Week 1 Predictions

Diamond Division

DC vs EC - Uber and DC are going to have his hands full in week 1 with a tough EC team. EC placed 2nd in the regular season last season and their players knows what it takes to win so they certainly have the upper hand. If Uber can show up with a strong team he stands a chance but EC is just to deep and experienced.
EC over DC 3-2

EPL vs FR - EPL has 3 real strong shooters right now but no depth after that. FR is a team that slipped through the cracks and took the premiership title in Emerald last season but their top 3 players will not even come close to knocking down EPL's top 3. I think FR might take a win or 2 if EPL has some no shows.
EPL over FR 4-1

Match of the Week
LPL vs PP - This has 2 evenly matched teams who will have no problems playing some cam games if need be. Both have solid players who all have interleague expearence so I expect a tough match going down to game 5 and final few balls. I give tino.nica and LPL the advantage being the home team and hitting the match ups the way he wants them. PP loses a heart breaker in week 1.
LPL over PP 3-2

UP vs SS - Not much of a match here. Steven has his hands full against a stacked UP team. Pete and Kets will bring their top team being week 1 and wanting to show their power and their will of a 3 peat. Unlike the New England Pats there will be no choke here and UP rolls.
UP over SS 4-1

Emerald Division

BAB vs BNR - This is a unfair match up for BAB in week 1. BAB are trying to break into the win column early this season and show they can compete but they are playing a team that has played for seasons together. BNR should be able to win with some ease.
BNR over BAB 4-1

BP vs EP - BP looks to rebound from playing a tough Diamond Division last season where EP looks to carry over their success from UIC Swiss. BP has some players who have been around before and know the pressures of playing and winning just 1 game where EP's players hope and poke for a 5rd tourney. BP holds on with the home table advantage.
BP over EP 3-2

Match of the Week
DP vs DS - 2 teams that know each other well and have had some great interleague matches in the past. DP snuck past DS in PRO on the carry format and split last seasons match ups. This will be a match of who shows up to play. DS has some questions on Chuck and what his status is. DP has the home table advantage and sneaks out a tough win.
DP over DS 3-2.

Upset Special
MP vs TC - I'm really not sold on how good MP is. We all know their past and their struggles last season and we know that TC isn't as bad as we think. Despite MP having the home table and naming their matchups TC is showing up with 5 good players and want to show the Emerald Division they are for real. TC pulls the first upset of the season.
TC over MP 3-2

Best of luck to all LG's and Player's in Week 1!