PLAYOFF PREDICTION
NE Hartford 2026 (2026cthar) — predicted alliance selection & bracket from Monte Carlo (OPR), picks by EPA+OPR
Predicted Alliances
| Seed | Captain OPR (OPR rank) | Pick 1 | Pick 2 | EPA+OPR str. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 |
571 Paragon Robotics
OPR 194.3 (1)
|
1699 Robocats
decline?
OPR 136.0 (5)
|
4628 Sintian Robotics
decline?
OPR 36.0 (24)
|
350.9 |
| A2 |
2067 Apple Pi
OPR 188.9 (2)
|
3146 GRANBY GRUNTS
decline?
OPR 90.8 (7)
|
11464 Lancer Nation Robotics
decline?
OPR 42.1 (20)
|
303.1 |
| A3 |
7407 Wired Boars
OPR 179.1 (3)
|
155 The TechnoNuts
decline?
OPR 80.5 (8)
|
11131 Brainstorm
decline?
OPR 38.8 (23)
|
288.4 |
| A4 |
236 Techno-Ticks
OPR 143.5 (4)
|
8889 Project W
decline?
OPR 71.0 (9)
|
1991 The Dragons
decline?
OPR 38.9 (22)
|
236.3 |
| A5 |
177 Bobcat Robotics
OPR 127.2 (6)
|
228 GUS
decline?
OPR 65.2 (10)
|
10133 Manhattan Monsters
decline?
OPR 44.9 (18)
|
223.8 |
| A6 |
126 Gael Force
OPR 59.4 (12)
|
558 Elm City Robo Squad
decline?
OPR 59.3 (13)
|
5142 RoboDominators
decline?
OPR 49.7 (17)
|
165.3 |
| A7 |
178 The 2nd Law Enforcers
OPR 43.9 (19)
|
175 Buzz Robotics
decline?
OPR 60.4 (11)
|
3461 Operation PEACCE Robotics
decline?
OPR 53.5 (15)
|
158.0 |
| A8 |
181 Birds Of Prey
OPR 41.6 (21)
|
6346 Cybears Robotics Team
decline?
OPR 51.8 (16)
|
429 Two Many Bobcats
decline?
OPR 54.3 (14)
|
153.9 |
Predicted Declines
forced
2067 Apple Pi OPR 188.9 (2)
would decline A1 (captain 571 OPR 194.3 (1)) & stay a captain
[EPA+OPR: pick 180.7 vs captain 185.9, best alt 173.2]
forced
7407 Wired Boars OPR 179.1 (3)
would decline A1 (captain 571 OPR 194.3 (1)) & stay a captain
[EPA+OPR: pick 173.2 vs captain 185.9, best alt 133.0]
forced
236 Techno-Ticks OPR 143.5 (4)
would decline A1 (captain 571 OPR 194.3 (1)) & stay a captain
[EPA+OPR: pick 133.0 vs captain 185.9, best alt 128.6]
forced
177 Bobcat Robotics OPR 127.2 (6)
would decline A2 (captain 2067 OPR 188.9 (2)) & stay a captain
[EPA+OPR: pick 118.7 vs captain 180.7, best alt 85.5]
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Predicted Event Winner
Alliance 1 —
571, 1699, 4628
Playoff Bracket (double elimination)
| Match | Matchup | Win prob | Predicted winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | A1 (350.9) vs A8 (153.9) | 100% / 0% | A1 |
| Match 2 | A4 (236.3) vs A5 (223.8) | 70% / 30% | A4 |
| Match 3 | A2 (303.1) vs A7 (158.0) | 100% / 0% | A2 |
| Match 4 | A3 (288.4) vs A6 (165.3) | 100% / 0% | A3 |
| Match 5 · Lower | A8 (153.9) vs A5 (223.8) | 1% / 99% | A5 |
| Match 6 · Lower | A7 (158.0) vs A6 (165.3) | 38% / 62% | A6 |
| Match 7 · Upper | A1 (350.9) vs A4 (236.3) | 100% / 0% | A1 |
| Match 8 · Upper | A2 (303.1) vs A3 (288.4) | 73% / 27% | A2 |
| Match 9 · Lower | A5 (223.8) vs A3 (288.4) | 1% / 99% | A3 |
| Match 10 · Lower | A6 (165.3) vs A4 (236.3) | 1% / 99% | A4 |
| Match 11 · Upper Final | A1 (350.9) vs A2 (303.1) | 96% / 4% | A1 |
| Match 12 · Lower | A3 (288.4) vs A4 (236.3) | 97% / 3% | A3 |
| Match 13 · Lower Final | A2 (303.1) vs A3 (288.4) | 73% / 27% | A2 |
| Finals | A1 (350.9) vs A2 (303.1) | 96% / 4% | A1 |
Predicted Event Standings
| Place | Alliance | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| 1st 🥇 | A1 | 571, 1699, 4628 |
| 2nd 🥈 | A2 | 2067, 3146, 11464 |
| 3rd 🥉 | A3 | 7407, 155, 11131 |
| 4th | A4 | 236, 8889, 1991 |
| 5–6 | A5 | 177, 228, 10133 |
| 5–6 | A6 | 126, 558, 5142 |
| 7–8 | A7 | 178, 175, 3461 |
| 7–8 | A8 | 181, 6346, 429 |
Captains = top 8 by predicted rank; picks go to the best-available team by EPA+OPR following the event's snake draft order. A pick is predicted to decline only when the selecting captain is clearly weak and the pick would still secure a captaincy with an obviously stronger partner. Playoff results are deterministic (stronger alliance advances); percentages are win probabilities.