season 13 Playoffs Day 2 – The Play Ins
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Master League Doubles – 6:45PM and 7:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#2 Elite vs #7 Dodgers or #7 Pirates
The Dodgers and Pirates face off against each other in a Bo1 at 6:45 on twitch.tv/mlesportsgg to see who will face the Elite. This is the only Bo1 we have this season and it should be a thriller of a game!
The Dodgers have swung their way to their first playoff appearance. The Dodgers are 26-24 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a -9 goal differential. The Dodgers are appearing in their first ever Master League playoff game and are looking to not only beat the Pirates but also to give the Elite a run for their money!
The Pirates have plundered their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Pirates are 26-24 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a -9 goal differential. The Pirates have a 1-3 game record and a 0-1 series record in the playoffs. They are looking to win the Bo1 and win their first ever Master League playoff series.
These two teams appear to be evenly matched but I believe the Dodgers have the slight edge here. The Dodgers have a 9-11 record against teams with a winning record, while the Pirates have a 7-13 record against teams with a winning record.
Best of 1 Prediction: Dodgers
The Elite have ruled their way to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Elite have made it to the Master League postseason every season. They are 31-19 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +6 goal differential. The Pirates have a 6-7 game record and a 1-2 series record in the playoffs. The Elite are looking to win and make it all the way this season.
The Bo1 winner should have some momentum coming into the game. Some may say that it doesn’t really mean a lot but coming into a game after a win can give you the confidence to take on a stronger opponent. Will the Bo1 winner come in hot and take home the win? Or will the Elite continue to rise to the occasion?
Series prediction: Dodgers 3-2
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Master League Doubles – 8:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#2 Lightning vs #7 Hawks
The Lightning have shocked their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Lightning are 31-19 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +46 goal differential. The Lightning have a 8-6 game record and a 2-1 series record in the playoffs. They have had 1 Conference Championship appearance in Season 12 and are looking to go further this season.
The Hawks have clawed their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Hawks are 26-24 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a -33 goal differential. The Hawks have a 0-3 game record and a 0-1 series record in the playoffs. The Hawks are looking not only for their first playoff game win but also their first series win as well.
This is one of the most lopsided matchups I have seen so far. The Lightning come in as heavy favorites. They have 5 more game wins, 2 more series wins, and 79 more in goal differential than the Hawks. But this is Rocket League and you never discount an underdog. This will probably be my wildest prediction yet but I’m going with the Hawks.
Series prediction: Hawks 3-2
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Champion League Doubles – 9:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#4 Sharks vs #5 Outlaws
The Sharks have chomped their way to their 5th playoff appearance. The Sharks are 28-22 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +3 goal differential. The Sharks have a 8-15 game record and a 1-4 series record in the playoffs. They have had 1 Conference Championship appearance.
The Outlaws have dueled their way to their 4th playoff appearance. The Outlaws are 27-23 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a -15 goal differential. The Outlaws have a 6-9 game record and a 1-3 series record in the playoffs. They have not appeared in a Conference Championship and are looking to change that this season.
This matchup looks pretty even. The Sharks do have an edge with goal differential. Either of these teams could come away with the win. Will the Sharks bite their way to another win or will the Outlaws run away with this one?
Series prediction: Outlaws 3-2
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Master League Doubles – 10:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#3 Express vs #6 Puffins
The Express have steam rolled their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Express are 29-21 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +35 goal differential. The Express have a 14-4 game record and a 4-0 series record in the playoffs. They won the League Championship last season and are looking to repeat that performance.
The Puffins have pecked their way to their 1st Master League playoff appearance. The Puffins are 28-22 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +9 goal differential. The Puffins are looking to win their first ever playoff series in the Master League this weekend.
This matchup looks pretty even. The Express do have an edge with goal differential. Either of these teams could come away with the win. Will the Express stay undefeated in the playoffs or will the Puffins slide into their first win?
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Champion League Doubles – 6:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#3 Aviators vs #6 Wolves
The Aviators have soared to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Aviators are 31-19 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +5 goal differential. The Aviators have a 20-4 game record and a 5-1 series record in the playoffs. They won the Season 6 Championship.
The Wolves have hunted their way to their 6th playoff appearance. The Wolves are 30-20 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +21 goal differential. The Wolves have a 7-18 game record and a 1-5 series record in the playoffs. They appeared in 1 Conference Championship.
Overall this series looks to be pretty even but the Aviators clearly have performed better in the playoffs. Will the Wolves turn their playoff misfortunes around and take this series win? Or will the Aviators fly to another victory?
Series prediction: Aviators 3-1
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Champion League Doubles – 7:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#3 Bulls vs #6 Flames
This matchup almost mirrors the later Bulls and Flames game below. The AL Bulls ended the season as the 2 seed and are facing off with the 7 seed Flames. Both of these franchises have to be happy that they made it to the playoffs again this season. Will one dominate in both series or will they each take home a win?
The Bulls have trampled their way to their 5th playoff appearance. The Bulls are 30-20 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +4 goal differential. The Bulls have a 20-21 game record and a 3-4 series record in the playoffs. They have had 1 Conference Championship game win and appeared in the Season 7 League Championship.
The Flames have torched their way to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Flames are 27-23 this season with a series record of 5-5. They have a +20 goal differential. The Flames have a 4-7 game record and a 0-2 series record in the playoffs. They are looking to get their first series win in the playoffs.
The Bulls have the better record here but the Flames have a better goal differential. This will be a back and forth matchup. Will the Flames playoff hopes continue or will the Bulls put them out?
Series prediction: Bulls 3-1
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Master League Doubles – 8:00PM EST
Blue Conference
#4 Ducks vs #5 Knights
The Ducks have quacked their way to their 1st Master League playoff appearance. The Ducks are 27-23 this season with a series record of 4-6. They have a +29 goal differential. The Ducks are looking to get their first playoff game win and win their first series.
The Knights have battled their way to their 3rd playoff appearance. They have made it to the Master League playoffs each season. The Knights are 28-22 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +3 goal differential. The Knights have a 6-8 game record and a 1-2 series record in the playoffs. The Knights are looking to make their first Conference Championship appearance this season.
Even though the Ducks are the higher seed, the Knights seem to be the favorite in this matchup. The Knights have 1 more game win and 2 more series wins. The Ducks however have a better goal differential. Will the Ducks continue swimming in the playoffs or will the Knights have Duck for dinner?
Series prediction: Knights 3-1
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Master League Doubles – 9:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#4 Demolition vs #5 Spectre
The Demolition have destroyed their way to their 2nd playoff appearance. The Demolition are 31-19 this season with a series record of 6-4. They have a +43 goal differential. The Demo have a 2-3 game record and a 0-1 series record in the playoffs. The Demo are looking to get their first series win this weekend.
The Spectre have fought their way to their 3rd playoff appearance. The Spectre are 29-21 this season with a series record of 4-6. They have 0 goal differential. The Spectre have a 5-9 game record and a 1-2 series record in the playoffs. They have made 1 Conference Championship appearance and are looking to make it back this season.
The Demolition are coming in as clear favorites here. They have 2 more game wins, 2 more series wins, and have a better goal differential by 43. Will the Demolition blow up the Spectres chances or will the Spectre sneak in for another playoff win?
Series prediction: Demolition 3-1
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Academy League Doubles – 10:00PM EST
Orange Conference
#2 Bulls vs #7 Flames
The Bulls have rampaged into their 3rd appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Bulls are 31-19 this season with a series record of 7-3. They have a +18 goal differential. In the playoffs, the Bulls have a 3-6 game record and a 0-2 series record. The Bulls are looking for their first playoff series win and hoping for a Championship.
The Flames have burned their way to their 6th appearance in the AL Doubles playoffs. The Flames are 27-23 this season with a series record of 6-4. The Flames have a +17 goal differential. The Flames have a 33-26 game record and a 8-4 series record in the playoffs. They have 3 Conference Championship game wins and have won 1 League Championship game.
The Bulls come into the playoffs being slightly better than the Flames. The Bulls are looking for their first playoff win. The Flames come in with a lot of experience in the playoffs. Will the Flames’ experience in the playoffs torch the Bulls? Or will the Bulls run over the Flames for their first series win?
Series prediction: 3-2 Flames
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