza at home on Sunday, but will travel into Detroit for a rematch next weekend. It will be a lot tougher for the Mustangs to pick up a win at the home of the Waza, where Detroit is 2-2 so far, with home losses against Rochester and MKE
6. San Diego Sockers There is definitely potential in this team, but it has yet to translate fully onto the field. Despite beating the Impact with ease last weekend, the Sockers still managed to give up 5 straight goals at the end of the game. Their was a lot of good things that the Sockers did, but their were some errors that, against a better team, would have really cost us. San Diego prepares for a two game post X-mas road trip against the Comets and Ambush. I am hoping the Comets will highlight the problems with the Sockers that need to be fixed before the postseason, and that the team will address these issues before our playoff run is cut short. I am hard on my team because I expect the best.
7. Dallas Sidekicks Dallas has been cruising to victories ever since narrowly escaping the 3-5 B-52's with the overtime win. The Sidekicks' next 5 games are "should win" games that will put them at 11-1 on the season and firmly in the second spot win the Southern Division behind Monterrey.
8. Rochester Lancers DNP
9. Ontario Fury I am surprised that the Fury didn't put away the Impact by more, considering Seattle had just played a game seventeen hours before that in SD, two of those hours which were spent traveling. Nunez and Tiguinho seemed to be the taking the lions share of the shots on goal, but when guys like Sesay and Villela start cranking it up, Ontario will become a very potent offensive threat.
10. St. Louis Ambush I was glad that St. Louis and Detroit put on such a good show for the ESPN 3 game of the week. Both the Ambush and the Waza played strong games, and that last 2 minutes when Detroit pulled out the 6th attacker to try and even up the score was as action packed as you can get. St. Louis, despite being a team sitting in 5th place in the Central Division, is no slouch of a team and can easily climb back into the playoff hunt with a few wins. In reality they only need 2 wins to catch up with 2nd place MKE Wave but those 2 wins will not come easy given they play Chicago, San Diego, and Missouri in their next three games. Milwaukee on the other hand will most likely win their next 2 games, putting even more distance between them and the Ambush.
Syracuse Silver Knights
Wichita B-52's
Detroit Waza Flo
Tulsa Revolution
Oxford City F.C.
Hidalgo La Fiera
Saltillo Rancho Seco
Brownsville Barracudas
Seattle Impact
Turlock Express
Las Vegas Legends
Harrisburg Heat and Sacramento Surge Both teams are now 0-6. Harrisburg has the worst penaltykill in the league, and the second worst powerplay in the league. Sacramento has the worst attendance in the MASL and they don't have a player with more than 8 points, Gabriel Padilla, who is 82nd over all in total points. Alright that is enough negativity.
In the INDOOR OUTHOUSE POWER INDEX I will, first of all, put the top ten teams in my STABLE. Then I will put the rest of THE HERD out to pasture (in no particular order). Finally, I will drop THE DEUCE, the two teams in the MASL that are stinking up THE OUTHOUSE.
THE STABLE
1. Missouri Comets They struggled a little against the B-52's, but that doesn't concern me. Leo Gibson, Missouri's stand out forward, leads the league in points with a combined 18 goals and 18 assists. Not far behind them are Max Touloute and Vahid Assadpour with 20 points each. The Comets have the best power play in the league, and their defense is top notch, led by Brian Harris and Danny Waltman in goal.
2. Baltimore Blast Baltimore beat the MKE Wave twice, and with little uncertainty. The Blast looked really good and definitely deserve to be in the top 3 teams of the league. They are one of three undefeated teams in the league, and will play three straight road game to try and make it 9-0 on the season.
3. Milwaukee Wave MKE played twice this weekend in Baltimore against the Blast, and they lost both games, but it is hard to fault the Wave heavily for losing twice to the Blast. Milwaukee, after playing a grueling road schedule to start off the season, will play 6 straight home games for a change. The home stand will not be a walk in the park, especially since they will have to face Missouri, Chicago, and Baltimore.
4. Monterrey Flash DNP
5. Chicago Mustangs The Mustangs were able to fend off a road weary Detroit Waza at home on Sunday, but will travel into Detroit for a rematch next weekend. It will be a lot tougher for the Mustangs to pick up a win at the home of the Waza, where Detroit is 2-2 so far, with home losses against Rochester and MKE
6. San Diego Sockers There is definitely potential in this team, but it has yet to translate fully onto the field. Despite beating the Impact with ease last weekend, the Sockers still managed to give up 5 straight goals at the end of the game. Their was a lot of good things that the Sockers did, but their were some errors that, against a better team, would have really cost us. San Diego prepares for a two game post X-mas road trip against the Comets and Ambush. I am hoping the Comets will highlight the problems with the Sockers that need to be fixed before the postseason, and that the team will address these issues before our playoff run is cut short. I am hard on my team because I expect the best.
7. Dallas Sidekicks Dallas has been cruising to victories ever since narrowly escaping the 3-5 B-52's with the overtime win. The Sidekicks' next 5 games are "should win" games that will put them at 11-1 on the season and firmly in the second spot win the Southern Division behind Monterrey.
8. Rochester Lancers DNP
9. Ontario Fury I am surprised that the Fury didn't put away the Impact by more, considering Seattle had just played a game seventeen hours before that in SD, two of those hours which were spent traveling. Nunez and Tiguinho seemed to be the taking the lions share of the shots on goal, but when guys like Sesay and Villela start cranking it up, Ontario will become a very potent offensive threat.
10. St. Louis Ambush I was glad that St. Louis and Detroit put on such a good show for the ESPN 3 game of the week. Both the Ambush and the Waza played strong games, and that last 2 minutes when Detroit pulled out the 6th attacker to try and even up the score was as action packed as you can get. St. Louis, despite being a team sitting in 5th place in the Central Division, is no slouch of a team and can easily climb back into the playoff hunt with a few wins. In reality they only need 2 wins to catch up with 2nd place MKE Wave but those 2 wins will not come easy given they play Chicago, San Diego, and Missouri in their next three games. Milwaukee on the other hand will most likely win their next 2 games, putting even more distance between them and the Ambush.
THE HERD
Syracuse Silver Knights
Wichita B-52's
Detroit Waza Flo
Tulsa Revolution
Oxford City F.C.
Hidalgo La Fiera
Saltillo Rancho Seco
Brownsville Barracudas
Seattle Impact
Turlock Express
Las Vegas Legends
THE DEUCE
Harrisburg Heat and Sacramento Surge Both teams are now 0-6. Harrisburg has the worst penaltykill in the league, and the second worst powerplay in the league. Sacramento has the worst attendance in the MASL and they don't have a player with more than 8 points, Gabriel Padilla, who is 82nd over all in total points. Alright that is enough negativity.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Lavishly's Picks
To be honest with you, I was kind of getting bored with what I was doing before, so I am going to change up the way I am writing about the game of indoor soccer in the MASL. I decided to use the expert predictions at Massey Ratings to aid me in writing about the MASL. Remember Lavishly Handicapping and THE INDOOR OUTHOUSE does not condone gambling on these predictions. This is all for funzies. I enjoy blogging about the MASL in my spare time, and these predictions give me something to write about. I hope you enjoy.
Las Vegas -0.5 @ Turlock +0.5 over/under 12.5 Las Vegas is desperate for a win after giving up their last game at home to the Fury and going 2-4 on the season so far. Turlock is a very good team who is even harder to beat when they are at home. Turlock is coming off three tough losses in a row ,the last two against really good teams, and I doubt they lose four in a row. Turlock wins, and I think they go over 12.5
Milwaukee +6.5 @ Baltimore -6.5 o/u 14.5 These two teams play each other twice this weekend, and I think Baltimore wins both games. In the first game I would think that Baltimore covers, but in the second game I would give Milwaukee the points. My guess is that travel fatigue will be a slight factor in the first game, plus it is the Blasts real first true test of the season, and in the second game, Milwaukee will find a way to keep it closer. The first game goes over, and the second game stays under.
Hidalgo -3.5 @ Saltillo +3.5 o/u 16.5 Satillo has struggled so far this year, but the fact that they are playing at home is worth a few points, especially against a Hidalgo team that has been in flux these past few weeks. I would give Saltillo the points, and stick to the overs.
Seattle +4.5 @ San Diego -4.5 o/u 10.5 The spread on this one seems like it is on the money, it is a hard one to call, but I think that they will score over 10.5 combined points for sure, especially after that poor showing that they had last week. Seattle doesn't seem to shabby lately and should be able to find a way to score at least 5 total points.
Detroit +0.5 @ St. Louis -0.5 o/u 15.5 Detroit seems to be finding out how to win games this season, but on the road against a decent team like the Ambush will be a challenge. I think that the Ambush pull out the win, but the game stays under 15.5.
Wichita +7.5 @ Missouri -7.5 o/u 19.5 Wichita seems to have caught a spark with their new coach and pulled off a big win against the Mustangs last week. Missouri also pulled off a big win last week against Chicago at home. 7.5 seems like a lot of points so I will give the B-52's the points, but I think the game stays under.
Harrisburg +10.5 @ Syracuse -10.5 o/u 18.5 10.5 seems like a lot of points, but this is a MPS game and the Heat are terrible. The Heat lose #6 of 20, and Syracuse covers 10.5 doing it. This game goes over 18.5.
Las Vegas -3.5 @ Sacramento +3.5 o/u 11.5 Sacamento have not won a game, and they will not win this game. Vegas finds a way to score more than 3.5, especially against a week team like the Surge. I would take the overs, I don't think that the Surge can hold back the offensive weapons that the Legends have,
Tulsa -0.5 @ Oxford City F.C. +0.5 o/u 14.5 Oxford City is having a better year than I thought this season, and with the addition of Farias, should be able to out score a team like the Revolution. Oxford wins this game, and I think they hit the overs.
Tulsa +5.5 @ Dallas -5.5 o/u 13.5 Dallas gets back Nestor Hernandez and hosts a team who will be playing their second game in a row. I think that Dallas covers 5.5 in a complete blow out of the Revolution at home. I also think that this game goes over 13.5
Detroit +2.5 @ Chicago -2.5 o/u 12.5 If their is one team that has almost always found a way to give the Mustangs trouble, it is the Waza Flo. Detroit is catching their stride both offensively and defensively and should put on a good show in Chicago. The Mustangs just lost two games in a row and will be looking to right the ship at home. I would give Detroit the points in this one, but I think they will cover the overs.
Oxford City F.C +1.5 @ Hidalgo -1.5 o/u 13.5 This will be the second game for both teams, and I think this prediction is right on. If I had to guess I think that Oxford will come within 1.5 points, but I have a feeling this game is a low scoring affair, so I would think that it stays under.
Seattle +3.5 @ Ontario -3.5 o/u 12.5 Ontario is hot off of a win at home and is sitting in the second place spot in the Pacific. Seattle will just be coming off of a loss in San Diego and will be fatigued from travel. The Fury's offense seems to be taking shape in these past few games, and I think that they will both cover 3.5 and score enough points to hit the overs.
Saltillo +7.5 @ Monterrey -7.5 o/u 15.5 Monterrey has done a good job of piling on points at home, and against a Saltillo team that has already played a game, they should have no trouble pulling away from Rancho Seco and both covering 7.5 and hitting the overs.
Las Vegas -0.5 @ Turlock +0.5 over/under 12.5 Las Vegas is desperate for a win after giving up their last game at home to the Fury and going 2-4 on the season so far. Turlock is a very good team who is even harder to beat when they are at home. Turlock is coming off three tough losses in a row ,the last two against really good teams, and I doubt they lose four in a row. Turlock wins, and I think they go over 12.5
Milwaukee +6.5 @ Baltimore -6.5 o/u 14.5 These two teams play each other twice this weekend, and I think Baltimore wins both games. In the first game I would think that Baltimore covers, but in the second game I would give Milwaukee the points. My guess is that travel fatigue will be a slight factor in the first game, plus it is the Blasts real first true test of the season, and in the second game, Milwaukee will find a way to keep it closer. The first game goes over, and the second game stays under.
Hidalgo -3.5 @ Saltillo +3.5 o/u 16.5 Satillo has struggled so far this year, but the fact that they are playing at home is worth a few points, especially against a Hidalgo team that has been in flux these past few weeks. I would give Saltillo the points, and stick to the overs.
Seattle +4.5 @ San Diego -4.5 o/u 10.5 The spread on this one seems like it is on the money, it is a hard one to call, but I think that they will score over 10.5 combined points for sure, especially after that poor showing that they had last week. Seattle doesn't seem to shabby lately and should be able to find a way to score at least 5 total points.
Detroit +0.5 @ St. Louis -0.5 o/u 15.5 Detroit seems to be finding out how to win games this season, but on the road against a decent team like the Ambush will be a challenge. I think that the Ambush pull out the win, but the game stays under 15.5.
Wichita +7.5 @ Missouri -7.5 o/u 19.5 Wichita seems to have caught a spark with their new coach and pulled off a big win against the Mustangs last week. Missouri also pulled off a big win last week against Chicago at home. 7.5 seems like a lot of points so I will give the B-52's the points, but I think the game stays under.
Harrisburg +10.5 @ Syracuse -10.5 o/u 18.5 10.5 seems like a lot of points, but this is a MPS game and the Heat are terrible. The Heat lose #6 of 20, and Syracuse covers 10.5 doing it. This game goes over 18.5.
Las Vegas -3.5 @ Sacramento +3.5 o/u 11.5 Sacamento have not won a game, and they will not win this game. Vegas finds a way to score more than 3.5, especially against a week team like the Surge. I would take the overs, I don't think that the Surge can hold back the offensive weapons that the Legends have,
Tulsa -0.5 @ Oxford City F.C. +0.5 o/u 14.5 Oxford City is having a better year than I thought this season, and with the addition of Farias, should be able to out score a team like the Revolution. Oxford wins this game, and I think they hit the overs.
Tulsa +5.5 @ Dallas -5.5 o/u 13.5 Dallas gets back Nestor Hernandez and hosts a team who will be playing their second game in a row. I think that Dallas covers 5.5 in a complete blow out of the Revolution at home. I also think that this game goes over 13.5
Detroit +2.5 @ Chicago -2.5 o/u 12.5 If their is one team that has almost always found a way to give the Mustangs trouble, it is the Waza Flo. Detroit is catching their stride both offensively and defensively and should put on a good show in Chicago. The Mustangs just lost two games in a row and will be looking to right the ship at home. I would give Detroit the points in this one, but I think they will cover the overs.
Oxford City F.C +1.5 @ Hidalgo -1.5 o/u 13.5 This will be the second game for both teams, and I think this prediction is right on. If I had to guess I think that Oxford will come within 1.5 points, but I have a feeling this game is a low scoring affair, so I would think that it stays under.
Seattle +3.5 @ Ontario -3.5 o/u 12.5 Ontario is hot off of a win at home and is sitting in the second place spot in the Pacific. Seattle will just be coming off of a loss in San Diego and will be fatigued from travel. The Fury's offense seems to be taking shape in these past few games, and I think that they will both cover 3.5 and score enough points to hit the overs.
Saltillo +7.5 @ Monterrey -7.5 o/u 15.5 Monterrey has done a good job of piling on points at home, and against a Saltillo team that has already played a game, they should have no trouble pulling away from Rancho Seco and both covering 7.5 and hitting the overs.
Monday, December 8, 2014
THE INDOOR OUTHOUSE POWER INDEX
In the INDOOR OUTHOUSE POWER INDEX I will, first of all, put the top ten teams in my STABLE. Then I will put the rest of THE HERD out to pasture (in no particular order). Finally, I will drop THE DEUCE, the two teams in the MASL that are stinking up THE OUTHOUSE.
STABLE
1. Missouri Comets The Comets, by far, seem like the best team in the MASL. They play smartly as a team, they are fast, and they have great individual talent. They have played tough games and won them all. They are the defending champs and it shows in their play.
2. Milwaukee Wave The MKE Wave have played some tough opponents and played them well. They played well in their loss to the Comets and their loss to Chicago, their 5th straight road game, highlighted their ability to stick to a solid game plan, keep their heads, and play their way back into a game.
3. Baltimore Blast The Blast haven't played a winning team yet this season, but I have respect for that franchise, and I know enough to put them in my stable. They play MKE Wave next week, their first true test of the season.
4. Monterrey Flash The Flash are 8-0, but six of those wins are against the 3 bottom divisional opponents, who have a combined record of 4-13. The Flash have amazing speed and individual skill, they will most likely win the Southern Division, and maybe go undefeated through the regular season, but they will need to go though Las Vegas, Missouri, and Dallas if they want to make that happen.
5. Chicago Mustangs I debated whether or not to put the Sockers in the 5th spot, or the Mustangs, and I decided on Chicago. I put the Mustangs here because they are the defending PASL champs, and they have had a very difficult schedule this year in probably the toughest division. Their last two games were particularly bad, exposing some of their weaknesses that before stayed hidden. Chicago has some excellent individual talent, and some players with amazing speed, an aspect that makes them difficult for opposing teams to handle. On the other hand, they struggled against teams who can dominate possession, were easily forced into mistakes under pressure, and are rarely able to pass the ball in the opponents quarter of the field, instead deferring to individual challenges and breakaway opportunities.
6. San Diego Sockers The Sockers have great individual talent, and they so far have played like it. Watching the Sockers in action shows that they have a ton of potential, but are far from playing at the caliber necessary to compete with the best teams in the league. Their last game against Turlock really left me baffled as to what was going on down on the field. The passes, communication, and play making just wasn't there as a collective, and it seemed like the slightest bit of adversity and misfortune during the course of a game brings the dog out in my boys. San Diego has one more home game to tune up their act before going on the road after Christmas for a difficult 2 game road trip.
7. Dallas Sidekicks The Sidekicks have come a long way since the beginning of the season, and the addition of Nestor Hernandez will be a big boost to the Dallas line-up. Once again the Sidekicks have the disadvantage of playing a weaker strength of schedule, but when they make it to the playoffs they will not be a team to sleep on. The main core of this team has been together long enough, and the veteran leadership on the team is such that given adversity, this team can keep their heads and make the necessary plays to persevere in the end.
8. Rochester Lancers The Lancers are off to a pretty good start at 3-1, but will have to play some really good soccer if they are going to stay above .500, especially with games against Syracuse, Baltimore, MKE, and Chicago coming up.
9. Ontario Fury When they are at full strength they play really well, and they played well against most of their opponents this year. The Fury are playing a 4 game stretch of games that could put them well into the 2nd place spot in the Western Division and secure them a spot in the Playoffs.
10. Detroit Waza Flo Detroit has really struggled at times this season, either getting blown out completely, or just being unable to get anything going on the field, but then they come out of nowhere and look like the Waza Flo of old and seeming virtually unstoppable as a unit. I know not to put them out of my stable because Detroit will fight to the end, and most likely fight their way into the win column. All the Waza have to do is make it into the postseason, and their chances of winning the Ron Newman Cup are a good as anybody.
THE HERD
Syracuse Silver Knights
Wichita B-52's
St. Louis Ambush
Tulsa Revolution
Oxford City F.C.
Hidalgo La Fiera
Saltillo Rancho Seco
Brownsville Barracudas
Seattle Impact
Turlock Express
Las Vegas Legends
THE DEUCE
The Harrisburg Heat and The Sacramento Surge Both teams are 0-5. Pee Yew! Light a match and open a window, unless you are in Harrisburg where it is too cold to open a window, in that case light another friggen match. Of the two team, I think that Sacramento has the best chance of picking up a win in their 2 games against Seattle than Harrisburg does against St Louis.
STABLE
1. Missouri Comets The Comets, by far, seem like the best team in the MASL. They play smartly as a team, they are fast, and they have great individual talent. They have played tough games and won them all. They are the defending champs and it shows in their play.
2. Milwaukee Wave The MKE Wave have played some tough opponents and played them well. They played well in their loss to the Comets and their loss to Chicago, their 5th straight road game, highlighted their ability to stick to a solid game plan, keep their heads, and play their way back into a game.
3. Baltimore Blast The Blast haven't played a winning team yet this season, but I have respect for that franchise, and I know enough to put them in my stable. They play MKE Wave next week, their first true test of the season.
4. Monterrey Flash The Flash are 8-0, but six of those wins are against the 3 bottom divisional opponents, who have a combined record of 4-13. The Flash have amazing speed and individual skill, they will most likely win the Southern Division, and maybe go undefeated through the regular season, but they will need to go though Las Vegas, Missouri, and Dallas if they want to make that happen.
5. Chicago Mustangs I debated whether or not to put the Sockers in the 5th spot, or the Mustangs, and I decided on Chicago. I put the Mustangs here because they are the defending PASL champs, and they have had a very difficult schedule this year in probably the toughest division. Their last two games were particularly bad, exposing some of their weaknesses that before stayed hidden. Chicago has some excellent individual talent, and some players with amazing speed, an aspect that makes them difficult for opposing teams to handle. On the other hand, they struggled against teams who can dominate possession, were easily forced into mistakes under pressure, and are rarely able to pass the ball in the opponents quarter of the field, instead deferring to individual challenges and breakaway opportunities.
6. San Diego Sockers The Sockers have great individual talent, and they so far have played like it. Watching the Sockers in action shows that they have a ton of potential, but are far from playing at the caliber necessary to compete with the best teams in the league. Their last game against Turlock really left me baffled as to what was going on down on the field. The passes, communication, and play making just wasn't there as a collective, and it seemed like the slightest bit of adversity and misfortune during the course of a game brings the dog out in my boys. San Diego has one more home game to tune up their act before going on the road after Christmas for a difficult 2 game road trip.
7. Dallas Sidekicks The Sidekicks have come a long way since the beginning of the season, and the addition of Nestor Hernandez will be a big boost to the Dallas line-up. Once again the Sidekicks have the disadvantage of playing a weaker strength of schedule, but when they make it to the playoffs they will not be a team to sleep on. The main core of this team has been together long enough, and the veteran leadership on the team is such that given adversity, this team can keep their heads and make the necessary plays to persevere in the end.
8. Rochester Lancers The Lancers are off to a pretty good start at 3-1, but will have to play some really good soccer if they are going to stay above .500, especially with games against Syracuse, Baltimore, MKE, and Chicago coming up.
9. Ontario Fury When they are at full strength they play really well, and they played well against most of their opponents this year. The Fury are playing a 4 game stretch of games that could put them well into the 2nd place spot in the Western Division and secure them a spot in the Playoffs.
10. Detroit Waza Flo Detroit has really struggled at times this season, either getting blown out completely, or just being unable to get anything going on the field, but then they come out of nowhere and look like the Waza Flo of old and seeming virtually unstoppable as a unit. I know not to put them out of my stable because Detroit will fight to the end, and most likely fight their way into the win column. All the Waza have to do is make it into the postseason, and their chances of winning the Ron Newman Cup are a good as anybody.
THE HERD
Syracuse Silver Knights
Wichita B-52's
St. Louis Ambush
Tulsa Revolution
Oxford City F.C.
Hidalgo La Fiera
Saltillo Rancho Seco
Brownsville Barracudas
Seattle Impact
Turlock Express
Las Vegas Legends
THE DEUCE
The Harrisburg Heat and The Sacramento Surge Both teams are 0-5. Pee Yew! Light a match and open a window, unless you are in Harrisburg where it is too cold to open a window, in that case light another friggen match. Of the two team, I think that Sacramento has the best chance of picking up a win in their 2 games against Seattle than Harrisburg does against St Louis.
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Lavishly's Lines MASL Week #7
St. Louis Ambush @ Milwaukee Wave A nice brand new black field, their first home game of the season, a team they have beaten twice before, 8-4 both time actually. That black field is a trip, maybe they can turn out the lights, crank up the black lights, put the Wizard of Oz on the screens, and pipe in Dark Side of the Moon. I would by a ticket, drink a bottle of Robitussin, and peep that show any night. I guess since both times they played before it was 8 to 4 I will assume that I should base my lines off of that score. Milwaukee -4 o/u 12
Brownsville Barracudas @ Oxford City F.C. Oxford and Brownsville got something going between them, they are pretty evenly matched and had a close game in their last meet up. F.C. is at home so I will give them the advantage. Oxford City -1.5 o/u 11
Sacramento Surge @ Seattle Impact If I am watching this game, it is only because I threw my remote down the hall, I tore up the paper with all of my picks on it, and the Chargers are lookin like Chumps at the Q. The Patriots are favored by 4, and it is hard not the think that New England will pull off the win. I don't see Brady and the Hoodie loosing 2 in a row this late in the season. A win for the Chargers would be absolutely massive, and even better for the Chargers' playoff hopes. I would like to see a little more from Matthews in this game, but Gates and Oliver have been nice to watch. SD is finishing out the season with a really hard schedule, but all the better to go into the post season on a hot streak and playing at out best. Oh yeah the soccer game. Seattle -6.5 o/u 17
Hidalgo La Fiera @ Dallas Sidekicks The news out of Hidalgo is less than comforting, no coach, players bailing, ugly situation that is. I guess Dallas fans will be treated to a beat down at the AEC tomorrow night. So Sidekick fans sit back, eat a slice of pizza, I hear from reliable sources that it is good, or maybe try the BBQ, that sounds delicious. Dallas -5.5 o/u 14
Turlock Express @ San Diego Sockers The Express have put on some good showing in the past at the VVCC. They have some good talent and have been improving all season, but fell to the Impact in their last outing. I expect this game to be tight in the first half, but then get away from the Express in the second. But what the hell do I know, I am wrong all of the time, that is why for this game I got in contact with a real bookie working the streets of San Diego. My brother in law told me about him. He used him back when he got involved in high stakes beer pong, around the time Brittany Spears had a shaved head and made people feel sorry for her. His name is Sleazy El, and all I had to do is find him and give him an offering of a six pack of Bartles and James wine coolers, and a bucket of fried chicken. Dark meat.
So I ventured down to the spot where Sleazy El is know to hang out, the Chuck E. Cheese on Sports Arena Blvd. He is know to hang out there and set odds on the Skee Ball when he is not at the Old Town Train Station gambling on train arrivals with the bums. When I found him he was in a heated discussion with some kids about being over the line on Skee Ball, but when he saw the fried chicken and the Fuzzy Navels he pushed the kids away, shoved the rest of his tokens and tickets in his pockets and instructed me to follow him. "The fried chicken and cheap alcohol got your foot in the door man, but I require more" he said. "What else do you want?" I asked. "Double double animal style, not lettuce." he stated. "What about the fried chicken?" I said. "That is for my pet cat man, Mr. Fluffy Booty has one hell of an appetite man."
As we sat outside the In and Out watching the traffic turn off of Rosecrans and speed off down Sports Arena, Sleazy El finished up his burger and washed it down with a wine cooler. Then he pulled a notebook from his back pocket and started to thumb through the pages. "I got the lines on Lingerie Football League, whale watching tours, bum fights, traffic lights, CIF football, what do you need?" "MASL" I said, "Turlock at San Diego" "Ahh yes, Turlock. Figgen Queeks Tovar, that dude can play man. I will give the line, but the over/under will cost extra." "That's BS Sleazy El!" I hollered, "What do you want?" "Give me a ride to Imperial Beach, there is a high steaks one armed chicken fight, Baja Rules, wanna go?" So I thanked Sleazy El for the line, walked to the train station, and caught the Surfliner back to C-Bad to go skinny dipping in my brother in laws hot tub, without him knowing. Your Welcome Billy. San Diego -2.5
So I ventured down to the spot where Sleazy El is know to hang out, the Chuck E. Cheese on Sports Arena Blvd. He is know to hang out there and set odds on the Skee Ball when he is not at the Old Town Train Station gambling on train arrivals with the bums. When I found him he was in a heated discussion with some kids about being over the line on Skee Ball, but when he saw the fried chicken and the Fuzzy Navels he pushed the kids away, shoved the rest of his tokens and tickets in his pockets and instructed me to follow him. "The fried chicken and cheap alcohol got your foot in the door man, but I require more" he said. "What else do you want?" I asked. "Double double animal style, not lettuce." he stated. "What about the fried chicken?" I said. "That is for my pet cat man, Mr. Fluffy Booty has one hell of an appetite man."
As we sat outside the In and Out watching the traffic turn off of Rosecrans and speed off down Sports Arena, Sleazy El finished up his burger and washed it down with a wine cooler. Then he pulled a notebook from his back pocket and started to thumb through the pages. "I got the lines on Lingerie Football League, whale watching tours, bum fights, traffic lights, CIF football, what do you need?" "MASL" I said, "Turlock at San Diego" "Ahh yes, Turlock. Figgen Queeks Tovar, that dude can play man. I will give the line, but the over/under will cost extra." "That's BS Sleazy El!" I hollered, "What do you want?" "Give me a ride to Imperial Beach, there is a high steaks one armed chicken fight, Baja Rules, wanna go?" So I thanked Sleazy El for the line, walked to the train station, and caught the Surfliner back to C-Bad to go skinny dipping in my brother in laws hot tub, without him knowing. Your Welcome Billy. San Diego -2.5
Brownsville Barracudas @ Oxford City F.C. Oxford and Brownsville got something going between them, they are pretty evenly matched and had a close game in their last meet up. F.C. is at home so I will give them the advantage. Oxford City -1.5 o/u 11
Syracuse Silver Knights @ Detroit Waza Flo I get the feeling that on the road Detroit Waza and Melvindale Arena Detroit Waza are two different animals. Syracuse has some talent on their side, but have only found the win column once this season. Detroit's season has been a series of ups and downs so far. This should be a fun game to watch with some physical play and some verbal exchanges. Both teams have some strong personalities that should provide some good entertainment and some get the sparks a flyin. Syracuse -1.5 o/u 14.5
Rochester Lancers @ Harrisburg Heat The Heat lose game # 5 of 20. Rochester - 3.5 o/u 16
Missouri Comets @ Tulsa Revolution Missouri is riding high on the horse after dealing a terrible blow to the Mustangs at home. Tulsa should be a cake walk for the Comets, who are undefeated on the season. Missouri -8 o/u 16
Chicago Mustangs @ Wichita B-52's Chicago is devastated after being abashed on the road by the Comets. Wichita has a new coach and seems to have some momentum after winning against the Revolution. I don't have a clue where to set this line, so I am going to the dice. I say 1 die for the spread. 5. And 3 for the over/under. 6, 4, 3. There you have it folks, the dice have spoken. The line is in. Chicago -5 o/u 13
Turlock Express @ Ontario Fury This will be a tough one for Turlock. Ontario is riding a 2 game winning streak, they are playing at home, and are battling with the Express for second place in the Pacific Division. Tiguinho has come alive on offense, Piffer has found his groove on defense, and Sesay seems to be improving play with every game. Tovar is still the Boss Hog on the Express. He is the Ronnie Lott on defense, the Adam Oates on offense, and the Miguel Herrera on the bench. Robledo can find the back of the net on offense, while Gutierrez can dish out the assists from the midfield. Turlock plays them close. Ontario -2 o/u 18
Sacramento Surge @ Seattle Impact If I am watching this game, it is only because I threw my remote down the hall, I tore up the paper with all of my picks on it, and the Chargers are lookin like Chumps at the Q. The Patriots are favored by 4, and it is hard not the think that New England will pull off the win. I don't see Brady and the Hoodie loosing 2 in a row this late in the season. A win for the Chargers would be absolutely massive, and even better for the Chargers' playoff hopes. I would like to see a little more from Matthews in this game, but Gates and Oliver have been nice to watch. SD is finishing out the season with a really hard schedule, but all the better to go into the post season on a hot streak and playing at out best. Oh yeah the soccer game. Seattle -6.5 o/u 17
Friday, December 5, 2014
Lavishly's Lines MASL Week #7
Chicago Mustangs @ Missouri Comets The Mustangs, hot of a big win at home against the Milwaukee Wave, go into Missouri to take on the 5-0 Comets. This is a rematch for these two teams, who just happen to both be defending champs from last season. Last time they played it took a full half for the Mustangs to get into the game, but buy that time it was too late, and the Comets won the game with points to spare. This game will be different. Both teams have played at least 4 games, and both teams have played games inside their division, the Central division, which looks like the toughest division in all of the MASL. I can't wait to watch this game, which will showcase two of the best teams in the MASL battling it out in front of one of the best crowds in the league. This will be close, but I got to give the home team the point advantage, especially given that the Comets have a large group of loyal fans that fill their Arena. Missouri -1 o/u 15
Monterrey Flash @ Saltillo Rancho Seco Monterrey is too damn good to not put this game away. Saltillo is still looking for their first win of the season, but at home against the Flash is not where they will find it. Monterrey -5.5 o/u 17
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