Xavier/Memphis... Input wanted

[bigboydan]

I'm really liking Xavier on the ML tonight, however before betting it I would like to gather everyone's thoughts on this game if I could please.

[Brock Landers]

LOVE memphis -6 here, Xavier is luckier than all hell to even be in this game

[bigboydan]

Memphis just isn't the team they were last year though sir. I just can't see them winning this game at all tonight.

[THEGREAT30]

Im with you again today Dan, dont know if that's a good sign. As for Brock, I agree Xavier is lucky as hell to be in this game, but Im sure your aware that almost every team that wins the NCAA Tournament faces some type of adversity during the 6 game run and sometimes they just get damn lucky.

BY THE WAY not saying this is the NCAA Tourney.

[accuscoresucks]

i like the over
looks like a 34 point edge to the overside,cant go wrong with that

as far as sides go my model shows memphis wins by 9

[THEGREAT30]

My model shows Xavier by 9, amazing.

[accuscoresucks]

My model shows Xavier by 9, amazing.

even after xaviers top scoring guy left and commited to memphis

[InTheHole]

Xavier and the points....you can thank me later Dan

[RogueScholar]

Memphis covers the spread in this game, if for no other reason than better coaching. John Calipari has these kids playing like winners already, and Xavier will be outclassed.

[teaserpleaser]

Memphis isnt the same team from last year thats sure but they have more than enough for xavier... I had xavier when they hit the game winning half court shot they should have lost that game i cant see them beating memphis.

[Brock Landers]

That Evans kid for Memphis looks like a real superstar

[sportsguy04]

That Evans kid for Memphis looks like a real superstar

Yeah he was top 3 on rivals and scout for his class. I saw him play in a highschool game when he was playing a local team and he dropped about 35 points.

[SlickFazzer]

As always Memphis is loaded with athletic talent, but how well will they execute early in the season, Calipari always runs a very loose offense. the talent gap may be too much down the stretch. I will be watching for future reference on both teams.

[bigboydan]

So your backing Memphis in this Matchup Slick?

[SlickFazzer]

Not betting it Dan. If i was i would say that the athletic talent of Memphis and their up tempo style will get to Xavier at some point, and they get the win by 6 or more.

[THEGREAT30]

even after xaviers top scoring guy left and commited to memphis

Did he leave this morning? I dont think so.

[SlickFazzer]

Looking at the last game Xavier only shot 37% from the field in a squeaker over Va Tech. Xavier seems to be searching for offense, they lost 3 of top 6 scorers from last year.

Memphis has been forcing 20 TO's a game through 4 games. If xavier isn't able to control tempo or find some realiable scoring, Memphis's athletic talent will take over.

[THEGREAT30]

That Evans kid for Memphis looks like a real superstar

Most "superstars" can shoot, he may be a superstar in making, but he isnt as of now because he cant shoot, I would personally play an extended trapping zone, being that Memphis as a team cant shoot well from the perimeter and dont have a true point guard they would be a mess against an extended zone that puts pressure on players ball handling skills and forces them to make outside shots.

[SlickFazzer]

I can't recall what types of defense Sean Miller typically uses.

[ZBOIZ]

over the total

[SlickFazzer]

In Xaviers win over Missouri, they turned the ball over 22 times and Mizzu forced 16 steals. Xavier is young in the backcourt. MIssouri is coached to Mike Anderson who is a deciple of Nolan Richardsons 40 minutes of hell. Expect Memphis to pressure these young guards in a similar fashion. We will see if they are able to hold up.

[raydog]

not the same team, but we got at least 2 seniors and a freshman who will be in the nba next year. tigers are waaayy more athletic and talented and cal is a much better coach. got word the other night that the team really likes the way the arena looks and its helped with shooting pct. if we play team ball, they wont give us much of a problem.

[TPowell]

Memphis hasnt played anybody near Missouri's quality though. I like Xavier plus the points though

[nysmoneyman]

Memphis should win this game...they have more players that can score

i feel this ain't the Xavier of last year

[SlickFazzer]

Guard play is crucial against athletic, and pressure teams like memphis. Xavier guard play seems to be a weak point early in season.

[flyingillini]

I think Memphis takes this.

[treece]

My model shows Xavier by 9, amazing.

My time machine says Memphis wins by 12.

[jjgold]

I took Memphis in 1st half -3

[EaglesPhan36]

I would think under at 141 is a decent shot.

[SlickFazzer]

As advertised Memphis very athletic, but offensive is loose and unstructured . Lets see is Xavier can execute.

[SlickFazzer]

Mem 1-8 from field. 9-4 xav

[SlickFazzer]

Mem 4-15 from field, down 3 at the under 12 Time out.

[raydog]

this memphis team doesnt play team ball at all. is usually the case cept for last year and year before. taggert would rather play outside the paint and thats gonna hurt them all year long.

[SlickFazzer]

18-16 at the under 8 TO. Athletic difference is evident, but memphis's lame ass spread, weave, drive and dish offense is a joke.

[SlickFazzer]

24-18 xav at the 5 min mark. Memphis players should join the track and field team. Their basketball skills are weak.