11.   Sen. Nickles is from Oklahoma, a state Dole already figures to win.

12.   The Braves figured to win this World Series, anyway.

13.   The Lakers have confounded observers all season, winning games they figure to lose and losing games they figure to win.

14.   They figure to win some games.

15.   When Lassiter got so far in front Friday, the Razorbacks figured to win again.

16.   Compagnoni did not figure to win here.