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    USA vs RUSSIA Over or Under ?

    What does everyone think here? im looking at the under hard...does Russia play at a slow tempo? who has watched the Russia games to to say if they think this goes over or under?




    thoughts?

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    Wats the opening total?

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    You could watch the espn360 replays, to get a feel of Russia (I haven't done this so I can't answer your question).

    Thing is, even if Russia play slow, I think the US are going to want to run because US don't have the post players to play a slow game safely. US have to rely on their athletic advantage and tempo to crush Russia into submission.

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    i'm on the over..

    russia has two 7 footers.. the US have lamar odom as the starting center.. i don't see how they don't try to run every chance they get.. and it seems coach K is not fond of the russian coach, prolly doesn't mean anything but hey maybe he'll try to run up the score lol...

    If your looking hard at the under don't let me discourage you, just thought i'd come in here and give my 2 cents on why i'm on the over..

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    alright guys keep the thoughts coming

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    I am on over also, least of all its USA

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    First quarter over 41??

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    My Bets for today;

    First Quarter 41 Over.
    Second Quarter -6,5 USA

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    Russia has size and some decent shooters. They might be able to keep it relatively close. Not sure about the total, leaning unger, but I'm liking russia +24 +100 more.

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    Does Russia play a really slow down offense?

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    over 164 is what i get at bwin, shall i wait
    i am thinking if USA pushes it too much, they run a lot and they got fouled a lot on fastbreak, clock is dead, points are coming

    Russia is scoring like 70-75 i think at least. So from USA we need like 90-95

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    I dont think russia will score 75 pts

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    to be honest, i think russia team lacks consistency so they might be lost on offense and if the shots are not falling- well then we have a problem.

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    Under

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    one interesting bet is the total 3ptrs scored- i think it is gonna be under 18. Russia will score no more than 6-7 - i don't see USA going for 11 3ptrs.

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    I already tossed my money on OVER 167.

    The Americans have to win in a fast paced game. No other way. I saw interviews with Coach K, Odom and Billups on the game. The common denominator on their opponent was that "the Russians are big", aggressive and that they are not a finesse team. We all know that the Americans are very athletic and can play any type of game, so they're probably going to tire out the Russian big men by playing the full court game. I truly think, subsequently, the Russians have no other choice but to go toward a smaller lineup because they can't hang with the Americans. And that's why I can see both teams scoring even over 170.

    Just my thought. Good luck to all!

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    I can't wait for the game to start! I'm a straight out basketball fan!!!

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    Russian coach said he is going to try to slow down the pace.
    http://translate.google.com/translat...F09%2Fblatt%2F
    Shit translation from Russian but good enough to see the quote. Take it for what its worth...

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    thanks thirty two

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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsExecutive View Post
    Does Russia play a really slow down offense?
    russia plays a post up offense and runs down the shot clock. i like the under this is the only chance russia has to win the game

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    Quote Originally Posted by thirtytwo View Post
    Russian coach said he is going to try to slow down the pace.
    http://translate.google.com/translat...F09%2Fblatt%2F
    Shit translation from Russian but good enough to see the quote. Take it for what its worth...
    Good find....and yes, the translation is bad hahha. I just hope the Americans, as they are the better team, prove to me they will do the opposite of what David Blatt wants to do. Blatt is a hater anyway; he wants to do the opposite. I don't know what they taught him at Princeton Univ., but he thought the 1972 game was legit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by haveuseenm View Post
    russia plays a post up offense and runs down the shot clock. i like the under this is the only chance russia has to win the game
    True. I just hope the States kill them early, so that running down the clock isn't an option for them as they need to play catch up. Oh well, I need to defend with what I already have my money on. haha

    GL to those on the UNDER.

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    ok, one quick question, how is russia doing against full/half court press, have watched just the game with the Kiwis

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    maybe russia will kill the shot clock... hope usa wins by 10-20 points

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    Some of you guys have hit on the fact that Russia has a huge advantage in the post. I believe this will be a low scoring game(Under 167). I think Russia +24 is a steal because team USA is as consistent as Brett Favre's retirement plans. Score will probably be around 88-69

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    Russia plays not only slow defense but also slow in offense. they play fast only on counterattacks after turnovers. i dont think USA will let a lot space here, so we might see slow game and under. but its a 50/50 bet so better skip or try livebet.

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    If USA had a comfortable lead after 3Q, the total could go over because USA won't play much defense in 4Q. That is the trend they had. If it is a tight game, the total will be way under. So I will watch the 2H bets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by coinpusha View Post
    Some of you guys have hit on the fact that Russia has a huge advantage in the post. I believe this will be a low scoring game(Under 167). I think Russia +24 is a steal because team USA is as consistent as Brett Favre's retirement plans. Score will probably be around 88-69
    If I were to play the spread I'd definitely lean on Russia simply because the US is very inconsistent and coming off a BLOWOUT win they may have an inflated ego and when the shots aren't falling as often things could get ugly. So with that being said I'd go with Russia +24 and the Under. But if the Russians don't adhere to their game plan and start running with the US then the under is toast.

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    over over it must be over

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    Quote Originally Posted by virus450 View Post
    over over it must be over
    Russia is playing up-tempo so far, I hope they realize this will kill them

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    team Usa looks like shit

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    Mother Russia lookin good...

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    On pace to score 200!! Wow, I didn't see Russia coming out wanting to run with the USA(eventhough it's working)

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    ok.. well .. lets hope usa starts playing some defense and russia starts missing after milking the clock and the under might have a shot.. uggh.. why do i bother betting this crap when football season is here

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    Quote Originally Posted by WVUsuperfan View Post
    ok.. well .. lets hope usa starts playing some defense and russia starts missing after milking the clock and the under might have a shot.. uggh.. why do i bother betting this crap when football season is here
    Because your an addict like the rest of us, lol.

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