In Utopia the result doesn't matter for final standings unless you win by 60. So just TIE and prepare for your matchup against Hornets in the semis. Maybe use a different tactic to the one you would use against Troop if you meet him in the playoffs.
In US i would TIE as well. It will be hard to win by 23+ and you want as much enthusiasm as possible for the playoffs. Rockford would be tough to beat anyway.