2017 NLL Week 8 Preview

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Colorado Mammoth (4-3) @ Saskatchewan Rush (4-2)
Time: Sat 18 FEB 2017 8:30p, SaskTel Centre
Line: Saskatchewan -1.5
The Scoop: This top of the division tilt could start to separate the pack as the Rush did with Calgary in recent weeks. Plus, every time Colorado comes to play, they don't get any momentum going in the standings. This all while the Rush have not lost since their second game.
Outlook: Rush by 2.

Georgia Swarm (5-1) @ Toronto Rock (4-1)
Time: Fri 17 FEB 2017 7:30p, Air Canada Centre
Line: Georgia -1.5
The Scoop: This one would indicate that Georgia will win based on their last meeting this season, despite being in TO this go around. Both teams will be busy next week and neither will be willing to drop a beat against eachother
Outlook: Swarm in OT.

Best of the Rest:

New England Black Wolves (2-4) @ Buffalo Bandits (1-4)
Time: Fri 17 FEB 2017 7:30p, KeyBank Center
Line: New England -1.5
The Scoop: A storm is a brewin' in Buffalo. Changes will be made by the end of the weekend next week in the 716. Bob Hamley is the notable coaching name on the market while the team would need to make trades to acquire players. New England may be able to sit back and relax if the games start like the rest for the bandits.
Outlook: Buffalo by 1.

Toronto Rock (4-1) @ Rochester Knighthawks (2-4)
Time: Sat 11 FEB 2017 7:30 p, Connors and Ferris Field at Blue Cross Arena
Line: Toronto -2.5
The Scoop: Toronto will be tired against a very good Georgia team and Rochester had ought to pounce on the opportunity. Especially when said Swarm team will be the Knighthawks opponent the following day. Pivotal weekend in the East, mostly because of the Rock.
Outlook: Ro-cha-cha by 1.

Vancouver Stealth (2-5) @ Calgary Roughnecks (3-3)
Time: Sat 18 FEB 2017 9p, Scotiabank Saddledome
Line: Calgary -1.5
The Scoop: The Necks have to get this win after falling to third in the division. A loss will put them last by way of the season series despite their winning percentage. Vancouver has show that they can score, heck their Fifteen against the Bandits last month wasn't enough, but they do have it in them.
Outlook: Riggers by 1.

Buffalo Bandits (1-4) @ New England Black Wolves (2-4)
Time: Sun 19 FEB 2017 1p, Mohegan Sun Arena
Line: New England -2.5
The Scoop: The loser of the Friday game will get a quick shot at redemption. This for the Bandits could be what they need - a weekend sweep, or at least winning this game. The Black Wolves have seen tremendous dividends from former Bandit Chad Culp. But they will need to counter by silencing former Knighthawk Brad Self.
Outlook: Buffalo by 1.

Dog of the Day:

Rochester Knighthawks (2-4) @ Georgia Swarm (5-1)
Time: Sun 12 FEB 2017 6p, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Field at Infinite Energy Arena
Line: Georgia -3.5
The Scoop: Georgia is no Saskatchewan, but they are another difficult opponent for Rochester. The KHawks must win not only to keep with the Swarm and Toronto, but to not let New England and Buffalo catch up. The Swarm though a little tired from Toronto, will have the solace of finishing the weekend at home.
Outlook: Georgia by 4.

*All times Eastern.