tnx Nolan, got an angry gripe from one poster who was mad things were a bit out of order yesterday but i always explain that days with games going all day, and if i post games at midnight to grab a few early lines and through the day, they are not going to be in order of strength at first. Lot to keep up with all the bball games and 5-6 sports i cap.... thought he understood this but some like to gripe and complain about anything.
Xavier-3-118 (Top play)
Saint John's/UConn Over 147 (Top play)
Villanova/DePaul Over 134
Toledo/WVU Over 153-120
Nova should beat DePaul by close to 20 or more. DePaul has had a horrendous start losing 8 of the first 11 games. DePaul ranks in the lower 3rd for almost every important category (253rd in the country in points per game, 269th in scoring defense, 257th in field goal percentage and 238th in 3-point defense. The Blue Demons have also struggled with the basketball, ranked just 328th in the country in turnovers per game. They are 303rd in total rebounding this season). Contrast that to the pesky Nova wildcats who got a signature win over the UNC Tar Heels, Nova relies heavily on 2 aspects of the game. 3 Point shooting and Defense.
Nova ranks 33rd in the country in 3-point field goals per game. The Wildcats have a stifling Defense that rotates man to zone, ranking an impressive 36th in the country in points allowed per game. Furthermore, while DePaul turns the ball over a LOT, Nova protects the ball, ranking 24th in turnovers per game, and 67rd in the nation in FG Defense, and more importantly have a big advantage on the glass ranking 83rd in total rebounding. Last matchup saw Nova winning by 16 at Depaul, and I expect this margin to be greater in front of the Wildcat contingent, decided in several phases where Nova strives (3pt shooting, FG defense and Rebounding).
Villanova-11 (Top play)
Nova ranks 33rd in the country in 3-point field goals per game. The Wildcats have a stifling Defense that rotates man to zone, ranking an impressive 36th in the country in points allowed per game. Furthermore, while DePaul turns the ball over a LOT, Nova protects the ball, ranking 24th in turnovers per game, and 67rd in the nation in FG Defense, and more importantly have a big advantage on the glass ranking 83rd in total rebounding. Last matchup saw Nova winning by 16 at Depaul, and I expect this margin to be greater in front of the Wildcat contingent, decided in several phases where Nova strives (3pt shooting, FG defense and Rebounding).
Villanova-11 (Top play)
anyone else watch end of Butler game? STUPID Coaching, Butler backers got Hosed there....up 3 with 4 secs and they DONT foul, let Providence hit open 3 go to OT, now down 10....this with a TIRED Butler team who flew first thing this AM bc of mechanical issues last night, started out game down 15-0...now in OT 12-2....so STUPID BUTLER.
I told my wife once he hit that 3, our fate was sealed. fans were back in the game going nuts, Butler looked shook and Prov had Momentum on their side, plus Butler was exhausted after just getting to RI early in AM thanks to flight issues. absolutely dumb ending. Thad needs to apologize to his team and all their fans. EASY decision FOUL or at worst GUARD THE PERIMETER!!
sorry meant to do this earlier, summarizing all the plays and in best order i can...Cashed top play Miss state easily and #2 Xavier up 17...
Miss State-2-120-W
Xavier-3-118-W
Florida Atlantic+7-115
Villanova-11 (See Writeup)
Butler+6-L(HOSED went to OT, up 3 with 4 secs and DONT FOUL? STUPID BUTLER!!)
Toledo+5-115-L
UNCAss(heville-4)-115
Saint John's/UConn Over 147
Vandy/Memphis Over 149
Detroit/NC State Over 144-W
Toledo/WVU Over 153-120-W
Villanova/DePaul Over 134
FAU/Arizona Over 162-115
Top plays: Miss State, Xavier, Florida Atlantic,Villanova, Butler, Saint John's/UConn Over, Vandy/Memphis Over
Miss State-2-120-W
Xavier-3-118-W
Florida Atlantic+7-115
Villanova-11 (See Writeup)
Butler+6-L(HOSED went to OT, up 3 with 4 secs and DONT FOUL? STUPID BUTLER!!)
Toledo+5-115-L
UNCAss(heville-4)-115
Saint John's/UConn Over 147
Vandy/Memphis Over 149
Detroit/NC State Over 144-W
Toledo/WVU Over 153-120-W
Villanova/DePaul Over 134
FAU/Arizona Over 162-115
Top plays: Miss State, Xavier, Florida Atlantic,Villanova, Butler, Saint John's/UConn Over, Vandy/Memphis Over
