I went 3-2 last week. I will try once more to write something more insightful than the flip of a coin. Also I'm predicting mcmeghan to lose again, this time to an 0-3 player.
ADV OU: Cyberodin L vs Baddummy W (0-100)
This is a good opportunity for Rick to break out of his mini-slump. Cyberodin's play is generally sharp, but his builds can be suspect. I'm picturing a spike balance mirror where Rick exploits a weakness to status.
ADV OU: M Dragon L vs SEA W (0-100)
Clear highlight here - these have been the two best ADVers thus far. SEA excels at breaking through defensive structures, and I don't anticipate M Dragon feeling inclined to mix up his pacing. While his play has been stellar the last two weeks, SEA will put him under another degree of pressure and punch through (with an unusual builder choice - but that's table stakes for SEA).
ADV OU: Mako W vs robjr L (100-0)
Rob was dominant last week, and I see little reason for him to deviate in his teamchoice. I think mako busts out something aggressive and unexpected here. Skarmory has an embarrassing 2-9 k/d ratio in SPL. Mako will put the death toll into the double digits.
ADV OU: Triangles W vs McMeghan L (100-0)
Another tough draw for Triangles, but I think the punching-up mindset will unlock something here for him. The ludicolo balance gamer will stifle the attack from milotic and Ronflex.
ADV OU: BIHI L vs Conflict W (0-100)
Last week made clear that the cryos are simply ahead of the ADV game. Unless their discord gets infiltrated, Bihi drops to 2-2.
ADV OU: Cyberodin L vs Baddummy W (0-100)
This is a good opportunity for Rick to break out of his mini-slump. Cyberodin's play is generally sharp, but his builds can be suspect. I'm picturing a spike balance mirror where Rick exploits a weakness to status.
ADV OU: M Dragon L vs SEA W (0-100)
Clear highlight here - these have been the two best ADVers thus far. SEA excels at breaking through defensive structures, and I don't anticipate M Dragon feeling inclined to mix up his pacing. While his play has been stellar the last two weeks, SEA will put him under another degree of pressure and punch through (with an unusual builder choice - but that's table stakes for SEA).
ADV OU: Mako W vs robjr L (100-0)
Rob was dominant last week, and I see little reason for him to deviate in his teamchoice. I think mako busts out something aggressive and unexpected here. Skarmory has an embarrassing 2-9 k/d ratio in SPL. Mako will put the death toll into the double digits.
ADV OU: Triangles W vs McMeghan L (100-0)
Another tough draw for Triangles, but I think the punching-up mindset will unlock something here for him. The ludicolo balance gamer will stifle the attack from milotic and Ronflex.
ADV OU: BIHI L vs Conflict W (0-100)
Last week made clear that the cryos are simply ahead of the ADV game. Unless their discord gets infiltrated, Bihi drops to 2-2.