The spreads are running late which means there were not going to be previews this week. But if my team was in it I’d want previews so I’m pretty sure that’s what Martin Luther King meant when he famously said, “Give me BTSH Previews, or give me death.”
 

These also have the spreads in Jenn’s picks. I did not make them so don’t yell at me. Though I sorta made the Math one.

Math at Rehabs (official spread Math giving 1.5) 

While Rehabs are the higher seed, Math is the better team. Or at least was. The loss of James S. who is going back to Cali. decimated the leagues top line of James/Cherie and Sam. But make no mistake, Math made the semi’s last year without James or Cherie and they are still dangerous.
Meanwhile, the Rehabs have a mostly unknown group of solid hustlers and scorers. I don’t know their names but that red-headed dude with the weird shorts and the tall bald defensemen are very good players. My man $h0wT!m3 has had his best season in net.
Predictions:

Rich: I’m torn. I’m severely torn. But I gotta go with my gut and its telling me Math 3-2.
J Dubs:  Math 3-2 sounds about right, Richie.  Math goals from Sam, Cherie and…lemme think……..Amy Anderla. 

Anklebiters at Fresh Kills (official spread 1.5)

Fresh Kills shockingly only beat Rainbows 2-1. Gabe saved them by scoring with 6 minutes left to avert the biggest upset by far in BTSH history. The Anklebiters did what the Rainbows couldn’t and that’s pull off a playoff upset. Cobra Kai dominated the Anklebiters in the first half but thanks to Craig’s amazing goaltending (so amazing that I can’t even troll him he was that good) the Anklebiters found themselves in the 2nd half and were able to win in a shootout. Craig’s stick did not go flying which was also a good thing.

Predictions:
Rich: Don’t let FK struggles last week fool you. They’ve been down this road before. Mega pushed them to the limit in 2011 before Ariel scored in the shootout to eliminate them. They also were down 2 late to the Butchers in 2012 before staging a late and furious comeback. Meanwhile, the Anklebiters are a good solid team. But they can’t match FK. FK 4-0.
J Dubs: Ariel wasn’t there last week against the Rainbows.  With Gabe and Ariel both present……4-2, Fresh Kills. 

Sky Fighters vs. Lbs. (official spread Pick Em)

The Lbs. gave the stacked Hookers their earliest playoff loss of all time last week. It was a close game but in the end, Scott proved too much for them. Tim didn’t really need to stand on his head. The Sky Fighters also won, or else they wouldn’t be playing in this game. But I know nothing of their game, other than they won 1-0 over Gut Rot. That 2.5 spread was ridiculous.

Predictions:
Rich: I know the Sky Fighters are good. I know they can win the championship. But I think defensively they have holes and the Lbs. are going to exploit them on the forecheck. 3-1 Lbs.
J Dubs.  3-2……SKY FIGHTERS.  You heard it here, first.   Also I consider this to be the game of the week to watch. Hold on to your hats, kiddos. 

Gremlins at Filthier: (official spread Filthier giving 2.5)

The Gremlins scored very late to force an OT, then won in OT. Filthier had trouble beating the Riots backup goalie, until they didn’t and cruised to a 5-0 victory.

Rich: I do see a scenario where the Gremlins can win this game. Play very conservative, make sure both defensemen and center are back. Run with James and Denis at all times. But I see the scenario of that not happening way more often. No offense to my Bash Brother Hicks, but this has 4-1 Filthier written all over it. They were built to win a championship, and they’ll get their chance to play for it next week. 
J Dubs: No pick as I will be reffing this game.