UConn +1 and Pacers +6 Tuesday

[No coincidences]

Huskies face an overrated Maryland team at home, and the Pacers get Golden State at home (just hate that it's the first game back from a west coast trip). Thinking of going big on both. Agree? Disagree?

[Chong Wizard]

Maryland vs UConn is actually at MSG but I guess they'll have more fans there

[PorkChop]

I personally think Maryland -1 is a great play. Off DD loss at UNC, with the best backcourt in the nation. I wouldn't call Maryland overrated at all, I just think they haven't put it completely together yet, which is normal in early December. UConn plays inside, Maryland 4 deep threats and PF who shoots three's. UConn could find themselves in trouble here. Great get back spot for Maryland here.

Also lean Virginia -3 in the first of this Jimmy V Classic as well.

[nyplayer33]

So u wanna take pts vs a team that can win by 20 or win by 4...that's like fatso tryin to get hot girl..big play vs golden state??

[kidcudi92]

PACERS

[Ballerholic]

I like the Pacers up against the Warriors who are playing 3 in 4 on a road trip. The Warriors barely beat the Raptors and the Pacers are ranked much higher than them. In regards to the UCONN game, for what reason are you taking them? KenPom has UCONN ranked 1 spot behind Maryland, so I can understand why you think Maryland are overrated. The real line should be Maryland probably -4 or -5 obviously relying on public perception. This line is fishy though, so maybe that's why you like UCONN so much?

[nyplayer33]

Fishy lines don't mean as much as u think..nfl last weekend saw arizona line drop they crushed. As to gs 3 in 4 days etc..they r pros n don't think it matters. I just don't see a reason to be again am unbeaten team

[Ballerholic]

yea fishy lines really don't mean much, it probably just means somebody put a lot of money on the other team. I like to think every team from here on out is going to play the Warriors as if it is the NBA finals. It doesn't mean they'll cover, but theres motivation.

[t-wizzle]

Huskies are not home. Jimmy V Classic at the Garden.

[survive]

Playing at MSG might as well be home the way UConn plays there

[jjgold]

How is UCONN this year?

[t-wizzle]

How is Maryland "overrated?"

[jjgold]

I rather take Maryland if I had to play game

[FlipsideRM]

I'm actually opposite of both

[Regul8er]

UConn is not at home NC....neutral site.

I guess you can throw this one out the window now.

[GHSCREW]

UConn is not at home NC....neutral site.

I guess you can throw this one out the window now.

MSG is storrs south.

[No coincidences]

How is Maryland "overrated?"

I've watched them play three times -- against Rider, Illinois State and North Carolina. Sure doesn't look like a Top-5 team to me.

[t-wizzle]

I've watched them play three times -- against Rider, Illinois State and North Carolina. Sure doesn't look like a Top-5 team to me.

It's early. Not sure they are top 5 but definitely a very good team. Their lines haven't really been inflated. Not sure what they are ATS but Vegas has been pretty sharp on their games I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[No coincidences]

It's early. Not sure they are top 5 but definitely a very good team. Their lines haven't really been inflated. Not sure what they are ATS but Vegas has been pretty sharp on their games I think. Correct me if I'm wrong.

They're 3-5 ATS. Overvalued not by Vegas, but the KenPom nerdomatics.

Trimble is really good. They miss Dez Wells, though. He did all of the dirty work.

[FlipsideRM]

Why is uconn going to beat Maryland? I just don't see it

[t-wizzle]

They're 3-5 ATS. Overvalued not by Vegas, but the KenPom nerdomatics.

Trimble is really good. They miss Dez Wells, though. He did all of the dirty work.

Right but they could just as easily be 5-3 ATS. I know they didn't beat the Illinois State closer but that line moved 4 points or something IIRC and the UNC game was a very sharp number.

Regardless, I don't follow that KenPom crap. He probably had Nova #1 going into yesterday

[PorkChop]

Why is uconn going to beat Maryland? I just don't see it

Me either.

[KRIT]

I've watched them play three times -- against Rider, Illinois State and North Carolina. Sure doesn't look like a Top-5 team to me.

Most years they wouldn't be a top 5 team, but this year they are because this is probably the worst year for college basketball in a long time. Zero dominant teams. It's wide open this year. The fact that Michigan State is the #1 team in the nation tells you just how much of a down year it is for ncaab.

Maryland is good, but they are soft.

[t-wizzle]

Most years they wouldn't be a top 5 team, but this year they are because this is probably the worst year for college basketball in a long time. Zero dominant teams. It's wide open this year. The fact that Michigan State is the #1 team in the nation tells you just how much of a down year it is for ncaab.

Maryland is good, but they are soft.

KRIT I hear this argument every year. Everyone thinks teams are worse than the previous year across the board.

I'm really looking forward to this season. Happy we don't have Kentucky blowing teams out of the water every game. That wasn't fun. This year will be fun. And then next year we will lament that the teams aren't as good as they were in 2015-2016.

[jjgold]

I say it goes 1-1

[No coincidences]

I say it goes 1-1

Probably.

[KRIT]

KRIT I hear this argument every year. Everyone thinks teams are worse than the previous year across the board.

I'm really looking forward to this season. Happy we don't have Kentucky blowing teams out of the water every game. That wasn't fun. This year will be fun. And then next year we will lament that the teams aren't as good as they were in 2015-2016.

This truly feels like a down year. This is the first year in a while Kentucky isn't a powerhouse. If there is ever a year to get in some future bets on longshots to win it all, this is it. At least one 4 seed or worst should make the final four this year.

[t-wizzle]

This truly feels like a down year. This is the first year in a while Kentucky isn't a powerhouse. If there is ever a year to get in some future bets on longshots to win it all, this is it. At least one 4 seed or worst should make the final four this year.

Bro Kentucky was like an 8 seed in the tourney just two seasons ago haha.

[KRIT]

Bro Kentucky was like an 8 seed in the tourney just two seasons ago haha.

You're right.

Still feels more wide open than ever.

[t-wizzle]

You're right.

Still feels more wide open than ever.

Totally agree but that's a good thing. Really think it's going to be a fun year in college hoops.

One thing though - the Pac 12 looks VERY weak. They have some solid teams but nobody top 10 worthy.

[NardVa]

UConn almost down 20...game is already in blow out status....not sure how they got a Top 25 ranking..these jokers are CIT tournament at best...

[Bmoredd]

You got to love it, MD soft? MD overrated? I don't think so.

[PorkChop]

I personally think Maryland -1 is a great play. Off DD loss at UNC, with the best backcourt in the nation. I wouldn't call Maryland overrated at all, I just think they haven't put it completely together yet, which is normal in early December. UConn plays inside, Maryland 4 deep threats and PF who shoots three's. UConn could find themselves in trouble here. Great get back spot for Maryland here.

Also lean Virginia -3 in the first of this Jimmy V Classic as well.

[jjgold]

it is that time of year when we all start to lose everything we have

Be careful

[No coincidences]

Nice calls. Glad you guys talked me out of both of these plays.

I still managed to get worked over by the Nuggets' implosion, though.