Seriously?
80% public is on the ranked "underdog" on the road. So, there is that.
On top of the 80% public on MU, the line moved from UCLA -2.5 to UCLA -3.5. If just playing off that, you take UCLA.
From a standpoint of matchups, that is where it gets interesting, because these two teams seem to matchup well. I know people will be worried about this being MU's first true road game, and the people on UCLA tonight are most likely playing that angle. However, there is a lot of experience on Missouri, and they're tough. Pauley is also a disaster right now, because UCLA is garbage as a fanbase - so Pauley shouldn't play a factor.
In player matchups, I think they matchup real well, except I don't think UCLA will have an answer for Pressey. And the addition of uber talented Jabari Brown (transfer from Oregon - sat out half of last and the first part of this year) who is already making an impact in limited minutes - it just seems on Paper you even have to give MU the edge there.
Point being, Missouri is incredibly square. This line is no accident. This is a small card, and probably the most likely, and is turning out to be the game with the most action.
I already have SBR points on Missouri. Not sure what to do in real life. Back a square prime time? I do know that there is a big time old cliche of "unranked favorites at home".
I wont be passing. Need a play.
80% public is on the ranked "underdog" on the road. So, there is that.
On top of the 80% public on MU, the line moved from UCLA -2.5 to UCLA -3.5. If just playing off that, you take UCLA.
From a standpoint of matchups, that is where it gets interesting, because these two teams seem to matchup well. I know people will be worried about this being MU's first true road game, and the people on UCLA tonight are most likely playing that angle. However, there is a lot of experience on Missouri, and they're tough. Pauley is also a disaster right now, because UCLA is garbage as a fanbase - so Pauley shouldn't play a factor.
In player matchups, I think they matchup real well, except I don't think UCLA will have an answer for Pressey. And the addition of uber talented Jabari Brown (transfer from Oregon - sat out half of last and the first part of this year) who is already making an impact in limited minutes - it just seems on Paper you even have to give MU the edge there.
Point being, Missouri is incredibly square. This line is no accident. This is a small card, and probably the most likely, and is turning out to be the game with the most action.
I already have SBR points on Missouri. Not sure what to do in real life. Back a square prime time? I do know that there is a big time old cliche of "unranked favorites at home".
I wont be passing. Need a play.