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  • Illusion
    Restricted User
    • 08-09-05
    • 25166

    #1
    West Virginia/Duke
    Duke relies way too much on their outside shooting. I took West Virginia and the points last night. I may even play the moneyline. What are your thoughts?
  • rjt721
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 02-06-07
    • 7929

    #2
    WVU is almost equally reliant on perimeter shooting. Very similar teams, and Duke has more shooters. WVU has a decent shot of winning this game, but I just don't think there's any value in going against Duke following their close call to Belmont. Athleticism is what will doom Duke in this tourney, not a team that plays the same game like WVU.

    I'm passing and hoping Duke and Xavier both win, setting up what would be a huge play for me on X.

    Good luck.
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    • The_Kid
      SBR Hall of Famer
      • 02-09-08
      • 5049

      #3
      Duke is so overrated now. If anyone watched the Belmont game, you'll see what I'm talking about. If WVU can spread Duke out on the perimeter like Belmont, then Duke is in trouble again. If there shots aren't falling, they'll be in more trouble. I agree with you RJT. Even if Duke gets past this game, I don't see them getting past Xavier.
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      • stingyrivers
        SBR MVP
        • 01-15-08
        • 1240

        #4
        when they get past this game, they do get by purdue though
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        • BigOrangeTitans
          SBR MVP
          • 11-23-07
          • 4504

          #5
          Duke wins this game.
          Coach k over huggins
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          • andyman009
            SBR Wise Guy
            • 02-21-08
            • 662

            #6
            they win this followed by a loss to xavier
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            • WestsidePete
              SBR Hall of Famer
              • 07-19-07
              • 8049

              #7
              Originally posted by andyman009
              they win this followed by a loss to xavier
              you like duke tomorrow?? i really don't...picked wv going to the sweet 16 as soon as the brackets were out...whats your take on this game....
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              • andyman009
                SBR Wise Guy
                • 02-21-08
                • 662

                #8
                well i think the belmont game is going to light up a flame up their asses...look for nelson to have a reality check and actually contribute tomorrow...plus i wasnt exactly impressed by west virginia's play against arizona...i absolutely hate duke as a team but i cant let emotion play a factor in my plays...as weak as they appear, i dont think west virginia is a better overall team...then again when i made my bracket, i didnt expect the belmont game to be that close either..
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                • WestsidePete
                  SBR Hall of Famer
                  • 07-19-07
                  • 8049

                  #9
                  belmont and clemson took them apart...but i wouldn't play the wv moneyline...if it's a close game duke will get the calls guaranteed...only taking the pts for me
                  if you look at duke's last 10 games they've done nothing...going 6-4 and only beat average or below average teams

                  WINS
                  st johns
                  g tech
                  nc st
                  virginia
                  g tech
                  belmont

                  no wins vs tourney teams

                  west virginia has gone 9-3 in last twelve losing 3 games to tourney teams...nova, uconn, gtown
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                  • LT Profits
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 10-27-06
                    • 90963

                    #10
                    West Virginia ML
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                    • trojan87
                      SBR High Roller
                      • 03-11-08
                      • 111

                      #11
                      normally i'd take the WV ML but i can see duke pulling a golden horseshoe out of its ass and hansbrough dropping in a buzzer beater. ill take the points
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                      • MonkeyF0cker
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 06-12-07
                        • 12144

                        #12
                        Originally posted by trojan87
                        normally i'd take the WV ML but i can see duke pulling a golden horseshoe out of its ass and hansbrough dropping in a buzzer beater. ill take the points
                        I have a funny feeling Hansbrough won't be wearing a Duke jersey tomorrow. In any case, I'm leaning Duke right now.
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                        • junkman773
                          Restricted User
                          • 02-04-08
                          • 1316

                          #13
                          W.virg out right played on ML
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                          • LT Profits
                            SBR Aristocracy
                            • 10-27-06
                            • 90963

                            #14
                            I actually ended up playing WVa +4. If your book has less than +4, then I'd play ML.
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                            • regularguy
                              SBR Wise Guy
                              • 09-12-07
                              • 781

                              #15
                              I think Duke comes out with a vengeance today. I'm not a big Duke lover, but I'm wary about this game.

                              And, I agree with BOT as well. Coaching advantage: Duke.
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                              • ACCBball
                                SBR Sharp
                                • 02-26-08
                                • 264

                                #16
                                tough game for sides so going with over

                                Like someone said earlier in this post, both are jump shooting teams and we saw with Belmont that Duke's D can be scored on so I am taking the over first half. I think Duke comes out with tons of energy. All year after a poor performance they come out and play really well, maybe their legs are a bit tired but I think the first half they will go over 70.
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                                • WestsidePete
                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                  • 07-19-07
                                  • 8049

                                  #17
                                  you would have thought the coaching advantage could help get them more than a 1 pt win vs Belmont...and Huggins is a better coach then who ever coaches Belmont...Duke gave up 70 to Belmont...in fact they've given up 70 or more in 8 of last 10 games...the only two they didn't was vs St John's and G Tech...they simply haven't stopped teams from scoring
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                                  • Bigcrank23
                                    SBR Sharp
                                    • 11-14-06
                                    • 276

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by WestsidePete
                                    you would have thought the coaching advantage could help get them more than a 1 pt win vs Belmont...and Huggins is a better coach then who ever coaches Belmont...Duke gave up 70 to Belmont...in fact they've given up 70 or more in 8 of last 10 games...the only two they didn't was vs St John's and G Tech...they simply haven't stopped teams from scoring
                                    So what your saying is the over is the play
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                                    • WestsidePete
                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                      • 07-19-07
                                      • 8049

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by Bigcrank23
                                      So what your saying is the over is the play

                                      like WV but definitely the over is a decent play...don't see either team scoring under 70 and the winner should reach 80
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                                      • Bigcrank23
                                        SBR Sharp
                                        • 11-14-06
                                        • 276

                                        #20
                                        Just placed this one....what do you think?

                                        4 Team Teaser #109373545
                                        Basketball - College Lines Total
                                        NCAA TOURNAMENT - Second Round - Verizon Center, Washington, DC
                                        (525) West Virginia vs. (526) Duke Over 138 Sat@2:10p

                                        (Teased 10.0 points)


                                        Basketball - College Lines Point Spread
                                        NCAA TOURNAMENT - Second Round - @ Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
                                        (535) Marquette +13½ Sat@6:45p
                                        Competitor: (536) Stanford

                                        (Teased 10.0 points)


                                        Basketball - College Lines Total
                                        NCAA TOURNAMENT - Second Round - @ Qwest Center, Omaha, NE
                                        (527) UNLV vs. (528) Kansas Over 128 Sat@6:50p

                                        (Teased 10.0 points)


                                        (528) Kansas -4 Sat@6:50p
                                        Competitor: (527) UNLV

                                        (Teased 10.0 points)
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                                        • moses millsap
                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                          • 08-25-05
                                          • 8289

                                          #21
                                          Plus 4' now at WSEX.
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                                          • McRich
                                            SBR Wise Guy
                                            • 10-26-07
                                            • 961

                                            #22
                                            I took Duke last night at -3.5 for two units. I think Duke rebounds for a six point victory today.
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                                            • BigD
                                              SBR MVP
                                              • 09-23-05
                                              • 1096

                                              #23
                                              I like WVU +4
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                                              • awhitejackson
                                                SBR MVP
                                                • 11-15-07
                                                • 2265

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by LT Profits
                                                West Virginia ML
                                                I like your style........
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                                                • jackpot269
                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                  • 09-24-07
                                                  • 12842

                                                  #25
                                                  I took WVU ML.
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                                                  • zootiehead
                                                    SBR MVP
                                                    • 12-09-06
                                                    • 1715

                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by BigOrangeTitans
                                                    Duke wins this game.
                                                    Coach k over huggins

                                                    I believe Huggins is 1-0 vs Coach K.
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                                                    • andrewaxia
                                                      Restricted User
                                                      • 02-11-08
                                                      • 1419

                                                      #27
                                                      Duke doesn't have trouble with outside shooting teams. Duke has trouble with teams that have quick guards that penetrate and makes a defense chase.

                                                      I can see playing WV +4, but I don't see Duke losing this game. I took Duke -3 when the line came out.
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                                                      • INVEGA MAN
                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                        • 01-30-08
                                                        • 6800

                                                        #28
                                                        Duke will get all the close calls. Either bet Duke or stay away from the game
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                                                        • greek
                                                          SBR MVP
                                                          • 10-01-07
                                                          • 1680

                                                          #29
                                                          I Think You Right X Not Purdue

                                                          GL MY BROHAM
                                                          Originally posted by andyman009
                                                          they win this followed by a loss to xavier
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                                                          • awhitejackson
                                                            SBR MVP
                                                            • 11-15-07
                                                            • 2265

                                                            #30
                                                            these refs are sooo far up dukes ass
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                                                            • greek
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 10-01-07
                                                              • 1680

                                                              #31
                                                              dont ever tell me a game cant be rigged!!!!!!!!!!
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                                                              • Illusion
                                                                Restricted User
                                                                • 08-09-05
                                                                • 25166

                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by awhitejackson
                                                                these refs are sooo far up dukes ass
                                                                Wouldn't be a Duke game if they didn't have their sixth man.
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                                                                • jackpot269
                                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                                  • 09-24-07
                                                                  • 12842

                                                                  #33
                                                                  WVA needs to pick it up a notch
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                                                                  • Illusion
                                                                    Restricted User
                                                                    • 08-09-05
                                                                    • 25166

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Thank god Duke has been turning the ball over. With the refs in their pocket today we are gonna alot of breaks to get back in this one.
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                                                                    • greek
                                                                      SBR MVP
                                                                      • 10-01-07
                                                                      • 1680

                                                                      #35
                                                                      You Got That Right

                                                                      Originally posted by Illusion
                                                                      Thank god Duke has been turning the ball over. With the refs in their pocket today we are gonna alot of breaks to get back in this one.
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