Virginia -1 at UNC....

[James Marques]

Does UVA drop 2 in a row? They controlled that Duke game for 35 minutes.

[Big Bear]

i lean UNC

[jjgold]

UNC REAL BIG TOP Play

Team should beat national power louisville 2x this year

[PorkChop]

Virginia doesnt allow UNC in the lane at all. Defense will be too much for NC

[DOM_Toretto]

Virginia's execution is leagues above UNC's.

[mahncpa]

I am a huge UNC fan. I am hopeful that the Heels will get it done, but they went to overtime on Saturday and
are banged up. UVA coming off of a tough loss, but I think that takes a little pressure off of them now that
they don't keep hearing about being undefeated. dook beat UVA with 3 pointers. That is not UNC strength.
If I had to bet the game, would have to pick UVA. UVA's defense is really good and I am skeptical that the
Heels can play their inside power game and/or hit enough outside shots to close the deal.

[DOM_Toretto]

UNC doesn't hit 3s or attempt a whole lot. This is key. Duke hit circus 3s to win. VaTech launches a million 3s to stretch Virginia defense and open up the inside to drive. Tonight UVa goes back to its roots, clogging the interior and not letting the heels drive or get rebounds. This actually looks like a great matchup for the Hoos. 67-50 is my guess.

[James Marques]

^^^

[jjgold]

never bet road teams in ncaa

listen to me ..I am a C+ capper right now

[THam12]

An absolute coin flip.

[sweep]

An absolute coin flip.

Thamburger gimme a lean...

[CDUBB_CW]

never bet road teams in ncaa

listen to me ..I am a C+ capper right now

Lol... At least you're honest. Looks like everyone is on UNC. Before the Duke meltdown everyone was raving about UVA's defense.

[THam12]

Thamburger gimme a lean...

No strong leans whatsoever.

But i do lean, slightly, in favor of wright state. Even without JT Yoho, they should compete at home here. They are 12-2 SU against WGB in last 14.

[marcus365]

For all of you think for once in your little brain that duke beat uva on 3's then we must was watching a different. Uva defense is so overrate the tarhills would have beaten them on saturday as well also how could you have pressure on you when youre at home "just stupid to say" now to the game it self if you going to take the hills do so at the half. I am the best on sbr so take the tarhills at the half.

[2daBank]

For all of you think for once in your little brain that duke beat uva on 3's then we must was watching a different. Uva defense is so overrate the tarhills would have beaten them on saturday as well also how could you have pressure on you when youre at home "just stupid to say" now to the game it self if you going to take the hills do so at the half. I am the best on sbr so take the tarhills at the half.

the 3s were a big part of the end of the gm run duke went on..in the 1st half it was duke's ability to get to the rim before uva could set up their d which was causing them problems..

[wufpakman21]

UNC REAL BIG TOP Play

Team should beat national power louisville 2x this year

Here's the thing with Louisville. IT's arguable that they are overrated. Their offense leaves a lot to be desired. I wouldn't compare them to UVA. UVA plays just as good of defense and has a better offense.

[THam12]

For all of you think for once in your little brain that duke beat uva on 3's then we must was watching a different. Uva defense is so overrate the tarhills would have beaten them on saturday as well also how could you have pressure on you when youre at home "just stupid to say" now to the game it self if you going to take the hills do so at the half. I am the best on sbr so take the tarhills at the half.

What the fukk you say?

[Grits n' Gravy]

If heels are dog at tipoff they are the play

[jtoler]

I didn't see control for 36 minutes I saw a tentative team in the first half giving Duke too much respect, you let Duke hang around good chance you'll get beat.

[TheProdigy8199]

the 3s were a big part of the end of the gm run duke went on..in the 1st half it was duke's ability to get to the rim before uva could set up their d which was causing them problems..

^^^^ That's going to be key for the Heels tonight. If they can play in transition and get into the lane before the Virginia D has a chance to set itself and clog up the middle, then UNC will have a lot of success and likely win this game. If they decide to play a half court game and end up settling for jump / perimeter shots, then they'll more than likely lose.

[2daBank]

I didn't see control for 36 minutes I saw a tentative team in the first half giving Duke too much respect, you let Duke hang around good chance you'll get beat.

yea i dont really get that statement considering duke was ahead at the half and was getting to the rim whenever they wanted early on..

[jjgold]

I just hit NC again

[sourtwist]

If heels are dog at tipoff they are the play

Huh? Why does that matter, exactly?

[jtoler]

How this game is refresh will be telling I fan see UNC trying to to be a little mote physical, muddy the game up, get the ball down low, driving to hoop trying to draw fouls, they'll hope to get these calls at home, if decent success it will show more in 2nd half, I'm strongly considering Cavs 1st half, think they come out more focused of the two, prob win but half for me. Yesterday I was hoping Canes get double digit lead into half to jump on State, smoith sailing after that as far as the number.

[Bengals28]

UNC will control the paint with their bigs. UVA won't be able to score with them. UNC by 6+

[mikmak]

Officials???

Anyone know who is officiating the game tonight?

[Grits n' Gravy]

Huh? Why does that matter, exactly?

A trend I have played for 8 years inolving 2 ranked teams. There have been 2 situations that were plays like this over the past week. 2 wins w nd and n Iowa

[Ghenghis Kahn]

UNC doesn't hit 3s or attempt a whole lot. This is key. Duke hit circus 3s to win. VaTech launches a million 3s to stretch Virginia defense and open up the inside to drive. Tonight UVa goes back to its roots, clogging the interior and not letting the heels drive or get rebounds. This actually looks like a great matchup for the Hoos. 67-50 is my guess.

i don't know pal, you really think virginia will win by 17? it's gonna be hard to keep unc to 50 points as you say. pass for me.

[innovation]

If heels are dog at tipoff they are the play

I like whoever is the dog at the closer, too

[grease lightnin]

UNC is at home but the are prone to mistakes and struggle against good defensive teams. Virginia is the best of defensive teams. Plus JJ is really touting UNC. Virginia PK it is.

[boomer62]

UNC REAL BIG TOP Play

Team should beat national power louisville 2x this year

Louisville is not a national power, good team but lack shooters. Actually, no stand out teams this year, lots of parity. Only team is Kentucky but they are very young and can be beat. Going to be a wild March.
I do think NC may be worth a play here if they play up tempo .

[Big Bear]

Louisville is not a national power, good team but lack shooters. Actually, no stand out teams this year, lots of parity. Only team is Kentucky but they are very young and can be beat. Going to be a wild March.
I do think NC may be worth a play here if they play up tempo .

the only team that might be able to beat Kentucky is "The" Ohio State.

[grease lightnin]

I like whoever is the dog at the closer, too

Looks like that is gonna be unc

[2daBank]

^^^^ That's going to be key for the Heels tonight. If they can play in transition and get into the lane before the Virginia D has a chance to set itself and clog up the middle, then UNC will have a lot of success and likely win this game. If they decide to play a half court game and end up settling for jump / perimeter shots, then they'll more than likely lose.

it really rare that you see that happen to uva and i would assume that been a point of emphasis.i have a hard time believing they have that same issue tonight.. i dunno, tough gm. i tend to agree with jtoler about uva 1st half as id expect a lot more focus from them early..

[sweethook]

I want some unc