Minnesota/Purdue Any Thoughts?!

[kcdutton]

I have a fair lean on this one, I was wondering if anyone had some strong knowledge that I might not know, thanks!

KCD

 

[AlwaysKeen]

I'm on Purdue here...impressed with their defense and balance on offense...they'll try to force QB Cupito into some bad decisions here...

 

[silver7]

Good Choice Pags!!

The # is now @ 4, will wait a while longer and then I`m all over Purdue. They know what they have to stop MARONEY! Altho my Goofers have decent WR`s, Cupito is not ready for a D such as this. If by some miracle he were to get hot then Mn. could cover. But don`t forget the D of Mn is as bad as ever. May have improved a bit , but they have not faced a QB as good as Kirsch, a good RB, 2 vet WR`s. Also think Gophers will miss Barber more than they realize. The downside is the Metrodome, Mn. plays well there, and Purdue is 4-8 on turf L12. I may be wrong but will take the pts.

 

[jwunderdog]

Cupito has not impressed me at all, if Purdue's run defense is as good as they say? then you have to like the points. I do not like the line movement though.

 

[THECLOSER]

I am on Minny at -3...I think if this was at Purdue I would be pounding the boilers...but with it being at minny, I gotta take the home team

 

[Kojak]

Being a Boiler alum, I have to say I right now don't have a real firm grasp on this one. Boilers games have not been televised which is probably half the reason I don't. Boilers returned all 11 starters on defense but it seems by final scores that Arizona and Akron put a few too many up for my liking. Also, Purdue offense does seem to still be firing strong which is a plus. This is a very dangerous game for Purdue. They have owned this series under Tiller but this game looms as a trap imo because Purdue have Notre Dame and Iowa at home next 2 weeks. Cupito is not a good quarterback under pressure which this would be considered a pressure game for both sides. Kirsch has played in a few which gives advantage Purdue. What a lot of people may be focusing on Maloney but Jarod Void in one of the leaders as well in the country in rushing. My feeling is that this game will not be a shootout (goes against recent Gopher/Boiler games) and if that is the case, getting above 3 with Purdue may be a good play but feel under 56 may be the best play.

 

[mattglen]

Homecoming game

This is Minnesota's homecoming and they will go to Penn State next week.
For Purdue, they will be thinking ahead to next week's clash with Notre Dame.
Every year the Gophers start fast such as 5-0 or 6-0, then fade away. Believe the Gophers are still in hog's heaven and it may last two or three more weeks.
Can't take the Boilermakers when game is played at Minnesota.

 

[Dawoofdaddy]

I added Minnesota -3 -120 yesterday at skybook.

 

[AlwaysKeen]

agreed Kojak...

 

[beating.vegas]

minnesota is great at home,


give the small number

if the line would of come out at -1 purdue, it would of ended up at minny -3 anyway.

vegs set it so both sides get hit

 

[krazy]

Kojak..I am an IU alum , but .....always follow Tiller. I believe Purdont WILL be focused. THis is the BIG TEN opener. I believe their D will be ready for this one. I am concerned their O is not firing...although Tiller may be playing it straight in the past two weeks. I do like the under.....but I would take the points. GL:fballch3:

 

[mrpotter1]

Minnesota will run the ball down the Boilermaker's throats!!!

 

[SkinsRaj28]

I'm waiting to see if this line will come down at all late. If not, I'll probably buy Minnesota down to -3. I like the Gophers at home in this one.

 

[THECLOSER]

I agree with the above...they will run the ball and pound it hard on the ground...it will be tuff to stop...and they are at home (which is huge for them)

 

[barman0506]

I like the looks of over 55 here.

Last year's tilt was lower scoring for first time in a while. But Minny in September at home and Purdue avg vs Gophers (35 per game past four years and 42 per game past 10 years) both look like teams that can score 24+

Which team will score the additional 7-10 to push it Over? Don't know for sure and don't care. One of them does the job and this hits 60+.

 

[jeffry22]

I like the gophers in this one, they have only had to play the first half in each of their wins so far - otherwise maroneys stats would be huge. also I think purdue is way overrated at #11 - hell, they could barely beat arizona. The gophers will fade - but not yet!

 

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<HR style="COLOR: #fdde82" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->I like the looks of over 55 here.

Last year's tilt was lower scoring for first time in a while. But Minny in September at home and Purdue avg vs Gophers (35 per game past four years and 42 per game past 10 years) both look like teams that can score 24+

Which team will score the additional 7-10 to push it Over? Don't know for sure and don't care. One of them does the job and this hits 60+.
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</TD><TD class=alt1 align=right><!-- controls --></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Purdue has not played Minnesota for 2 years so don't know where you are getting ly at !

 

[silver7]

Goofers Record

The L5 yrs against Big 10 Top tier, i.e. Mi, MSU, Pur, Wi, Iowa, & OSU, @ home over 3 pts is 2-9. The line is now 4-4.5!! Take the 4 or more. BTW HC in this doom dome is no big deal.

 

[AlwaysKeen]

I listened to the Purdue/ Arizona game last week, and Purdue held a pretty good tailback, Mike Bell, in check...while I definitely think Maroney is better, they will limit big runs and force Cupito to try and beat them...