Hmm, I have to disagree. The talent level may favor to Naismith teams, but there are various factors that gives me a shot.
In league II, I have a massive enthusiasm advantage. As well, it's going to be tricky for minute management for key starters-players, unless they're willing to tank a league game (Where boycott is 30% I believe now and the bottom Naismith have competitive rosters), so it's definitely possible I get underestimated and VS a TIE with their bench squad with maybe 1 starter.
Still, it's possible for upsets to occur. In this round, #1 Panthers VS #5 Kings and #2 Storm VS #15 Syndicalist. If both get upset and eliminated early, my odds of winning gets bumped up a percent or two. Injuries and GS management also plays a key here and in future rounds.
Luck is definitely the main factor here for me and other teams, but if all goes right, I could reach the Semifinals with a relatively high enthusiasm.