MrMonkey:
Leaning is probably the only thing I'll do with this game......statistically these teams are as close as you can get to even. Although Temple has only won 2 of the last 7 meetings between these 2, they beat Saint Joseph's 69-64 in last years A-10 Tournament, won @ Saint Joseph's 57-56, lost @ home 68-67. So the last 3 meetings have been decided by a total of 7 points. IMO this is the definition of a coin flip game.
Here is a look at the projected starters: (top player listed Temple, bottom player listed Saint Joseph's)
7'0" Sergio Olmos (8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist)
6'9" Ahmad Nivins (20 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist)
Vonnegut:
The line movement will be interesting to see, but after further review I will likely make this a no play as well. While Illinois lost its last 4 road games by 10-6-23-13 points, scoring a mere 51.8 ppg (shooting 17-79 from beyond the arc) in those games; Northwestern won its last 3 home games by 9-2-3 points. This is clearly not the same Northwestern team of old, with wins against the likes of Florida State, Minnesota, Michigan State, Wisconsin.....this line actually seems correct to me. Illinois very well may be the clear public favorite, but I also think Northwestern will hold some value in peoples eyes as well.
Guess that leaves the Fighting Irish, wouldn't be surprised if I am the only 1 backing this team. The OT loss @ Louisville started this 7 game slide, in that game Notre Dame scored its last fg in regualtion with a Harangody layup at the 6:59 mark. Then they only managed 2 points in the overtime period, clearly not the finish they were looking for, but imo the game was a lot closer than the 87-73 final score. I'm looking for ND to end the slump against the same team that got them in this slump. Also if ND fails to cover I'd be shocked if the books didn't get cleaned out with this 1. Cardinals are 9-1 in Big East, 5-0 on road, winning by 14-1-19-10-13 points (3-0 as road favorite).
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