SU winners: 10 OT record: 1-0 Record on the open: 14-12 Winners because of the Open: 1
Notes: -Hawaii could have beaten Mississippi, but somehow failed to cover 8.5 when tied with 3:43 left thanks to an 18-3 run going the wrong way. Three straight losses now, can't say I'm pleased with how December has gone at all -Ole Miss could have blown UH out, but struggled once the Rainbows figured out how to get the ball across half-court. I'm still not sure why Andy Kennedy dropped the full-court press because it changed the game from UH throwing up on themselves to all of a sudden thinking they had a chance (and Joaquim responded nearly dropping 30). I've been critical of Kennedy in the past for going zone against teams where he shouldn't use it, but here's another question-mark in his abilities aside from sitting Marshall Henderson for taking a few bad shots -Speaking of questions, I'd love to ask Jim Larranaga a few about what the heck he was doing in the last few minutes of regulation. He didn't force Shane Larkin to use the heart-n-soul of the 'Canes in the tournament inside when Kenny Kadji was being guarded by a guard. That would have resulted in points or free throws, instead Miami let Indiana State force OT when they squandered a big lead and then they eventually lost on a buzzer-beater. Credit Indiana State, but this is one of those Miami lost the game situations rather than the Sycamores winning it. -SDSU was grossly overmatched in the height department, but they either have a great system or they just have winners because they gave a better UA team all they could handle. The 'Tecs bigs are extremely athletic, which will help them if they can play at pace. Maybe that's what it was because their star Jamal Franklin was ineffective. Tapley picked up the slack
Guesses: WKU 12.5 Cincy 7 SMC 16.5
leans:
on the radar:
...doubt I play anything on Thursday unless Cincy ends up really low so I will likely be using this thread for a few days as I work harder to become profitable again
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SU winners: 10 OT record: 1-0 Record on the open: 14-12 Winners because of the Open: 1
Notes: -Hawaii could have beaten Mississippi, but somehow failed to cover 8.5 when tied with 3:43 left thanks to an 18-3 run going the wrong way. Three straight losses now, can't say I'm pleased with how December has gone at all -Ole Miss could have blown UH out, but struggled once the Rainbows figured out how to get the ball across half-court. I'm still not sure why Andy Kennedy dropped the full-court press because it changed the game from UH throwing up on themselves to all of a sudden thinking they had a chance (and Joaquim responded nearly dropping 30). I've been critical of Kennedy in the past for going zone against teams where he shouldn't use it, but here's another question-mark in his abilities aside from sitting Marshall Henderson for taking a few bad shots -Speaking of questions, I'd love to ask Jim Larranaga a few about what the heck he was doing in the last few minutes of regulation. He didn't force Shane Larkin to use the heart-n-soul of the 'Canes in the tournament inside when Kenny Kadji was being guarded by a guard. That would have resulted in points or free throws, instead Miami let Indiana State force OT when they squandered a big lead and then they eventually lost on a buzzer-beater. Credit Indiana State, but this is one of those Miami lost the game situations rather than the Sycamores winning it. -SDSU was grossly overmatched in the height department, but they either have a great system or they just have winners because they gave a better UA team all they could handle. The 'Tecs bigs are extremely athletic, which will help them if they can play at pace. Maybe that's what it was because their star Jamal Franklin was ineffective. Tapley picked up the slack
Guesses: WKU 12.5 Cincy 7 SMC 16.5
leans:
on the radar:
...doubt I play anything on Thursday unless Cincy ends up really low so I will likely be using this thread for a few days as I work harder to become profitable again
I watched the UA/SDSU game and came away fairly unimpressed with Zona. They took a lot of bad/quick shots and frankly didn't do a very good job getting back on defense in transition. They probably won't lose many and could improve in these areas, but they are a team I won't be buying into come March......
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I watched the UA/SDSU game and came away fairly unimpressed with Zona. They took a lot of bad/quick shots and frankly didn't do a very good job getting back on defense in transition. They probably won't lose many and could improve in these areas, but they are a team I won't be buying into come March......
Excited for Friday's card, could see three potential plays on it and then a bunch on Saturday though I'm not quite done there as of yet.
Feel like the Jackrabbits screwed me by collapsing @Belmont and then made matters worse winning in the Pit because that really zapped all the value out of Cincinnati tonight...
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Lane-- thanks
Excited for Friday's card, could see three potential plays on it and then a bunch on Saturday though I'm not quite done there as of yet.
Feel like the Jackrabbits screwed me by collapsing @Belmont and then made matters worse winning in the Pit because that really zapped all the value out of Cincinnati tonight...
I will be taking my alma mater URI Rams, I think they can cover 16 at St Marys
Went to my sister's graduation there last May, think you're asking for a lot though I will probably never lay 16 in my life.
Long trip cross-country combined with a gym they've never seen and a team who just destroys opponents at home because they shoot so well from beyond the arc. Hope they're cold tonight or the Rams get some hot shooting of their own
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Quote Originally Posted by reef212000:
I will be taking my alma mater URI Rams, I think they can cover 16 at St Marys
Went to my sister's graduation there last May, think you're asking for a lot though I will probably never lay 16 in my life.
Long trip cross-country combined with a gym they've never seen and a team who just destroys opponents at home because they shoot so well from beyond the arc. Hope they're cold tonight or the Rams get some hot shooting of their own
I watched the UA/SDSU game and came away fairly unimpressed with Zona. They took a lot of bad/quick shots and frankly didn't do a very good job getting back on defense in transition. They probably won't lose many and could improve in these areas, but they are a team I won't be buying into come March......
Can't blame you for that assessment, though I think Mark Lyons being in foul trouble didn't help them one bit. That's something to watch because a solid roster last year missing a PG couldn't get them to the tournament so it's very possible an even better lineup will struggle if Lyons misses time for whatever reason.
I think my biggest problem was letting SDSU turn it into a full-court game as that was the Aztecs only chance. UA may not be able to execute in the half-court with PG questions so they may be forced to play that tempo all season. They certainly have the skill to do it, but you're right starting that offense without Lyons wasn't impressive at all.
I think they barely survived a game against a team they had a multitude of advantages against, which is problematic but they did win. Depth will serve them well in all areas, but not having a true PG and really only having one capable hand is a major cause for concern
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Quote Originally Posted by mmac66:
I watched the UA/SDSU game and came away fairly unimpressed with Zona. They took a lot of bad/quick shots and frankly didn't do a very good job getting back on defense in transition. They probably won't lose many and could improve in these areas, but they are a team I won't be buying into come March......
Can't blame you for that assessment, though I think Mark Lyons being in foul trouble didn't help them one bit. That's something to watch because a solid roster last year missing a PG couldn't get them to the tournament so it's very possible an even better lineup will struggle if Lyons misses time for whatever reason.
I think my biggest problem was letting SDSU turn it into a full-court game as that was the Aztecs only chance. UA may not be able to execute in the half-court with PG questions so they may be forced to play that tempo all season. They certainly have the skill to do it, but you're right starting that offense without Lyons wasn't impressive at all.
I think they barely survived a game against a team they had a multitude of advantages against, which is problematic but they did win. Depth will serve them well in all areas, but not having a true PG and really only having one capable hand is a major cause for concern
Detroit voided because they didn't make the trip lol kinda relieved even though I beat the market...
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Missouri +4 (-107) @ Ucla
-Home court advantage (HCA) doesn't exist for Ucla besides being used to the rims as no Los Angeles crowd will ever intimidate the opposition. Mizzou is coming off a great win in St. Louis over rival Illinois, but they've had nearly a week off to get the motivation back so i don't fear the let-down like I did with Detroit if the game wasnt postponed. In terms of matchups, Mizzou has athletes to match Ucla and they are much more experienced with a roster full of veterans and transfers. Jabari Brown's addition helps here as it adds depth on the wing to deal with Ucla's two stud freshmen. Muhammad has shown he will get his, while Anderson is more of a point guard despite being 6'8". Both teams will want to push and barring a shooting performance like they beat me with hosting LBSU, I think Mizzou will get the win. I was eyeing 3 when I saw the line not budging from 2.5 at the open and overnight, but I suspect there was some dummying to get the line bigger for a major punch on the visitor at a nicer number.
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Detroit voided because they didn't make the trip lol kinda relieved even though I beat the market...
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Missouri +4 (-107) @ Ucla
-Home court advantage (HCA) doesn't exist for Ucla besides being used to the rims as no Los Angeles crowd will ever intimidate the opposition. Mizzou is coming off a great win in St. Louis over rival Illinois, but they've had nearly a week off to get the motivation back so i don't fear the let-down like I did with Detroit if the game wasnt postponed. In terms of matchups, Mizzou has athletes to match Ucla and they are much more experienced with a roster full of veterans and transfers. Jabari Brown's addition helps here as it adds depth on the wing to deal with Ucla's two stud freshmen. Muhammad has shown he will get his, while Anderson is more of a point guard despite being 6'8". Both teams will want to push and barring a shooting performance like they beat me with hosting LBSU, I think Mizzou will get the win. I was eyeing 3 when I saw the line not budging from 2.5 at the open and overnight, but I suspect there was some dummying to get the line bigger for a major punch on the visitor at a nicer number.
-Fast pace for the full 40 minutes with dynamic guards and mobile bigs all over the floor. And that's the underdog. Saint Joseph's is a team I was very high on preseason and still am, the issue tonight is their normally thin rotation being considerably thinner due to the Kanacevic suspension for flicking off the crowd @Villanova. The transfer Laury has been impressive and he's hitting 70% of his shots so far, which will be made much more difficult tonight by CJ Aiken if the Hawks can force a half-court game. I doubt they can do that and it's difficult for SJU to score in a slow game if Galloway isn't stroking it from deep. I think SJU will be forced to run and that is exactly what Iona wants to do so I'll take the 8.5
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-Fast pace for the full 40 minutes with dynamic guards and mobile bigs all over the floor. And that's the underdog. Saint Joseph's is a team I was very high on preseason and still am, the issue tonight is their normally thin rotation being considerably thinner due to the Kanacevic suspension for flicking off the crowd @Villanova. The transfer Laury has been impressive and he's hitting 70% of his shots so far, which will be made much more difficult tonight by CJ Aiken if the Hawks can force a half-court game. I doubt they can do that and it's difficult for SJU to score in a slow game if Galloway isn't stroking it from deep. I think SJU will be forced to run and that is exactly what Iona wants to do so I'll take the 8.5
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