Pardon The Prediction

i’ve moved this blog to wordpress on a separate server from it’s old home on squarespace.

i did this because i’m not terribly interested in updating it any longer, but i felt the information needed a home to live for awhile until i am interested in updating it.

enjoy,

john

Tony Kornheiser says this about the Washington Capitals (vs Montreal), “They’re going to win.”

Not a prediction, but Tony closed the show with a shout out to Caps owner Ted Leonsis.

Mike Wilbon predicts that the Penguins and Sharks will “win big” on 4/16/10.

Oddsmakers, categories presented by Anthony Joseph Maksim Chmerkovskiy Reali

• Chances Bulls push the Cavs?    TK:  25%     MW:  10%
• Chances Senators upset the Penguins?    TK:  25%    MW:  40%
• Chances Gordon Hayward goes pro this year?   TK:  55%   MW:  60%
• Chances Larry King marries again?   TK:  65%    MW:  99%

Wilbon wins with a higher total percentage.

Michael Wilbon says that both the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls will lose on 4/14/10.

Barry Melrose predicts a first round win for Pittsburgh and Chicago to win the Stanley Cup.

Tony Kornheiser predicts that Washington will win the Stanley Cup.

Mike Wilbon predicts that Detroit will win the Stanley Cup.

Toss Up,

• Better 1st round NBA result, Lakers win or Thunder wins?  TK:  Lakers win    MW:  Lakers win
• More likely to win the US Open, Tiger or Phil?  TK:  Tiger    MW:  Phil
• Better block, Kenyon Martin or Lionel Hollins?  TK:  Hollins    MW:  Hollins
• Better dunk, Kidd to Marion or the Pistons mascot?  TK:  Pistons mascot   MW:  Jason Kidd

Winner, right here babe (Tony points to himself).

Mike Wilbon picks the Bulls to beat the Celtics on 4/13/10.

After a weeklong layoff, there were no predictions in this edition of PTI

Over/Under

• Over or Under 3 uncomfortable moments for Tiger Woods at Augusta?   TK:  Over    DL:  Over
• Over or Under 23 point win for UConn women over Baylor?   TK:  Over    DL:  Under
• Over or Under 100 wins for the New York Yankees this season?   TK:  Under (slightly)   DL:  Under
• Over or Under 1 batter faced for Brian Anderson in the majors?    TK:  Over     DL:  Under

Dan Le Batard picks Butler to win the 2010 NCAA MBK Tournament.

Tony Kornheiser picks Duke.

Oddsmakers, categories presented by Anthony Joseph Hedo Turkoglu Reali

• Chances Lakers miss NBA Finals?     TK: 20%   DL: 0%
• Chances Colt McCoy ends up being the best QB in this year’s NFL Draft?     TK: 38%   DL: 15%
• Chances Brian Kelly is secretly happier with this Notre Dame team than he seems?   TK: 100%   DL: X%
• Chances Jason Heyward (Atlanta Braves) lives up to all the hype?    TK: 55%    DL: 95%

Tony wins.

no predictions today :(

Toss Up,

• Who should be the Masters favorite, Tiger Woods or Ernie Els?  TK:  Tiger (will win this tournament)   BR:  No specific answer
• Surer #1 pick, John Wall or Sam Bradford?  TK:  Wall    BR:   Wall
• Better NBA owner, Michael or Mikhail?  TK:  Don’t Know   BR:  No specific response
• What should Clark Kellogg do in Thursday’s H-O-R-S-E. game with President Obama?  TK:  Throw it    BR:  Try to kick the President’s butt

Tony wins.

Bob Ryan predicts that the Washington Wizards will lose at Houston on 3/30/10.