2016 NLL Picks and Power Rankings: Week 4

I gotta say, nobody expected Toronto to have such a cold start. Especially when Rob Hellyer is their (by far) leading goal scorer. Buffalo needed that game to get their engines going on offense as defense has been solid throughout (sans Adam Jones). Speaking of Colorado, they rolled through the Stealth as anticipated at the LEC. Buffalos's first of two trips to Mohegan Sun is this coming week, while the Swarm have their two game Lake Ontario road trip. Colorado have their Canadian trip continue with their first ever visit to the SaskTel, and Calgary look to improver their scoring habits against the struggling Vancouver.

Week 4:

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Weekly Total: 2/2

Season Total: 11/14 (.786%)
*Away team is above the home team; underline below arrow indicates correct pick.

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Week 4:
1. (1) COLORADO - Not in any immediate danger if they lose, but the Rush would make it a two-horse race for the West.
2. (3) BUFFALO - If K-Hawks lose, Thieves could be somewhere they haven't been much lately with a win - first place in the East.
3. (2) ROCHESTER - Must not underestimate Georgia, could be Vitarellli's day after last season's injury.
4. (4) SASKATCHEWAN - Would be great first SaskTel win if they can beat Mammoth.
5. (5) CALGARY - Winless monkey is off their back, but will struggle if it's close like in Uncasville last game.
6. (6) NEW ENGLAND - Gave the Riggers a fight at home, they'll bee competitive against the Bandits.
7. (9) GEORGIA - Swarm have the heart for their new home, harder to beat Toronto twice even if the Rock lost three other games.
8. (7)  VANCOUVER - SaskTel result must be replicated for any hope.
9. (8) TORONTO - Following suit from last year's 'Necks, can still pull together a playoff berth.
View Brian Shanahan's picks on IL Indoor.

-Ricky