Get it while you can. I noticed its offered at the usual books at this hour but not @ the SBR Book. Let's take a closer look at this game...
NM St 14-5 SU, 9-5 ATS this year, 4-1 ATS last 5. Hawaii 10-8 SU, 8-7 ATS, 6-1 ATS last 7. Ostrowski missed Thursday's game w/ LA Tech due to a staph infection and they lost outright at home along with it being their only loss ATS in their last 7 games. Note that Johnson (Hawaii's leading scorer) was also out w/ the flu. Since Ostrowski joined the team after playing for the football team, they are 7-1 ATS. Without him, 1-5 ATS. His ball handling and distribution earns him a 3.38 assist to turnover ratio and also the conference assist leader at 9/game. As of today, he still hasn't practiced with the team and is questionable to play tonight. Nothing is noted about Johnson and his status but I'm sure he's recovered and is going to play but who know's what effects the flu still has on him. Hawaii at home can be tough but I still feel that without Ostrowski, they are a different team. He may still play but its highly unlikely.
Common opponents this year:
NMST (-8) @ SJST 79-63 W
NMST (-5.5) @ LATECH 83-73 W
SJST @ Hawaii (-8) 69-82 W
LATECH @ Hawaii (-9.5) 74-70 L
The Aggies are 14-5 this season and 4-0 in the WAC. NM State has two players in double figures with Wendell McKines leading the way @ 18.6 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, and senior guard Hernst Laroche @ 12.1 pts/game. Rahman at 6'11" should give Juaquim some problems in the paint with his presence and size. McKines should also matchup well vs Thomas of Hawaii.
Hawaii is still dangerous with their bigs down low and Johnson will be the dark horse. Nothing is certain and if Johnson is on fire, Hawaii may cover and win. Based on what I've seen and heard on internet streams, Hawaii is a turnover prone team. Look for NMSt to take advantage. I'll be taking my shot, going large against Hawaii and figuring that w/out Ostrowski.... NMST wins 81-72.
Far from being a lock but I would be cautious if taking Hawaii in this spot. Fade or tail at your own risk. Good luck everyone.
NM St 14-5 SU, 9-5 ATS this year, 4-1 ATS last 5. Hawaii 10-8 SU, 8-7 ATS, 6-1 ATS last 7. Ostrowski missed Thursday's game w/ LA Tech due to a staph infection and they lost outright at home along with it being their only loss ATS in their last 7 games. Note that Johnson (Hawaii's leading scorer) was also out w/ the flu. Since Ostrowski joined the team after playing for the football team, they are 7-1 ATS. Without him, 1-5 ATS. His ball handling and distribution earns him a 3.38 assist to turnover ratio and also the conference assist leader at 9/game. As of today, he still hasn't practiced with the team and is questionable to play tonight. Nothing is noted about Johnson and his status but I'm sure he's recovered and is going to play but who know's what effects the flu still has on him. Hawaii at home can be tough but I still feel that without Ostrowski, they are a different team. He may still play but its highly unlikely.
Common opponents this year:
NMST (-8) @ SJST 79-63 W
NMST (-5.5) @ LATECH 83-73 W
SJST @ Hawaii (-8) 69-82 W
LATECH @ Hawaii (-9.5) 74-70 L
The Aggies are 14-5 this season and 4-0 in the WAC. NM State has two players in double figures with Wendell McKines leading the way @ 18.6 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, and senior guard Hernst Laroche @ 12.1 pts/game. Rahman at 6'11" should give Juaquim some problems in the paint with his presence and size. McKines should also matchup well vs Thomas of Hawaii.
Hawaii is still dangerous with their bigs down low and Johnson will be the dark horse. Nothing is certain and if Johnson is on fire, Hawaii may cover and win. Based on what I've seen and heard on internet streams, Hawaii is a turnover prone team. Look for NMSt to take advantage. I'll be taking my shot, going large against Hawaii and figuring that w/out Ostrowski.... NMST wins 81-72.
Far from being a lock but I would be cautious if taking Hawaii in this spot. Fade or tail at your own risk. Good luck everyone.
