NLTP Blue Ridge Preview Week 7

There were only two games last week, and I went a mediocre 1-1 on predictions. I was correct that my team would pull the upset split with BDN, although we almost got the sweep :(. And then Capaliers decided to choke away game two against TESB purely to spite me. This week stays in division, with everybody playing the one team in the division they have not yet faced. BDN vs. Capaliers could go a long way towards deciding the division, while TESB vs. BDD is somewhat of an elimination game.

Maps

Pilot

Both Pilot games in Blue Ridge last week were exciting one cap affairs, as BDN won with 4 seconds left and TESB took the other game in overtime. Hopefully there’ll be more excitement this week.

Smirk

Basically just an upside-down Iron smh. The map where you get to tell your bad players to just sit on a button so they don’t get in the way while still letting them feel useful.

The Capaliers vs. Balladega Nights

Capaliers:

Offense no name/Redbull boogie Defense Gargantua im a goat

Capaliers were riding high last week until they gave up a 3 cap lead in half 2 on Pilot, then proceeded to lose in OT. TESB’s only 2 wins are both against Capaliers, who only have 3 total losses. Wat. The split doesn’t bode well for Capaliers, as they now have to face division leaders BDN who are much better than TESB. This week is their first real test, and it still remains to be seen if they will prove themselves or buckle under the pressure.

BDN:

Offense JBB MEGATRON Defense Salt Factory Clydas

Berlin Ball got called up which means JBB has to start full time, never a good thing to hear for any team. BDN lost on Boombox last week, and then tilted in half two on Pilot, giving up a 5 cap lead before being saved by JBB’s grab and an Indian flaccid with 4 seconds left. If they want to win the division they’ll have to up their game from last week. It may depend on how smart JoeHobo is feeling.

Prediction: Capaliers play better this week after preparing more than they did for TESB. BDN will be sure to make things interesting, but Megatron is too stronk and JBB is able to reign in the rest of the team, leading to a sweep for BDN. BDN Sweep

Block-A-Doodle-Doo vs. The Empire Snipes Back

BDD:

Offense Tim Hortons TheIndian Defense The Tyrant justcatstuff

BDD remains on the upward swing after splitting BDN last week, but they wish it could have been a sweep instead as they were just seconds away from sending game 2 to OT. As it stands, they can only afford one more loss if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive, and they can’t drop any points against weaker teams. If BDD can stay focused for all 4 halves they are a tough team, but they’ve been prone to letdowns thus far.

TESB:

Offense Moonghost demman32/LaReTHebeAr Defense Puggins Doris

Props to TESB for staying tough even without their first choice offenders, as they fought back to earn their first win of the season since week one. Lare stepped up on Pilot last week and will likely need to do the same this week if TESB are to continue their momentum. If this team still has any playoff aspirations they will need to start with a sweep this week.

Prediction: High scoring game on Pilot goes in the favor of BDD, whose defenders prey on a TESB offense which struggled to get much hold last week. BDD carries their momentum into game 2 and earns the sweep to start their win streak. BDD Sweep