2017 NLL Week 3 Preview

Last Week:
1-3; 2-2 against the spread; 1-0 best bet

Picks:
Top Attraction:

Saskatchewan Rush (0-1) @ Toronto Rock (0-1)
Time: Sat 14 JAN 2017 7p, Air Canada Centre
Line: Saskatchewan -1.5
The Scoop: Toronto got off to a flying start, long removed from the days when they couldn't win at Blue Cross Arena. Saskatchewan got up-ended by a sneaky Vancouver Stealth, who beat both Calgary and Colorado. Meanwhile Georgia put up a second half clinic against the Rush. These two met in the 2015 Finals, and what a show that was. While the ACC isn't the fortress it used to be, you still see the place rockin' every now and then.
Outlook: Rock by 1.

Best of the Rest:

Calgary Roughnecks (0-1) @ Vancouver Stealth (2-0)
Time: Sat 14 JAN 2017 10p, Scotiabank Saddledome
Line: Vancouver -1.5
The Scoop: Even though Frankie Scigliano and Craig Hartnett missed the tilt between these two last week at the Rough House, it seems that Calgary has been on a decline the past couple seasons. So far, they are set to repeat their season opening performance of six losses last year. Vancouver took advantage of a rookie goalie in Christian del Bianco before Zach Higgins salvaged a respectable result for the Riggers. The true test for Vancouver will be in week five at the SaskTel Centre. The Stealth still need to bring their "Ol' Snake Eyes" ninja logo back...
Outlook: Ol' Snake Eyes by 1.

New England Black Wolves (0-1) @ Colorado Mammoth (1-1)
Time: Sat 14 JAN 2017 9p, Pepsi Center
Line: Colorado -1.5
The Scoop: The reigning champs got even better over the off season in a straight up trade for Colorado's Adam Jones in exchange for sending veteran Zach Greer. The Blockbuster isn't a loss for the mile-high team, but shouldn't do Georgia any favors. The Swarm's off-season addition of goalie Mike Poulin can be the difference in this team's success for the near future.
Outlook: Tusks by 3. - best bet

Dog of the Day:

Georgia Swarm (1-0) @ Buffalo Bandits (0-1)
Time: Sat 14 JAN 2017 7:30p, KeyBank Center
Line: Georgia -1.5
The Scoop: Georgia absolutely exploded in their home win against the defending champs. The team that lost to those champs have not beaten Georgia at home since the Swarm left the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Two more chances to get a home win before hitting the road, but Banditland would prefer sooner rather than later. Georgia needs to win now if they want to have a shot with their poor home record against Buffalo following them from Minnesota.
Outlook: Thieves by 2.
*All times Eastern.