The Entrants
Headed into the final regular season race of the year, the Analysts opt to hold onto their horse senses. For the 2015-16 Seeders’ Cup, the entrants are:
Slate of Games
The slate of games for the Seeders’ Cup II includes only two head-to-head match-ups (again, the first tiebreaker) in Leg 3. In the early afternoon contest, Little Tuna and Wise Orangutan once again clash in the Seeders Cup. In the late afternoon contest, The Strategist sends her filly (or is it folly?) to challenge Kal Krome.
For the most part, the Analysts’ Home Teams are fighting their own demons to gain entry into the post season. Analysts have 8 games to select from each week except Leg 3 (6 games).
Home teams owned by an Analyst are in bold. The team at the left is the visiting team; the team at the right is the host (playing at home). Featured games may now be subject to broadcast flexing, but the Thursday night and Saturday game will be played in Leg 2. Otherwise, the Analysts have until Saturdays to pick their seed favorites.
Several games un-sponsored steeds in playoff contention. Seeder points can be earned by picking the outsiders correctly. The Cardinals and Bengals currently lead their divisions, while the Steelers, Vikings, and Bills are in the playoff hunt.
Picks and Points
Remember: Every Analyst has a bias for his or her Home Team and may not pick the sponsored team to lose. Analysts do not have to pick his or her Home Team to win, but the second tiebreaker remains the number of correct Home Team selections. See the Seeders Cups rules for more.
The point value of a winning trifecta depends on the playoff clinching scenarios for each week. Look for the potential Seeder Points available in the game options each week. In Leg 1, the potential seeder points are:
Panthers (3) | Broncos (1, 2) | Patriots (1, 2)
Email three picks to The Bookie before each leg (week) of the Race. The first picks are due on Saturday, December 12.
Resources
Check the current playoff standing of Home Teams.
Check the current playoff scenarios of Home Teams.
Check the ELO predictive model win strength of Home Teams.
Note on Strategy
The most points available in the Seeders’ Cup depends on who is in contention for seeding in the playoffs. The Panthers have already clinched their division, so nobody can earn playoff or division seeder points with the Panthers.
The Cardinals and the Bengals are also contending for bye week and home field advantages. If they clinch seeds off-list, then those points are not available.
Do not wait to the final week to make the big play in the Seeders’ Cup. Start strong, finish strong!
