Nd +3
ND with the points is the play.....Jackson gained some confidence after being benched to start against UCLA, and then played well against that great backcourt. I expect Jackson to have a big game and take the pressure of Harangody offensively. Defensively no doubt they suck for sure, but hopefully the home court and studying the UCLA drubbing on film will wake up these guys to move their asses and show some defensive intensity. Brey has got to squeeze more out of these guys in terms of defensive effort(Hillesland, Zeller, Ayres). They had Louisville dead to rights in their place, and an Irish win here still gives them a shot at the tournament. Tory Jackson is the key here, and he needs to be a more significant offensive threat to take pressure of Harangody, and free up McAlarney. A more fluid offense will translate into better defense. This team won't drop 3 in a row at home in the conference....
ND +3.5 big
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