I gave up some ground to Jimmy last week. Time to reestablish that four-game lead.
Dave last week: 5-5-0
Jim last week: 7-3-0
Dave’s record-to-date: 25-14-2
Jim’s record-to-date: 23-16-2
Here are this week’s picks:
Friday, Nov. 9
Maine at Massachusetts-Lowell
Dave’s pick: The River Hawks have gotten off to a slow start, but Maine’s has been glacial.
UML 4, Maine 1
Jim’s pick: I am with Dave here. Lowell should sweep this series, but most definitely will win on Friday.
UML 3, Maine 2
Providence at Massachusetts
Dave’s pick: Home ice rules as this time the Minutemen hold the late-game lead.
UMass 3, PC 2
Jim’s pick: I think PC will be pretty hungry after a loss to Vermont. Yes, UMass is coming off a loss, but I worry that home ice won’t play a big role this Friday.
PC 4, UMass 2
Boston University at Merrimack
Dave’s pick: I’ve liked what I’ve been seeing from the Warriors, but not enough to pick them over BU.
BU 4, MC 3
Jim’s pick: I’ve said this in previous year: I’m not picking against Merrimack at home until this team gives me a reason.
MC 3, BU 2
Notre Dame at Boston College
Dave’s pick: I’m all-in on the Eagles.
BC 4, ND 3
Jim’s pick: Me too. Push those chips to the middle.
BC 4, NU 2
Saturday, Nov. 10
Maine at Massachusetts-Lowell
Dave’s pick: With four points on the weekend, the River Hawks begin their turnaround.
UML 4, Maine 2
Jim’s pick: I think a split is possible but being in Lowell, I’ll go with the River Hawks sweep.
UML 5, Maine 2
Vermont at New Hampshire
Dave’s pick: The Wildcats record back-to-back shutouts against neighboring state rivals.
UNH 3, UVM 0
Jim’s pick: Part of me wants to call Vermont, but the way UNH is playing is impossible to pick against.
UNH 3, UVM 1
Alabama-Huntsville at Northeastern
Dave’s pick: The Huskies end their five-game winless streak.
NU 4, UAH 1
Jim’s pick: This one seems like a given, despite NU’s struggles.
NU 5, UAH 2
Connecticut at Merrimack
Dave’s pick: The Warriors rebound from Friday night’s loss to BU.
MC 4, UConn 2
Jim’s pick: Merrimack, home, Atlantic Hockey opponent. C’mon.
MC 5, UConn 1
Sunday, Nov. 11
Boston College at Boston University
Dave’s pick: The Eagles take this latest edition of the mega-rivalry even though they’re on the road.
BC 3, BU 2
Jim’s pick: Even though BU is home, I feel BC is the better team right now.
BC 4, BU 2
Alabama-Huntsville at Northeastern
Dave’s pick: Two wins on the weekend for the Huskies are just what the doctor ordered.
NU 4, UAH 1
Jim’s pick: Agreed. Prescription is already penned.
NU 3, UAH 2
