The first game (and deadline) is Thursday night @ 8:30
Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Who will win (2pts) and in how many games (2pt bonus)?
Actual Result: Lakers 4-1
Predictions:
Carmen: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: Magic 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski: Lakers 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Magic 4-3 (0pts)
Marty: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
McClain: Lakers 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Magic 4-2 (0pts)
Paulie: Magic 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Magic 4-2 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Lakers 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: NONE (-1pt)
Scott: Lakers 4-2 (2pts)
Wild Bill: Magic 4-2 (0pts)
Proposition Bets:
What player will have the most assists during the finals? (3 points)
Actual Player: Kobe Bryant - 37 assists
Predictions:
Carmen: Turkoglu (0pts)
Jeff: Bryant (3pts)
Kubatski: Bryant (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: Turkoglu (0pts)
Marty: Turkoglu (0pts)
McClain: Alston (0pts)
Murray: Turkoglu (0pts)
Paulie: Turkoglu (0pts)
Princess G: Turkoglu (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Bryant (3pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Bryant (3pts)
Wild Bill: Alston (0pts)
What player not named Bryant or Howard will score the most points in the finals? (3 points)
Actual Player: Pau Gasol - 93 points
Predictions:
Carmen: Lewis (0pts)
Jeff: Gasol (3pts)
Kubatski: Gasol (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: Lewis (0pts)
Marty: Gasol (3pts)
McClain: Lewis (0pts)
Murray: Lewis (0pts)
Paulie: Lewis (0pts)
Princess G: Gasol (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Lewis (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Gasol (3pts)
Wild Bill: Lewis (0pts)
Over/Under 0.5 technical fouls will be called on Dwight Howard? (2 points)
Actual Result: Under
Predictions:
Carmen: Over (0pts)
Jeff: Over (0pts)
Kubatski: Under (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Under (2pts)
Marty: Over (0pts)
McClain: Over (0pts)
Murray: Under (2pts)
Paulie: Over (0pts)
Princess G: Over (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Over (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Under (2pts)
Wild Bill: Under (2pts)
Will Dwight Howard or Kobe Bryant attempt more free throws during the finals? (2 points)
Actual Result: Dwight Howard 58-44
Predictions:
Carmen: Howard (2pts)
Jeff: Bryant (0pts)
Kubatski: Howard (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Bryant (0pts)
Marty: Bryant (0pts)
McClain: Bryant (0pts)
Murray: Bryant (0pts)
Paulie: Howard (2pts)
Princess G: Bryant (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Howard (2pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Bryant (0pts)
Wild Bill: Bryant (0pts)
Will Kobe Bryant go for 45 or more points in any game in the finals? (2 points)
Actual Result: No
Predictions:
Carmen: No (2pts)
Jeff: Yes (0pts)
Kubatski: No (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: No (2pts)
Marty: No (2pts)
McClain: No (2pts)
Murray: Yes (0pts)
Paulie: No (2pts)
Princess G: No (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Yes (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Yes (0pts)
Wild Bill: Yes (0pts)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Stanley Cup Finals
I told you there would be a quick turnaround. Game 1 is this Saturday night at 8:00. That's the deadline.
Pick the winner (2pts) and number of games (2pt bonus).
Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Actual Result: Penguins 4-3
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
McClain: NONE (-1pt)
Murray: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: NONE (-1pt)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Proposition Bets:
Who will score the first goal of the finals? (3 points)
Actual Result: Brad Stuart
Predictions:
Carmen: Crosby (0pts)
Jeff: Crosby (0pts)
Kubatski: Cleary (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Holmstrom (0pts)
Marty: Malkin (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Zetterburg (0pts)
Paulie: Malkin (0pts)
Princess G: Crosby (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Malkin (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Malkin (0pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Malkin (0pts)
Who will be points leader for the finals? (3 points)
Actual Result: Evgeni Malkin - 8 points
Predictions:
Carmen: Malkin (3pts)
Jeff: Crosby (0pts)
Kubatski: Zetterburg (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Zetterburg (0pts)
Marty: Crosby (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Cleary (0pts)
Paulie: Crosby (0pts)
Princess G: Malkin (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Malkin (3pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Malkin (3pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Crosby (0pts)
Who will have a higher save percentage, Chris Osgood or Marc-Andre Fleury? (2 points)
Actual Result: Osgood - .930
Predictions:
Carmen: Fleury (0pts)
Jeff: Fleury (0pts)
Kubatski: Osgood (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Osgood (2pts)
Marty: Osgood (2pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Fleury (0pts)
Paulie: Fleury (0pts)
Princess G: Fleury (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Fleury (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Osgood (2pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Fleury (0pts)
What player will spend the most time in the penalty box? (2 points)
Actual Result: Evgeni Malkin - 29 minutes
Predictions:
Carmen: Letang (0pts)
Jeff: Kronwall (0pts)
Kubatski: Letang (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Letang (0pts)
Marty: Homstrom (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Holmstrom (0pts)
Paulie: Letang (0pts)
Princess G: Letang (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Letang (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Holmstrom (0pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Ericsson (0pts)
Over/Under 1.5 octopi will be thrown on the ice by Wings fans in Pittsburgh. (2 points)
Actual Result: ***Thanks to NBC and Versus not showing the octopi at either arena I have no idea how many actually hit the ice. I will not be scoring this prediction.***
Predictions:
Carmen: Over
Jeff: Over
Kubatski: Over
Kubatski Sr: Over
Marty: Under
McClain: NONE
Murray: Over
Paulie: Over
Princess G: Under
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Over
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Over
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Over
Pick the winner (2pts) and number of games (2pt bonus).
Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Actual Result: Penguins 4-3
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
McClain: NONE (-1pt)
Murray: Red Wings 4-3 (0pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Penguins 4-3 (4pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Ryan G: NONE (-1pt)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Proposition Bets:
Who will score the first goal of the finals? (3 points)
Actual Result: Brad Stuart
Predictions:
Carmen: Crosby (0pts)
Jeff: Crosby (0pts)
Kubatski: Cleary (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Holmstrom (0pts)
Marty: Malkin (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Zetterburg (0pts)
Paulie: Malkin (0pts)
Princess G: Crosby (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Malkin (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Malkin (0pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Malkin (0pts)
Who will be points leader for the finals? (3 points)
Actual Result: Evgeni Malkin - 8 points
Predictions:
Carmen: Malkin (3pts)
Jeff: Crosby (0pts)
Kubatski: Zetterburg (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Zetterburg (0pts)
Marty: Crosby (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Cleary (0pts)
Paulie: Crosby (0pts)
Princess G: Malkin (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Malkin (3pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Malkin (3pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Crosby (0pts)
Who will have a higher save percentage, Chris Osgood or Marc-Andre Fleury? (2 points)
Actual Result: Osgood - .930
Predictions:
Carmen: Fleury (0pts)
Jeff: Fleury (0pts)
Kubatski: Osgood (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Osgood (2pts)
Marty: Osgood (2pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Fleury (0pts)
Paulie: Fleury (0pts)
Princess G: Fleury (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Fleury (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Osgood (2pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Fleury (0pts)
What player will spend the most time in the penalty box? (2 points)
Actual Result: Evgeni Malkin - 29 minutes
Predictions:
Carmen: Letang (0pts)
Jeff: Kronwall (0pts)
Kubatski: Letang (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Letang (0pts)
Marty: Homstrom (0pts)
McClain: NONE
Murray: Holmstrom (0pts)
Paulie: Letang (0pts)
Princess G: Letang (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Letang (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Holmstrom (0pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Ericsson (0pts)
Over/Under 1.5 octopi will be thrown on the ice by Wings fans in Pittsburgh. (2 points)
Actual Result: ***Thanks to NBC and Versus not showing the octopi at either arena I have no idea how many actually hit the ice. I will not be scoring this prediction.***
Predictions:
Carmen: Over
Jeff: Over
Kubatski: Over
Kubatski Sr: Over
Marty: Under
McClain: NONE
Murray: Over
Paulie: Over
Princess G: Under
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Over
Ryan G: NONE
Scott: Over
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Over
Monday, May 25, 2009
MLB Weekend Series (May 29-31)
There are a couple good series that start Thursday but this one should do.
Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays
Actual Result:
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Jeff: Blue Jays 2-1 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Blue Jays 2-1 (2pts)
Marty: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
McClain: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Murray: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Paulie: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE (-1pt)
Scott: NONE (-1pt)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Projected Starters:
Friday - Blue Jays 6-3
Saturday - Blue Jays 5-3
Sunday - Red Sox 8-2
Boston Red Sox @ Toronto Blue Jays
Actual Result:
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Jeff: Blue Jays 2-1 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Blue Jays 2-1 (2pts)
Marty: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
McClain: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Murray: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Paulie: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: NONE (-1pt)
Scott: NONE (-1pt)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Projected Starters:
Friday - Blue Jays 6-3
Saturday - Blue Jays 5-3
Sunday - Red Sox 8-2
Sunday, May 17, 2009
NBA Playoffs (Conference Finals)
Starts Tuesday. Get your picks in fast.
Eastern Conference Finals
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (3) Orlando Magic
Actual Result: Magic 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Jeff: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Kubatski: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Marty: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
McClain: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Murray: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Paulie: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Cavaliers 4-3 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Ryan G: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Scott: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Western Conference Finals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (2) Denver Nuggets
Actual Result: Lakers 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: Nuggets 4-2 (0pts)
Kubatski: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Marty: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
McClain: Lakers 4-2 (4pts)
Murray: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Paulie: Lakers 4-2 (4pts)
Princess G: Nuggets 4-3 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Nuggets 4-3 (0pts)
Ryan G: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Scott: Nuggets 4-3 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Eastern Conference Finals
(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (3) Orlando Magic
Actual Result: Magic 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Jeff: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Kubatski: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Marty: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
McClain: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Murray: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Paulie: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Princess G: Cavaliers 4-3 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Ryan G: Cavaliers 4-2 (0pts)
Scott: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Cavaliers 4-1 (0pts)
Western Conference Finals
(1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (2) Denver Nuggets
Actual Result: Lakers 4-2
Predictions:
Carmen: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: Nuggets 4-2 (0pts)
Kubatski: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Marty: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
McClain: Lakers 4-2 (4pts)
Murray: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Paulie: Lakers 4-2 (4pts)
Princess G: Nuggets 4-3 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Nuggets 4-3 (0pts)
Ryan G: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
Scott: Nuggets 4-3 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Lakers 4-3 (2pts)
MLB Weekend Series (May 22-24)
Interleague play is here.
Philladelphia Phillies @ New York Yankees
Actual Result: Phillies 2-1
Predictions:
Carmen: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Jeff: NONE (-1pt)
Kubatski: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Yankees 3-0 (0pts)
McClain: Phillies 2-1 (2pts)
Murray: Phillies 2-1 (2pts)
Paulie: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Phillies 2-1 (2pts)
Friday - Phillies 7-3
Saturday - Yankees 5-4
Sunday - Phillies 4-3 (11)
New York Mets @ Boston Red Sox
Actual Result: Mets 2-1
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Jeff: NONE (-1pt)
Kubatski: Mets 2-1 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Mets 2-1 (2pts)
Marty: Mets 2-1 (2pts)
McClain: Red Sox 3-0 (0pts)
Murray: Red Sox 3-0 (0pts)
Paulie: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Friday - Mets 5-3
Saturday - Mets 3-2
Sunday - Red Sox 12-5
Philladelphia Phillies @ New York Yankees
Actual Result: Phillies 2-1
Predictions:
Carmen: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Jeff: NONE (-1pt)
Kubatski: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Yankees 3-0 (0pts)
McClain: Phillies 2-1 (2pts)
Murray: Phillies 2-1 (2pts)
Paulie: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Yankees 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Phillies 2-1 (2pts)
Friday - Phillies 7-3
Saturday - Yankees 5-4
Sunday - Phillies 4-3 (11)
New York Mets @ Boston Red Sox
Actual Result: Mets 2-1
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Jeff: NONE (-1pt)
Kubatski: Mets 2-1 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Mets 2-1 (2pts)
Marty: Mets 2-1 (2pts)
McClain: Red Sox 3-0 (0pts)
Murray: Red Sox 3-0 (0pts)
Paulie: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Red Sox 2-1 (0pts)
Friday - Mets 5-3
Saturday - Mets 3-2
Sunday - Red Sox 12-5
French Open
Tennis starts the second Grand Slam event on May 25. I wasn't a big fan of the way I scored the Australian Open, but in order to be consistent, I will stick with it.
Here's what I want. Predict who will win both the men's and women's tournaments and who they will beat in the final. Scoring will be as follows.
1pt for each person you predict correctly in the final.
2pts for each person you correctly predict their finish.
4pt bonus for getting both.
These points are cumulative.
Examples:
0pts - Neither of your picks participate in the finals.
1pt - One of your picks participates in the finals but does not finish where you said they would. (Your winner is runner up, or your runner up is the winner.)
2pts - Both of your picks participate in the finals but your winner loses the match.
3 pts - One of your picks participates in the finals and finishes where you said they would.
10 pts - You correctly predict the finals match up and the winner of that match up.
***Scoring adjustment below***
New Tennis scoring system looks like this: 3 points for each person you correctly guess will participate in the finals and a 5 point bonus for correctly predicting the champion.
Sample scores:
11 points - you correctly predict the final match and the winner.
8 points - you correctly predict the winner of the final match but not their opponent.
6 points - you correctly predict the final match but choose the wrong winner.
3 points - you correctly predict one of the two people who particpate in the final but have the wrong champion.
Men's Draw:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/bracket?tournamentId=172&type=1
Actual Result: (2) Federer over (23) Soderling
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Jeff: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Kubatski: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Marty: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
McClain: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Murray: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Paulie: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Princess G: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Ryan G: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Scott: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Women's Draw:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/bracket?year=2009&type=2&tournamentId=172
Actual Result: (7) Kuznetsova over (1) Safina
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Jeff: (2) S. Williams over (3) V. Williams (0pts)
Kubatski: (2) S. Williams over (1) Safina (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: (2) S. Williams over (1) Safina (3pts)
Marty: (1) Safina over (5) Jankovic (3pts)
McClain: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Murray: (1) Safina over (5) Jankovic (3pts)
Paulie: (1) Safina over (4) Dementieva (3pts)
Princess G: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Safina over (7) Kuznetsova (6pts)
Ryan G: (2) S. Williams over (3) V. Williams (0pts)
Scott: (1) Safina over (5) Jankovic (3pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Here's what I want. Predict who will win both the men's and women's tournaments and who they will beat in the final. Scoring will be as follows.
1pt for each person you predict correctly in the final.
2pts for each person you correctly predict their finish.
4pt bonus for getting both.
These points are cumulative.
Examples:
0pts - Neither of your picks participate in the finals.
1pt - One of your picks participates in the finals but does not finish where you said they would. (Your winner is runner up, or your runner up is the winner.)
2pts - Both of your picks participate in the finals but your winner loses the match.
3 pts - One of your picks participates in the finals and finishes where you said they would.
10 pts - You correctly predict the finals match up and the winner of that match up.
***Scoring adjustment below***
New Tennis scoring system looks like this: 3 points for each person you correctly guess will participate in the finals and a 5 point bonus for correctly predicting the champion.
Sample scores:
11 points - you correctly predict the final match and the winner.
8 points - you correctly predict the winner of the final match but not their opponent.
6 points - you correctly predict the final match but choose the wrong winner.
3 points - you correctly predict one of the two people who particpate in the final but have the wrong champion.
Men's Draw:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/bracket?tournamentId=172&type=1
Actual Result: (2) Federer over (23) Soderling
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Jeff: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Kubatski: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Marty: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
McClain: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Murray: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Paulie: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Princess G: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Ryan G: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Scott: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Nadal over (2) Federer (3pts)
Women's Draw:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/bracket?year=2009&type=2&tournamentId=172
Actual Result: (7) Kuznetsova over (1) Safina
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Jeff: (2) S. Williams over (3) V. Williams (0pts)
Kubatski: (2) S. Williams over (1) Safina (3pts)
Kubatski Sr: (2) S. Williams over (1) Safina (3pts)
Marty: (1) Safina over (5) Jankovic (3pts)
McClain: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Murray: (1) Safina over (5) Jankovic (3pts)
Paulie: (1) Safina over (4) Dementieva (3pts)
Princess G: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Safina over (7) Kuznetsova (6pts)
Ryan G: (2) S. Williams over (3) V. Williams (0pts)
Scott: (1) Safina over (5) Jankovic (3pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Safina over (2) S. Williams (3pts)
Indianapolis 500
The Indy 500 is Sunday. It usually starts at 11:00. We will run the predictions the same way we did the Daytona 500. Give me your top three drivers in order. Scoring is as follows.
15 points - 3, exactly right
10 points - 2, exactly right
9 points - 3 finishers, 1 exact
7 points - 2 finishers, 1 exact
6 points - 3 finishers, wrong spots
5 points - 1, exactly right
4 points - 2 finishers, wrong spots
2 points - 1 finisher, wrong spot
Actual Results: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2)Dan Wheldon, (3) Danica Patrick
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Ryan Briscoe, (3) Dario Franchitti (5pts)
Jeff: NONE (-1pt)
Kubatski: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Marco Andretti, (3) Paul Tracy (5pts)
Kubatski Sr: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Dario Franchitti, (3) Scott Dixon (5pts)
Marty: (1) Tony Kanaan, (2) Scott Dixon, (3) Marco Andretti (0pts)
McClain: NONE (-1pt)
Murray: (1) Dario Franchitti, (2) Helio Castroneves, (3) Marco Andretti (2pts)
Paulie: (1) Dario Franchitti, (2) Tony Kanaan, (3) Scott Dixon (0pts)
Princess G: (1) Scott Dixon, (2) Marco Andretti, (3) Helio Castroneves (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Scott Dixon, (2) Ryan Briscoe, (3) Helio Castroneves (2pts)
Ryan G: (1) Ryan Briscoe, (2) Scott Dixon, (3) Helio Castroneves (2pts)
Scott: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Dario Franchitti, (3) Scott Dixon (5pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Ryan Briscoe, (2) Marco Andretti, (3) Graham Rahal (0pts)
15 points - 3, exactly right
10 points - 2, exactly right
9 points - 3 finishers, 1 exact
7 points - 2 finishers, 1 exact
6 points - 3 finishers, wrong spots
5 points - 1, exactly right
4 points - 2 finishers, wrong spots
2 points - 1 finisher, wrong spot
Actual Results: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2)Dan Wheldon, (3) Danica Patrick
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Ryan Briscoe, (3) Dario Franchitti (5pts)
Jeff: NONE (-1pt)
Kubatski: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Marco Andretti, (3) Paul Tracy (5pts)
Kubatski Sr: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Dario Franchitti, (3) Scott Dixon (5pts)
Marty: (1) Tony Kanaan, (2) Scott Dixon, (3) Marco Andretti (0pts)
McClain: NONE (-1pt)
Murray: (1) Dario Franchitti, (2) Helio Castroneves, (3) Marco Andretti (2pts)
Paulie: (1) Dario Franchitti, (2) Tony Kanaan, (3) Scott Dixon (0pts)
Princess G: (1) Scott Dixon, (2) Marco Andretti, (3) Helio Castroneves (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Scott Dixon, (2) Ryan Briscoe, (3) Helio Castroneves (2pts)
Ryan G: (1) Ryan Briscoe, (2) Scott Dixon, (3) Helio Castroneves (2pts)
Scott: (1) Helio Castroneves, (2) Dario Franchitti, (3) Scott Dixon (5pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Ryan Briscoe, (2) Marco Andretti, (3) Graham Rahal (0pts)
Friday, May 15, 2009
NHL Playoffs (Conference Finals)
You know the deal by now. The first game starts Sunday at 3:00.
Eastern Conference Finals
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes
Actual Result: Penguins 4-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Marty: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
McClain: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Paulie: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Princess G: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Ryan G: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Scott: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Western Conference Finals
(2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (4) Chicago Blackhawks
Actual Result:
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
McClain: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Princess G: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Ryan G: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Eastern Conference Finals
(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes
Actual Result: Penguins 4-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Jeff: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Marty: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
McClain: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Paulie: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Princess G: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Ryan G: Penguins 4-3 (2pts)
Scott: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Penguins 4-2 (2pts)
Western Conference Finals
(2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (4) Chicago Blackhawks
Actual Result:
Predictions:
Carmen: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Jeff: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Kubatski: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Marty: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
McClain: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Murray: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Paulie: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Princess G: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Red Wings 4-3 (2pts)
Ryan G: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Scott: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Wade: NONE
Wild Bill: Red Wings 4-2 (2pts)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Preakness Stakes
Scoring will work just like the Derby.
Deadline: 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 16. I will take updates right up to post time.
Actual Results: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Mine That Bird, (3) Musket Man
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Pioneerof the Nile, (2) Rachel Alexandra, (3) Big Drama (2pts)
Jeff: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Papa Clem (5pts)
Kubatski: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Mine That Bird, (3) Pioneerof the Nile (10pts)
Kubatski Sr: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Mine That Bird (7pts)
Marty: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Luv Guv (5pts)
McClain: (1) Pioneerof the Nile, (2) Friesan Fire, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Murray: (1) Papa Clem, (2) Pioneerof the Nile (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Paulie: (1) Pioneerof the Nile, (2) Big Drama, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Princess G: (1) Freisan Fire, (2) Big Drama, (3) Pioneerof the Nile (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Friesan Fire (5pts)
Ryan G: (1) Musket Man, (2) Friesan Fire, (3) Pioneerof the Nile (2pts)
Scott: (1) Papa Clem, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Papa Clem, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Link to post positions:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/triplecrown09/news/story?id=4164976
Deadline: 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 16. I will take updates right up to post time.
Actual Results: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Mine That Bird, (3) Musket Man
Predictions:
Carmen: (1) Pioneerof the Nile, (2) Rachel Alexandra, (3) Big Drama (2pts)
Jeff: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Papa Clem (5pts)
Kubatski: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Mine That Bird, (3) Pioneerof the Nile (10pts)
Kubatski Sr: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Mine That Bird (7pts)
Marty: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Luv Guv (5pts)
McClain: (1) Pioneerof the Nile, (2) Friesan Fire, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Murray: (1) Papa Clem, (2) Pioneerof the Nile (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Paulie: (1) Pioneerof the Nile, (2) Big Drama, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Princess G: (1) Freisan Fire, (2) Big Drama, (3) Pioneerof the Nile (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: (1) Rachel Alexandra, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Friesan Fire (5pts)
Ryan G: (1) Musket Man, (2) Friesan Fire, (3) Pioneerof the Nile (2pts)
Scott: (1) Papa Clem, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: (1) Papa Clem, (2) Pioneerof the Nile, (3) Rachel Alexandra (2pts)
Link to post positions:
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/triplecrown09/news/story?id=4164976
MLB Weedend Series (May 15-17)
I've got two this weekend. Both are between teams that currently 1-2 in their division.
Los Angeles Angels @ Texas Rangers
Actual Results: Rangers 3-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Jeff: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Kubatski Sr: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
McClain: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Murray: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Paulie: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Projected Starters:
Friday - Rangers 10-8
Saturday - Rangers 5-3
Sunday - Rangers 3-0
Milwaukee Brewers @ Saint Louis Cardinals
Actual Result: Brewers 3-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Brewers 2-1 (1pt)
Jeff: Cardinals 3-0 (0pts)
Kubatski: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Brewers 2-1 (1pt)
McClain: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Murray: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Paulie: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Cardinals 3-0 (0pts)
Projected Starters:
Friday - Postponed (Make-up on Monday)
Saturday - Brewers 1-0
Sunday - Brewers 8-2
Monday - Brewers 8-4
Los Angeles Angels @ Texas Rangers
Actual Results: Rangers 3-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Jeff: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Kubatski Sr: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
McClain: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Murray: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Paulie: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Rangers 2-1 (1pt)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Angels 2-1 (0pts)
Projected Starters:
Friday - Rangers 10-8
Saturday - Rangers 5-3
Sunday - Rangers 3-0
Milwaukee Brewers @ Saint Louis Cardinals
Actual Result: Brewers 3-0
Predictions:
Carmen: Brewers 2-1 (1pt)
Jeff: Cardinals 3-0 (0pts)
Kubatski: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski Sr: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Brewers 2-1 (1pt)
McClain: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Murray: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Paulie: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Princess G: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Cardinals 2-1 (0pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: Cardinals 3-0 (0pts)
Projected Starters:
Friday - Postponed (Make-up on Monday)
Saturday - Brewers 1-0
Sunday - Brewers 8-2
Monday - Brewers 8-4
Monday, May 4, 2009
Standings (May 4th)
Here are the standing through May 4th. These include the Draft, the Derby, all baseball to date and the first rounds of both the NHL and NBA playoffs.
Kubatski: 306
Carmen: 294
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: 283
Marty: 277
Murray: 261
Paulie: 260
Kubatski Sr: 255
Ryan G: 244
Scott: 240
Princess G: 232
McClain: 225
Jeff: 207
Wild Bill: 205
Wade: 161
Kubatski: 306
Carmen: 294
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: 283
Marty: 277
Murray: 261
Paulie: 260
Kubatski Sr: 255
Ryan G: 244
Scott: 240
Princess G: 232
McClain: 225
Jeff: 207
Wild Bill: 205
Wade: 161
MLB Weekend Series (May 8-10)
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers
Actual Result: Giants 2-1
Predictions:
Carmen: NONE (-1pt)
Jeff: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
McClain: NONE (-1pt)
Murray: NONE (-1pt)
Paulie: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
Princess G: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: NONE (-1pt)
Friday - Giants 3-1
Saturday - Dodgers 8-0
Sunday - Giants 7-5
Actual Result: Giants 2-1
Predictions:
Carmen: NONE (-1pt)
Jeff: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Kubatski: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
Kubatski Sr: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Marty: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
McClain: NONE (-1pt)
Murray: NONE (-1pt)
Paulie: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
Princess G: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Ronnie “Butters” Rowe: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Ryan G: Dodgers 2-1 (0pts)
Scott: Giants 2-1 (2pts)
Wade: NONE (-1pt)
Wild Bill: NONE (-1pt)
Friday - Giants 3-1
Saturday - Dodgers 8-0
Sunday - Giants 7-5
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