TPowell's Saturday Plays (2/7)

khaliagent · 02-07-09, 12:37 AM

can i ask why u are leanin towards cuse?

Dexter · 02-07-09, 12:37 AM

tpowell - i hardly ever play ncaa on my own, but duke at home off a blowout loss jumped off the page to me. thoughts on the game?

Dfjay9 · 02-07-09, 12:38 AM

Line is too high Dex. Bookmakers know people will hammer that.

I'm on cuse as well. Onaku should be healthier than he was against prov.

khaliagent · 02-07-09, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by Dfjay9

Line is too high Dex. Bookmakers know people will hammer that.

I'm on cuse as well. Onaku should be healthier than he was against prov.

they need him for defense and offense as well as good shooting from rautins...thats alot too ask from someone whos ankle is still swollen and soarness from the bigman

TPowell · 02-07-09, 12:44 AM

1. Michigan (+17.5) at UConn

I'm sure some people are asking why can Michigan play UConn better than Louisville and the answer is simple. Michigan has no problem launching 25+ 3 pointers a game. They dont have to rely on getting the rim like most other teams do. John Beilein coaches the 3 pointer and I think that Michigan can give UConn trouble on certain nights. Michigan has the perimeter threats that most others dont have and they'll be more than willing to show them off tommorow.

2. Miami (+14) at Duke

This should set up for the perfect comeback game for the Dukies after being embarassed by Clemson. College basketball tends to go in different directions though. Miami's guards will give Duke fits because of their speed and ability to shoot the ball from deep. They may not have a chance to win in the last few minutes, but with Jack McClinton, I think 14 points is way too much chalk to eat with Duke. I did NOT play this game, mostly because I'm not sold on how consistent Miami will play on the road.

3. Memphis at Gonzaga (-4.5)

Flip a coin! Gonzaga has so many threats on offense its not funny. Memphis is so great defensively that they can hide their TERRIBLE offense. I feel compelled to take Gonzaga, but 4.5 may be too much. Memphis really grinds on defense and could slow the Zags down. Memphis will have trouble scoring because of their pathetic excuse of offensive sets. (Dont feel bad John, we run the same offense at the rec. center!)

TPowell · 02-07-09, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by khaliagent

can i ask why u are leanin towards cuse?

Rautins and Onauaku will both play which is good. Both may still be hurt but I think that Syracuse's interior offense will be too good for Nova. Villanova has surprised me lately, but I think Syracuse will be able to bang them pretty hard on the boards and that will be the difference. It's just a 5 unit play (lean), so I don't have a GREAT feel for this game.

dragon_2K9 · 02-07-09, 01:25 AM

im liking the CINCINNATI +11 over G-town. what are your thoughts? G-town has been play bad and cin looks like a good play here.

TPowell · 02-07-09, 01:30 AM

Those are the last 2 teams I want to bet on or against. Cincy has certainly played better lately, but you never know about them on the road. 11 seems a little high though

THEGREAT30 · 02-07-09, 01:45 AM

None of those are big plays for me. Though, my capping puts me with you on the Ark, Ole Miss, and Florida St games. I have UCONN winning by 21.