1.   England and Colombia figure to give the Romanians all they can handle just getting out of the first round.

2.   He figures to give the Astros what they need more than ever.

3.   If Fichaud falters, Milbury figures to give Tommy Salo one final chance to prove he belongs in the NHL.

4.   More than that, it figured to give Isringhausen more support than he would need.

5.   The audience does, indeed, figure to give a damn.

6.   This tall front line figures to give the Sonics all kinds of difficulties tonight.

7.   Norris figures to give Tyson some rounds, which Tyson needs.

8.   Pronger figures to give the Penguins more stability on their third line.