NLL Insider Picks: Week 12

March 14th, 2008 by Terry Foy

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to All-Star Weekend in the NLL, when there are still five games to pick (Jenner’s taking the East by four, by the way).

The standings stayed pretty stagnant this week — the leaders, Ward and Kojima, picked up a game, and there’s a four-way tie for fourth. Chavez is still waiting for the magic to come.

This week’s sked:
Friday
NY @ TOR (-2.5)
CHI @ MIN (-5.5)
SJ @ PHI (-1.5)
COL (-1.5) @ CAL
Saturday
ROC (-4.5) @ EDM

	Tutka 31-20 (2-1)	Chavez 27-24 (2-1)	Ward 35-16 (3-0)	Fixler 31-20 (1-2)	Hall 31-20 (2-1)	Jenner 31-20 (2-1)	Kojima 34-17 (3-0)
NY @ TOR
CHI @ MIN
SJ @ PHI
COL @ CAL
ROC @ EDM

New York @ Toronto

“Last year, the Titans punished the Rock for underestimating them, but they no longer have the luxury of flying under the radar. Regardless, I think the Titans O and T guys are too quick for the Rock D.”—LAUREN WARD

“This is a huge game for both teams. Both are inconsistent enough to be a deadly opponent. I’m gonna go out on a limb — NY by a deuce.”—TED JENNER

Chicago @ Minnesota

“The Swarm have been swarmed by the injury bug, but Chicago’s so bad, I think Minnesota could put 10 runners on the bench and still win.”—BOB CHAVEZ

“Hoping Patterson plays well and Minny doesn’t get caught taking Chicago lightly.”—STEVE KOJIMA

San Jose @ Philadelphia

“Another great match-up. SJ is deadly on the road and Philly equally as strong at home. Lets call it a draw! Just kidding — Philly in OT. Nucci with 10 points.”—JENS

“This is the big mid-season test for San Jose. The Wings have more than a few things going for them though, including home fans, a week off and a couple of roster additions that should help.”—CHRIS HALL

Colorado @ Calgary

“The Mammoth are going to get their offensive act together eventually, so why not this weekend versus their biggest rivals?”—WARD

“The return of Captain Kelusky has rejuvenated the Roughnecks. The Mammoth’s Achilles heal (their offense) seems to have been discovered by everyone and Brown is still out.”—HALL

Rochester @ Edmonton

“It’ll be closer than people think, but Rochester’s in a must-win situation for the rest of the season and if the Knighthawks are not going to make the playoffs, it won’t be because of a loss to the Rush.”—BC

“John Grant, 13 points, maybe more. That’s all I’m gonna say.”—PAULIE TUTKA

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