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2017 Round 14 Predictions and Power Rankings

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The following predictions are based on the ELO ranking system. This system was first used in chess to calculate the skill level of players and predict the most likely winner. It’s a good system, but soccer is not chess because soccer can end in a draw. I’m using a modified formula that tries to predict the chance that a team …

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2017 RD 14 Punts and Differentials

Welcome to Round 14 of my Punts and Differentials. This week we have CLB,DCU,HOU,NER,NYCFC.OCSC,RSL, and SEA with a DGW. Keepers Johnson – NYFCF – 5.7 Mil @ 4.9 % Ownership: NYCFC play both DGW games at home VS NER & PHI. I can see 2 CS from the NYCFC squad. Defenders Mensah– CLB – 5.5 Mil @ 1.0 % Ownership: …

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2017 Round 14 Captain Options and Poll

It’s captain poll time for Round 13! Don’t forget, the transfer deadline is, Wednesday the 31st at 7:30pm EST so be sure to get all of your trades in and captain set by then. There are several good captain options for this round, have you decided on yours yet? To help you, check out to top options from the MLSFB and MLSFI …

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Bold Predictions Round 14

Let’s see how last week went. Minnesota and Ramirez did almost exactly as expected and I still think Ramirez could’ve come away with a brace, but let’s not focus on that. Minnesota got a huge win against Orlando at home and if you listened to me and picked up Ramirez you were happy. As for New England, if you listened …

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Week 14 xG Matchup Rankings

With unlimited transfers this season, match ups are more important than ever. The question is how to evaluate match ups, especially if you’re only an aspiring Armchair Analyst and not yet the real thing. The answer? Expected Goals (xG). What are expected goals (xG) The idea behind xG is simple. Every shot is awarded a probability of scoring based on the …

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MLSFI S3: Round 13 Review & Round 14 Preview

Reid, Mike, Jason, and Tim review some of the most important fantasy moments from Round 13 and provide a team-by-team breakdown for all the game coming up in Round 14. It’s a Double Game Week, but the guys also touch on the best Single Game Week players, International Call-ups, find out about co-host changes for the next month, and we …

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Best XI Predictions 2017 – Round 13

Fantasy MLS for 2017 is a wildcard every week. In this piece, we explore the options available to brand new players and veterans alike as we attempt to predict the round’s Dream Team. We will primarily look at matchups and form as we pick the strongest team at $100m starting salary. Previous Result 146 with three midfielders are 5 points …

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2017 RD 13 Punts and Differentials

Welcome to Round 13 of my Punts and Differentials. This week, we have one team with a DGW. FCD play away at CHI and then home VS HOU. I will be going over some DGW and SGW options. Lineups lock at 8:30pm EST, so make sure you check the CHI vs FCD lineups. I foresee rotation from Dallas. Keepers Ousted …

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2017 Round 13 Captain Options and Poll

It’s captain poll time for Round 13! Don’t forget, the transfer deadline is, Thursday the 25th at 8:30pm EST so be sure to get all of your trades in and captain set by then. There are several good captain options for this round, have you decided on yours yet? To help you, check out to top options from the MLSFB and MLSFI …

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Bold Predictions Round 13

Hello Hello, sorry for the break in Bold Predictions. Living in the countryside of Japan has complications like the time difference, losing wifi for a month and lots of community involvement. My wifi is back up and running now and for the time being I should be back on track. Bold Predictions Round 13 Now let’s see I believe I …

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MLSFI S3: Round 12 Review & Round 13 Preview

Reid, Mike, Jason, and Blayne are joined by special guest, and Patreon Contributor, Calvin (AKA BitNomad) to break down all of the DGW results from Round 12. They also provide insights on the upcoming games and some tips for how to handle the Canadian Championship. . Enjoy Host & Co-Hosts Reid Connelly Michael Denton Blayne Riffle Jason Wiscovitch Special Guest Calvin …

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Week 13 xG Matchup Rankings

With unlimited transfers this season, match ups are more important than ever. The question is how to evaluate match ups, especially if you’re only an aspiring Armchair Analyst and not yet the real thing. The answer? Expected Goals (xG). What are expected goals (xG) The idea behind xG is simple. Every shot is awarded a probability of scoring based on the …

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