How are Miami favored by only 5?

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  • ZXCVBNM
    SBR MVP
    • 09-17-08
    • 1027

    #1
    How are Miami favored by only 5?
    Red Storm have played nothing but cupcakes this year and lost to the only two decent teams that came their way (VT and BC) - unless I am mistaken Miami can win this somewhat comfortably..
  • Husker36
    SBR MVP
    • 12-02-08
    • 3846

    #2
    To answer your question......

    St Johns is at home. Miami just lost by 19 to barely ranked Clemson.
    That's why Miami is only favored by 5.

    The line was at 5.5...... the money is going on St Johns.
    I guess you have to ask yourself..... is Miami better than Virginia Tech. The computer rankings have Miami at #39 and Vtech at #72, so I guess they think so. (St John's is #97)

    Again, going back to that Clemson game....... Miami came out looking good taking a 21-9 lead. But their guard play had been sloppy had they had a ton of turnovers.
    So how does Miami look after getting beat by 19 at home?

    I would think Miami would be the pick here. They are the better team.
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    • WannabeWilly
      SBR Rookie
      • 10-27-08
      • 36

      #3
      I'm an amateur recreational player, so my opinions should be filtered. I'm shoving my chips heavy on Miami. This is the play of the day for me. Double Digits.
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      • unde0087
        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
        • 03-27-08
        • 28956

        #4
        Normally i wouldn't doubt this line but the Red Storm will be playing without their starting point guard and their leading scorer today. With a team that has no depth that is some serious injury trouble
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        • ZXCVBNM
          SBR MVP
          • 09-17-08
          • 1027

          #5
          Thanks for the analysis Husker..

          Well this was the same situation as the VT game.. Johnnies were even favored then. If Miami is overrated, then St. John's is even more so. And the line has been dropping to -3.5 so that's my play.
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          • Chi_archie
            SBR Aristocracy
            • 07-22-08
            • 63172

            #6
            Miami actually has one of the top sos's right now I believe...while st. john's is one of the worst
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            • Iwinyourmoney
              SBR Posting Legend
              • 04-18-07
              • 18368

              #7
              I have StJohns +2.5 1st half and +4.5 game. Should be a close one
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              • keitht
                SBR Wise Guy
                • 12-06-08
                • 878

                #8
                i got miami and over first half.... winner winner
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                • Husker36
                  SBR MVP
                  • 12-02-08
                  • 3846

                  #9
                  Cash it in!
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                  • WestsidePete
                    SBR Hall of Famer
                    • 07-19-07
                    • 8049

                    #10
                    Miami the better team and St John's missing two players equals easy cover for Miami
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                    • frostno98
                      SBR Hall of Famer
                      • 09-11-07
                      • 9769

                      #11
                      Bad Vegas line. You'll find one or two, every single Saturday. Although not often against a big time conference, like the ACC.
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                      • nysmoneyman
                        SBR MVP
                        • 04-13-08
                        • 3101

                        #12


                        Date placed:
                        Dec 27, 2008 11:54a


                        Date settled:
                        Dec 27, 2008 1:58p
                        Single131917277
                        Basketball - College Lines (Game) Point Spread
                        (717) Miami Florida -4 Sat@12:00p</SPAN>


                        Final Scores
                        Miami Florida 70
                        St John's 56

                        Outcome: Win
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                        • R3Sports
                          SBR MVP
                          • 03-21-07
                          • 3167

                          #13
                          Good stuff!
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