The Gasman opened up his first prediction weekend 3-2, well, that’s if you count his NASCAR pick as a loss. See, he correctly predicted that “the Hendrick Motorsports drought would end.” He was right, but he didn’t pick the right driver! So, without further a due, here’s this weekend’s picks:
Friday
NHL: The Red Wings and Predators are knotted at two games apiece, clear evidence of why the first round of the playoffs are extremely too long. This series will go seven games, and I’d rather stare at Barry Melrose’s hair, waiting for it to move than put my interest into the entire Stanley Cup field. And here’s why: Detroit and Nashville both swept the home games in this series. Hmm? I bet neither wins a road game, which leads to my pick: Waving an octopus (since it’s in Detroit), Red Wings prevail, 3-2.
Saturday
NBA: The playoffs are here and it wouldn’t be the first round if Gilbert Arenas didn’t flap his lips. The All-Star guard is a sniper on the court. But he loves to piss people off like the Gasman. For two years now, Arenas and company couldn’t get past the Cavaliers. So, why does Arenas want Bron Bron again in the first round? Because this time, the Wizards will win. Led by Arenas, who is itching to throw daggers since he lost most of the season due to injury. The pick: Wizards, 96-94.
MLB: Who in the world is Zack Greinke? For those looking him up on mlb.com, including you Cletus, the lanky righthander has astonished batters, baffling them to earn a .75 ERA this season. He’s also 3-0 heading into the night’s matchup at Oakland. Greinke has only nine strikeouts, but he induces a ton of ground-ball outs, which is why he’ll be 4-0 by Saturday. The pick: Royals, 6-2.
Sunday
NBA, Lakers hosting Denver: Hopefully, Carmelo Anthony will still be sauced for this game because they will get waxed. Denver has lived up to its expectations with Allen Iverson, which is just to make the playoffs. The Nugs have no cohesion, especially since Anthony’s personal life, including the fact that his fiance wouldn’t pick him up after being arrested, has hit the papers. And that never wins, especially in the playoffs. The pick: Lakers, in showtime fashion, 107-83.
NHL: There’s only one reason for the Gasman to acknowledge the Stanley Cup’s first round on a Sunday. And that’s because there’s nothing else going on. No golf (Tiger Woods is out at least the next four weeks, so who cares), NASCAR Sprint Cup is revving up for Talladega next week and baseball has a weak docket for Sunday. So, the defending champ Sharks will beat the Flames, 6-0 to clinch and move on to the second round.
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