NLL Crystal Ball: Week 13

I went 3-3 last week, so I'm at 27-23 on the season. I made a few prognostications last week for which I would like partial credit. First, I was convinced that Philadelphia and Colorado would split the series. I guessed, poorly, that the home teams would win. I could've been 5-1. I was also hesitant about picking the Stealth the way I did, but it worked out, so we'll call that one a wash with the Wings-Mammoth. Second, I wrote this about the Roughnecks-Goondits game: "Two teams that are perfectly matched for extracurricular nonsense, but Calgary has more talent." Ding ding. Ring the bell, the Goondits are back in town. I pity the team who plays them this week ... well any week really.

NLL Crystal Ball: Week 12

I got back to my winning ways last week with a perfect 3-0 week. I'm now 24-20 on the season. If only I could transfer my mojo to the Rock ...
It's been yet another busy week for me, so the not-even-remotely-insightful picks, favourites and magic numbers are after the break.

NLL Crystal Ball: Week 11

Another bad week for me at 2-4 last week. This has me back in .500 territory at 21-20 on the season. It's been another busy week for me at work, so without any further ado, my picks, favourites and magic numbers after the break.

NLL Crystal Ball: Week 10

I went 1-3 last week. My first really bad week of the season, which brings my season record down to 19-16. I'm rushed for time this week, so my picks, favourites, magic numbers and check-in with preseason predictions are after the break (and it will all be brief).

NLL Crystal Ball: Week 9

I went 3-1 last week; I'm up to 18-13 on the season. I'm having unbelievable luck predicting winners of games, but that doesn't mean I know anything about what's happening on the floor. Earlier this week I posted about trying to learn more about what is happening on (and off) the floor, which I followed with my first attempt at colour commentary.  Paul Stewart devoted two separate posts of his mailbag to answering my queries (which is extra awesome because I was only expecting one). First, he explained why no insider is likely to post colour commentary for the benefit of fans. Second, Stewart explained the statistical and strategic differences between basketball fouls and lacrosse penalties. I can't thank him enough for taking the time to explain some of those Xs and Os that have perplexed me. When I have time and space in front (of a keyboard), I'll probably brainstorm five million more questions. He'll soon be sick of me!

After the break, check out my picks, favourites, magic numbers and other thoughts.