like sandiego tomorrow 2...what do you think about Miami....Don't know too much about S.Miss besides they have pretty good guard play. Miami was the favorite early in the year to win this tourney. I remember the thread and we were all talking about it. I believe you were in there also. Uconn should win this but who knows Sandiego and Miami are tough....Also have you seen any lines on the xmen and vatech game or the memphis vs shall
i am going to take a hard look at this. So. Miss will be pretty good. They have arguably the best player in the conference with Jeremy Wise, and one of the best coaches Larry Eustachy. Mcklinton from Miami is one of my favorite players so it will be fun to watch from a guard standpoint. I will take a hard look at it tomorrow morning. As of right now I will most likely lay off. Whenever Eustachy is involved you never know. He is not a guy I like to bet against. Then again he can be at the tahiti bar slamming mojito's (even though I think he prefers Milw Best)
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San Diego -6 -110 (2units)
San Diego -5.5 -110(1Unit)
Plain and simple San Diego is the better team. They have 3 very good players in Gyno Pomare, Brandon Johnson, and Rob Jones. Jones emergence into a dependable 3rd scorer should benefit the Torrero's immensely. You know San Diego's defense is always going to be there, but at times they would go into prolonged scoring droughts. With Jones coming into his own he should help make those droughts few and far between. As I said Billy Grier always has the Terrero's locked in on the defensive end of the court. They picked up right where they left off last season holding UNLV to 35% shooting, and Nevada to 32%. Those early season tests should help them against a Valpo team who really isn't on the same level as the 2 teams just mentioned. Playing UNLV without Pomare could actually help them in the long run as it gave some role players valuable experience. This team has the confidence after winning the West Coast Conference tournament championship, and then proceeding to knock off UCONN in ghd 1st round of the NCAA tournament. Defections will leave Valpo a little down this year. Throw in the absence of starting guard Brandon McPhereson to offseason knee surgery, and the Crusaders will be extremely limited offensively. They lack a reliable, consistent scoring punch, that should lead to some long scoring droughts against an intense San Diego defense. I see no reason why SD won't handle Valpo with relative ease in the 1st round of the Paradise Jam Tournament
San Diego -5.5 -110(1Unit)
Plain and simple San Diego is the better team. They have 3 very good players in Gyno Pomare, Brandon Johnson, and Rob Jones. Jones emergence into a dependable 3rd scorer should benefit the Torrero's immensely. You know San Diego's defense is always going to be there, but at times they would go into prolonged scoring droughts. With Jones coming into his own he should help make those droughts few and far between. As I said Billy Grier always has the Terrero's locked in on the defensive end of the court. They picked up right where they left off last season holding UNLV to 35% shooting, and Nevada to 32%. Those early season tests should help them against a Valpo team who really isn't on the same level as the 2 teams just mentioned. Playing UNLV without Pomare could actually help them in the long run as it gave some role players valuable experience. This team has the confidence after winning the West Coast Conference tournament championship, and then proceeding to knock off UCONN in ghd 1st round of the NCAA tournament. Defections will leave Valpo a little down this year. Throw in the absence of starting guard Brandon McPhereson to offseason knee surgery, and the Crusaders will be extremely limited offensively. They lack a reliable, consistent scoring punch, that should lead to some long scoring droughts against an intense San Diego defense. I see no reason why SD won't handle Valpo with relative ease in the 1st round of the Paradise Jam Tournament
UC Santa Barbara + ???
Not making anything official yet because I am holding out for a better line. 18.5 is available right now, and I will gladly take that, but I am going to monitor and see what this does.
Opportunities like this don't happen that often for mid-majors, but this is an opportunity of a lifetime for UCSB. On their way out to Maui #1 UNC will make a pit stop and visit the Guancho's on their homecourt. There is nothing I love more than a big fat home dog. 18.5 is a boat load for a talented team who shouldn't be shy. The fact that they played UNC in 2005, and again last year should help eliminate the jitters any normal team may have. They also return a talented duo in Chris Devine, and James Powell, to go along with a talented freshman class. They have sound defensive philosophy in place as they usually are tops in the Big West in scoring defense. They also catch UNC at a time where they are a little banged up. All American Tyler Hansbourough is a game time decision, defensive star Marcus Ginyard is out, highly recruited freshman Tyler Zeller is out, as well as Michael Copeland. Now am I saying the Guancho's are going to win? probably not. But the fact that UNC lets opponents score, and at time can be lackadaisical on defense can be enough to keep UCSB in the game. If UCSB can come out and compete for the first 10 minutes, that will get the fans involved in what should be an emotional enviornment, then watch out. Anyways i'll glady take the 18.5 + points and look for a 10-12 game.
Not making anything official yet because I am holding out for a better line. 18.5 is available right now, and I will gladly take that, but I am going to monitor and see what this does.
Opportunities like this don't happen that often for mid-majors, but this is an opportunity of a lifetime for UCSB. On their way out to Maui #1 UNC will make a pit stop and visit the Guancho's on their homecourt. There is nothing I love more than a big fat home dog. 18.5 is a boat load for a talented team who shouldn't be shy. The fact that they played UNC in 2005, and again last year should help eliminate the jitters any normal team may have. They also return a talented duo in Chris Devine, and James Powell, to go along with a talented freshman class. They have sound defensive philosophy in place as they usually are tops in the Big West in scoring defense. They also catch UNC at a time where they are a little banged up. All American Tyler Hansbourough is a game time decision, defensive star Marcus Ginyard is out, highly recruited freshman Tyler Zeller is out, as well as Michael Copeland. Now am I saying the Guancho's are going to win? probably not. But the fact that UNC lets opponents score, and at time can be lackadaisical on defense can be enough to keep UCSB in the game. If UCSB can come out and compete for the first 10 minutes, that will get the fans involved in what should be an emotional enviornment, then watch out. Anyways i'll glady take the 18.5 + points and look for a 10-12 game.
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N. Iliinois +7.5
N. Illinois has surprised me to start the year. I expected this team to be atrocious, but the play for freshman Mike Dinunno led the Huskies to an upset win over Indiana St the other night. One of their suspected weaknesses entering the season may turn out to be their strength. N. Illinois 3 point shooting to start the season has been spectacular, led by Dinunno. This shoudn't come as a surprise either b/c he was a sniper in high school. I just don't think some expected that to equate into immediate production on the d1 level. To go along with Dinunno the Huskies has to other legitiment threats in mac freshman of the year Darion Anderson, who is averaging 17.7 ppg, and 6-11 center Sean Koswal 11.5 ppg. The duo of Dinunno and Anderson give the Huskies strong guard play, and the 6-11 Koswal give the Huskies a threat on the low post. Another expected deficiency, rebounding, is turning into another strength. No. Ill has out rebounded their first 3 opponents,and have dominated the offensive glass averaging 13 offensive boards a game. The ability to give yourself extra shots is one of the most important keys to winning, especially when you have deadly shooting that the Huskies have been getting.
As for Tennesee St they come in after 2 demoralizing losses, 1 to Loyola MD, and the other to a school named Cumberland U. Oh boy. It's been more the same for the Tigers. The inability to stop anyone on defense is killing them. Both teams shot a very high percentage from 3 point range, that will come back to bite them against the Huskies. Tenn St lost a lot of experience and depth from last years team. They have a few solid scorers, but the lack of defense will cost them against a team on the rise
N. Iliinois +7.5
N. Illinois has surprised me to start the year. I expected this team to be atrocious, but the play for freshman Mike Dinunno led the Huskies to an upset win over Indiana St the other night. One of their suspected weaknesses entering the season may turn out to be their strength. N. Illinois 3 point shooting to start the season has been spectacular, led by Dinunno. This shoudn't come as a surprise either b/c he was a sniper in high school. I just don't think some expected that to equate into immediate production on the d1 level. To go along with Dinunno the Huskies has to other legitiment threats in mac freshman of the year Darion Anderson, who is averaging 17.7 ppg, and 6-11 center Sean Koswal 11.5 ppg. The duo of Dinunno and Anderson give the Huskies strong guard play, and the 6-11 Koswal give the Huskies a threat on the low post. Another expected deficiency, rebounding, is turning into another strength. No. Ill has out rebounded their first 3 opponents,and have dominated the offensive glass averaging 13 offensive boards a game. The ability to give yourself extra shots is one of the most important keys to winning, especially when you have deadly shooting that the Huskies have been getting.
As for Tennesee St they come in after 2 demoralizing losses, 1 to Loyola MD, and the other to a school named Cumberland U. Oh boy. It's been more the same for the Tigers. The inability to stop anyone on defense is killing them. Both teams shot a very high percentage from 3 point range, that will come back to bite them against the Huskies. Tenn St lost a lot of experience and depth from last years team. They have a few solid scorers, but the lack of defense will cost them against a team on the rise
