Week 6

Monday @ 7pm - Extreme Pool Competitors [#6 - 2-3] vs Magic Pool [#3 - 3-2]
EPC are coming off a massive win over X8B and will face the same calibre of a team this week in MP. While EPC seem to be losing players, they're just now starting to win. Players like Chris, Timm & even Jack himself have been able to pick up wins for EPC when needed and will need the same type of performance against a team that beat X8B a few weeks back. MP are coming off a shocking loss to TC this past week and while its their second loss in as many weeks, MP should be able to bounce back with all the talent they have. Chris has been playing well as of late and with Trey, Croz & Jordy being their usual tough opponents, MP shouldn't have much trouble with this match.

Prediction - 5-2 MP

Monday @ 8pm - Pool Fiction [#7 - 2-3] vs Freedom [#8 - 2-2]
PFN are coming off a big loss to MIB that didn't seem that close at all, while Freedom were able to win a close one over LPL thanks to Ash pulling through and winning 3 games. On paper, PFN should win with ease, but paper is so yesterday. PFN are led by players such as Miz, Brent & Cam, and will need all 3 to be at their best for this match. Brent has been on fire in cam comps as of late, Cam I havn't seen forever and Miz has started his MLP campaign off on the right foot. Freedom I imagine will be led by Petey & Ash, then players like Dwayne, Hope & Eba will need to step up to provide support if they look to win 5 games. Eba was able to defeat Ant last week which says enough, Hope has started off both MLP & IPA undefeated and Dwayne was near the top of the MVP chase in the Emerald Division for UIC. Petey has proven himself as a captain when he can behave, giving an advantage to Freedom off the start, but that can be taken away quite quickly if Sean is able to bring players who want to mimic the performance of Ash last week. Both sides have players capable of winning 2-3 games against the others if they're on their game, but it all comes down to whoever has the best streaking 5 players at the table, which both captains will be itching for as neither side would receive Christmas cards from the other..

Prediction - 5-4 Freedom [Stole it from Trey!]

Tuesday @ 7pm - Money in the Bank [#4 - 3-2] vs Break n Run [#1 - 5-0]
After a big 5-2 win over PFN, Pommy & company will need to bring the same kind of heat to cool off BnR. Was my call out an alarm to some of the players for MIB? Must've, it seems Pommy has his players clicking [as evident by Matt's 2nd tournament victory in as many weeks] and will not only need his machine oiled up, but his talent to be there. Whats there to say about Break n Run? The loss of another member is pretty unnoticeable with all the talent BnR still have. You've got the core of PL, one of the best from 8br, a few of the old CKP guys and Palpy, cant complain with that mix can you? Dina will need her top 5 at the table otherwise MIB could roll right past.

Prediction - 5-4 BnR

Tuesday @ 8pm - Latino Pool Legends [#2 - 4-1] vs True Champs [#10 - 1-4]
After a shocking loss to Freedom this past week, Ant & company play a league you could very well call Freedom JR. TC have been led by Mario & Mike for quite some time, have had their ups & downs for a while, but are finally in what seems to be a long "up" as they have found a new core and even a mini superstar Ash in safdarbandali. While he may not be as loud or well known as Ash, that's why he's a mini! Safdar was able to go 3-0 vs a strong MP side. LPL on paper should have no problem winning this 5-0, but with recent struggles and L's amongst interleagues around, there is a chance jaws drop late Tuesday night..

Prediction - 5-3 LPL

Thursday @ 7pm - Simply Pool Souls [#9 - 1-4] vs Xtreme 8 Ball [#5 - 2-3]
Coming off a big loss at the hands of BnR, Heathers life doesn't get any easier [no, not a stab at you Jason!]. SPS not only have to play X8B, but do it away from home, giving up chances at finding match-ups to try and push this to a game 6-7, but SPS will need their players to step up and get ready to face the daunting task of playing any one of X8B's superstars, or Ben. X8B finish the first half of the season a game under .500, but have the current bottom 3 still to play along with an up & down LPL side. Ben wont have to scramble for the hard to get Adam & company, but should still show with a solid 5 if he wants to come out with a 5-1/5-2 win.

Prediction - 5-1 X8B

Holding a first round bye / Holding a play-off spot / Chasing a play-off spot