Predictions Championship: Newton

[Tottanka]

A few notes about the Israeli teams.

Israel has it's best bot here in Newton - 1574.
With 4 in a row regional wins, 1574 is another team, but 2056 who never lost a regional event it attended. Now you guys think, well, it's Israel. But trust me - they have a very good robot.
They didn't go lower then 4 hurdles per game in Israel, and they were always heavily defended. They have a very fast drivetrain, a very good roller claw and are good in hybrid. They always had 3 lines, sometimes 4, and now also have the ability to knock down balls.

2214 and 2630 paired in the Israeli regional to get to the semis.
2214 has a good 217ish design, it's definitely worth taking a look at, and considered to be picked. they always get 1 ball and 2 lines in Hybrid.

2630 was the only shooting robot in Israel. They have a shooting arm, able to both place balls on the overpass, and shoot them over it. They are a very fast bot, and a good 3rd alliance partner for anyone. Fast drive system. Lack of hybrid though, unless they fix it by time for the games.

[coldfusion1279]

I have a feeling that with such a deep division, the number 8 alliance is almost as likely to win as the number one. My reasoning is: With so many strong teams and 2 picks back to back. Chances are they will have a good second bot and a third bot that is well above average.

The question is how overwhelming will that #1 alliance be?

even if the number 1 alliance looks like a dominating team, i.e. 233+2056+third, the next several alliances will be just as strong.

Looking forward to some really high scoring matches.

[Joe Matt]

No real mention of 1086... odd...

[ks_mumupsi]

Great Analysis, I think most of us agree with this. I like the fact that we have a few good lap robots in our division. should provide for some good matchups and some matchups that were unexpected.

C ya guys on the field tmrw.

[ALIBI]

I was a little suprised by some of the teams that were left out of the Predictions. Not that the highlighted teams do not deserve attention. What I realized after looking at my own list is that while this division may not be loaded with the most shining stars, while it has its' share, it is definitely loaded with the best second and third picks of any division this year. Scouting for that second and third pick is going to play more of a role on this field than in any other division. It is going to be difficult for any team to come out of Qualifications without a loss.