Top teams starting to look flat, unmotivated, tired, banged up, etc.
Underdogs with nothing to lose are starting to gain experience with their youth, settling into more of a rhythm and getting comfortable with playing time at this level.
Plus, the weather's getting colder.
Happens every year -- just like August in baseball. Be careful of heavy chalk, teasing big numbers or expecting a superior team to blow someone out. Not going to happen as often as it has been.
Underdogs with nothing to lose are starting to gain experience with their youth, settling into more of a rhythm and getting comfortable with playing time at this level.
Plus, the weather's getting colder.
Happens every year -- just like August in baseball. Be careful of heavy chalk, teasing big numbers or expecting a superior team to blow someone out. Not going to happen as often as it has been.