Last week, I went 12-2-1 (yeah, I forgot MAU/RICE, so it's a tie for me), but Week 7 should be an easy one with these predictions. Several games should be easy, but there are a few to keep an eye on in Week 7. Here are this week's picks:
Burr and Burton @ Champlain Valley: This is a battle between the last two D1 state champs, but the Bulldogs have lost some key players from 2023, and it's shown all season. The Redhawks should be able to pull away from BBA.
U-32 @ Mount Mansfield: A spot in the D2 playoffs may be on the line here with these two 1-5 teams. The Raiders have lost 5 in a row after winning week 1 and the Cougars won last week ending their own 5-game skid. It's a toss-up, but I like the Cougars to get win #2.
Brattleboro @ Seawolves: This looks like a no-contest for Burlington/South Burlington, but don't think it will be easy against a team still with a chance to make the playoffs. I'll take the Seawolves, but it will be closer than anticipated.
Lyndon @ Woodstock: The Wasps are one of four unbeatens left in the state but are going up a division this week as they face the Vikings. Lyndon is coming off a win in the Barrel Bowl but are in a trap game with "the game" vs. St. J next week. I like Woodstock to stay unbeaten.
North Country @ Hartford: The Hurricanes play their second straight against a D2 opponent, and this one should be an easy win at home.
Fair Haven @ Mount Anthony: This one should be a doozy with the Slaters and Patriots in Bennington on Friday. I'll take Fair Haven to get it done.
Colchester @ St. Johnsbury: A battle of 2 teams at .500 in their respective divisions, but the D1 Hilltoppers should prevail on the home turf.
Bellows Falls @ Springfield: The 111th meeting between these two rivals, I like the Terriers to come back from last week's loss at Hartford.
Spaulding @ Missisquoi: Someone's getting Win #1 in Swanton on Saturday. I'll take the Tide over the Thunderbirds.
Milton @ Mount Abraham: The Yellowjackets have battled throughout the season but are still on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. With the Eagles and Rice ahead, things are looking bleak to get that 8th and final spot. I'll take Mount Abe at home.
Rutland @ BFA-St. Albans: After a very difficult 4OT loss at Essex last week, Rutland are poised to rebound this week at St. Albans.
Poultney vs. Mill River: This one takes place at Castleton and you think that gives MRU the advantage as they have played on Rice's turf field earlier this year. I still like the Blue Devils to rebound from last week's loss at Windsor.
BFA-Fairfax @ Rice: The only matchup of undefeated teams at the turf field and it will be a classic matchup of the Bullets running game vs. the Knights' D. This one will be close, but I think Rice will prevail at home.
Essex @ Middlebury: We are in October and the Hornets are taking a trip to a venue that may be their version of a haunted house. A Saturday night showdown at Middlebury with so much on the line. The Hornets have played 6 extra sessions in the last 2 games while the Tigers are coming off an early morning loss at CVU.
This one has instant classic written all over it and I'm calling for another Hornets win on the road.
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