41 of 49 experts we found picked the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals. That’s a surprise, even if it is common sense. You’d think more than a handful of NBA experts would go with their heart and LeBron James. Especially when you consider that 27 – 27! – …
Prediction time, just in time for Game 1 of the NHL’s Stanley Cup Final. We found 54 expert picks last year and they were split down the middle between the Blackhawks and Bruins. This year we found 64 and the Kings are the overwhelming favorites. So of course we’re going against the grain. At least …
Most baseball experts (and likely fans) think this World Series should be evenly matched, and the distribution of picks reflects that (as well as the number of people predicting a 6- or 7-game series). It’s the two best teams in each league, and the experts we found give the edge to St. Louis by a …
It’s down to two teams, so it’s time for our final power rankings of the year. We’ll post all of the expert picks we can find later today. 1. (1/3/2/¾/5/5/7/9/11/4/2/2/4/3/1/1/1/1) Cardinals: The Dodgers got the publicity, but the Cardinals got the NLCS. Now they hope the same thing happens against the Red Sox in the …
Having some computer issues, so this A’s logo will have to hold the place of our usual baseball cap themed power rankings visual. Also holding in place, No. 1 Oakland. Update: The logo has been replaced. 1. (1/½/2/6/5/7/6/2/1/1/3/9/2/3/5/15) A’s: No reason to jump off the bandwagon now, as the pitching they’ve taken a 2-1 lead …
Welcome to the final regular-season edition of our MLB power rankings. And thanks to MLB for working so well with our schedule, finishing the regular season last night with an always-exciting Game 163, and starting the postseason tonight with the first of two wild card games. Two-thirds of these teams won’t be listed next week, …