Jim is still stuck at .500 while I’m only two games better. We’re both hoping our numbers take off in the upcoming weeks.<\/p>\n
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Dave last week:<\/strong> 11-7-6
\nJim last week:<\/strong> 9-9-6
\nDave’s record-to-date:<\/strong> 27-23-9
\nJim’s record-to-date:<\/strong> 25-25-9<\/p>\nHere are this week’s picks:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Friday, Oct. 28<\/strong><\/p>\nProvidence at Boston College <\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: Other than its Icebreaker game against Denver, this should be BC’s biggest test to date.
\nBC 3, PC 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: Even though the Eagles struggled at Merrimack on Tuesday, home cooking will serve them fine.
\nBC 4, PC 2<\/strong><\/p>\nNew Hampshire at Massachusetts<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: At a neutral site, I might go with the Wildcats but even that would be iffy given their early-season struggles, especially on special teams. UMass has looked like the better team.
\nUMass 4, UNH 3 (OT)<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: This probably seems crazy, but I’ve liked a lot about UMass’ play while UNH has been spectacularly unspectacular thus far. I’m going with the Minutemen.
\nUMass 3, UNH 2<\/strong><\/p>\nConnecticut at Notre Dame<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: The Irish have only a win and a tie in their last four games, but those were against Minnesota-Duluth and Penn State. I’m still a believer.
\nUND 4, UConn 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: I like so much about this UConn team, but really like a ton about Notre Dame, especially in South Bend.
\nUND 4, UConn 2<\/strong><\/p>\nMaine at Colgate<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: That 5-0 loss on Saturday took the bloom off Maine’s rose, but the Black Bears have still played better than a Colgate team fresh off a road sweep at the hands of Merrimack.
\nMaine 4, CU 3<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: I don’t think in late September I would’ve believed I would be picking Maine here, but I love the start the Black Bears have had.
\nMaine 5, CU 3<\/strong><\/p>\nMichigan at Vermont <\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: Another strong weekend from the Catamounts and I’ll start picking them to win contests like this one. But not yet.
\nUM 4, UVM 3<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: Vermont’s performance against Omaha last week impressed me, but I still think Michigan is the better team.
\nUM 3, UVM 2<\/strong><\/p>\nCornell at Merrimack <\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: This was my toughest pick of the week. Cornell might be the stronger team, but how well will it fare coming out of the chute at a tough barn like Merrimacks?
\nMC 3, CU 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: The fact that this is Cornell’s first game is the only reason I would pick against them. But I’m still not totally sold on the Warriors.
\nCU 3, MC 2<\/strong><\/p>\nMassachusetts-Lowell at Omaha<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: The River Hawks have struggled to hold into leads thus far, but I still think they’re one of the nation’s top teams.
\nUML 3, UNO 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: This is another great NCHC test for the River Hawks. And though I love Omaha and Austin Ortega, I think the River Hawks can win on the road.
\nUML 4, UNO 3<\/strong><\/p>\nSaturday, Oct. 29<\/strong><\/p>\nBoston College at Massachusetts <\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: The Eagles aren’t as strong right now as I expect them to be in the spring, but they’re still strong enough for a road win here.
\nBC 4, UMass 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: I don’t think this will be an easy matchup for BC, but think they can win.
\nBC 3, UMass 2<\/strong><\/p>\nMerrimack at New Hampshire<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: Switch this game to North Andover and I’d pick a different result, but I’m going with the Wildcats.
\nUNH 4, MC 3<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: Tough game to pick for me, so I’ll let home ice dictate.
\nUNH 5, MC 4 (OT)<\/strong><\/p>\nMaine at Colgate<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: The Black Bears may not be quite as good as they looked against Quinnipiac two weeks ago, but they’re a lot better than I thought. Sah-weep!<\/em>
\nMaine 3, Colgate 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: Believe it or not, I’m going with the sweep here for the Black Bears.
\nMaine 4, CU 3 (OT)<\/strong><\/p>\nMassachusetts-Lowell at Omaha<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: I kinda said it all above, I’m a believer in Lowell until proven otherwise.
\nUML 3, UNO 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: I know it is crazy to pick a sweep against a good NCHC team, but I like the way Lowell is playing and think they can handle the challenge.
\nUML 5, UNO 3<\/strong><\/p>\nSunday, Oct. 30<\/strong><\/p>\nVermont at Northeastern<\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: This isn’t a pick against Vermont; it’s a pick for the Huskies.
\nNU 3, UVM 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: It seems mean to pick Vermont to get swept after earning respect with three points at Omaha. But I like the way Northeastern is playing.
\nNU 3, UVM 1<\/strong><\/p>\nProvidence at Brown <\/strong>
\nDave’s pick: I’m not sure if I’ve ever once picked Brown in this rivalry game. Homer Hendrickson goes for the Friars again.
\nPC 3, Brown 2<\/strong>
\nJim’s pick: This game is usually played later in the season. Not knowing much about Brown at this point, I’ll go with the Friars
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