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Kojima made a big move last week with an impressive 6-2 finish; he only missed on his San Jose picks, and he’s right back in the saddle with the Stealth stealing the Titans’ thunder on Eli Manning Appreciation Night in the Garden.

Lauren Ward continues to set the pace at 13-8, and three games separate first and last place. That won’t change much this week as the Insiders unanimously agreed on two games. (Which ones? find out after the jump.)

The lines:
Thursday
SJ (-3.5) @ NY
Saturday
POR @ EDM (-1.5)
MIN (-1.5) @ SJ

And the Insider Picks:

San Jose @ New York

“Yea, San Jose burned me last week, but New York has burned me before, too. I think the Stealth are going to find some goals this week.”
—Steve Kojima

“Thursday games are always a tough one to call as it’s a short week and even shorter since SJ has to fly on the Wednesday. After two tough losses, I think the Stealth will be ready to go for this one. I like the addition of Mundorf to the versatile Titans attack and they are looking better every game, but look for the western boys to have some jump late in the game. Stealth by 3.”
—Ted Jenner

Portland @ Edmonton

“Hard to make a guess here, but the Edmonton defense is struggling and if Portland can get some good numbers from a couple of their big-game guys they should lock this one up.”
—Lauren Ward

“Two teams with a serious sense of urgency. Both will be changing things up a bit in the way they play – Portland looking for a little more flow and less structure to their game and Edmonton adjusting their personnel system. Big question will be who starts in net for both teams. Palidwor will be determined to improve his numbers if he gets the nod. This game has the potential to be a playoff-like struggle.”
—Chris Hall

“The ‘Jax won’t have too many chances at W’s this year, so they’ll have to take full advantage when they play a weak opponent. I see Dawson and Malawsky going for a combined 9 goals and toppling the poor Edmonton squad, despite an impressive 4 goals from AJ Shannon.”
—Kevin Fixler

Minnesota @ San Jose

“I think this game ends up being a real beauty with Minny taking another barn burner on the road. With teams reeling, the Swarm have been building character like no one else. Think they get to Coz early and have SJ’s O diggin’ back all game. Sean Pollock with the game winner.”
—Paul Tutka

“If the Swarm can win in Rochester, they can win anywhere.”
—Bob Chavez

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