If the Gasman were in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, his 3-3 record last weekend and 8-8 overall would’ve made the playoffs. Too bad he isn’t, though. So, with another full plate in store for this weekend, here’s the skinny:

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Last weekend wasn’t too kind to the Gasman as he went a sorry 2-3 in the second week of his picks. He’s 5-5 this season, and he isn’t heading to the Rio just yet. With a buffet of playoff heaven in basketball and hockey, which the Gasman will finally pay attention to, the weekend has a full plate to munch on. Here’s the skinny:

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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:
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Every weekend, from here on in, the Gasman will provide insight and predictions of the key weekend matchups. I’ll be keeping score. So, without further a due:

Friday

NHL: The first round of the playoffs are almost as exciting as watching Project Runway. But one can’t discount the emotion and suspense of playoff hockey. So I’m taking the Rangers to beat the Devils. Yes, Martin Brodeur looked like one of the Oceanic Six during Wednesday’s 4-1 loss. But through the trap defense and Brodeur’s impeccable consistency, the Devils should make it a game. Rangers, though, have the emotional high in Newark. The pick: Rangers, 3-2.

NBA: Hornets and Lakers, my, my, my.
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