I'm leaning hard on taking UNLV +10 against Mizzou. I think these 2 teams have similar styles of play. Just wanted to get your thoughts here. Thanks!
fletcher
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Hey Monk......I know you werent asking my opinion, but I read all of the newspapers from Columbia and Las Vegas because I really wanted to take UNLV here. My power rankings have this game as Mizzou -4.
I just cant do it though....too many unanswered questions.....Mizzou just lost their 6th man for the year Kleiza, and Randy Pulley was dismissed from the team.....not to mention the other off court issues that have nagged Mizzou all year.
I also read that UNLV team members were pissed at each other recently. Odell Blankson just went off on the team saying that he doesnt like them off-court, etc. Both teams are full of poor character players IMO.
9 Points is a lot....but I just cant take a chance with these Jeckel and Hyde teams.
Hope that helps a little until Fletch gives us the local feel.
I just cant do it though....too many unanswered questions.....Mizzou just lost their 6th man for the year Kleiza, and Randy Pulley was dismissed from the team.....not to mention the other off court issues that have nagged Mizzou all year.
I also read that UNLV team members were pissed at each other recently. Odell Blankson just went off on the team saying that he doesnt like them off-court, etc. Both teams are full of poor character players IMO.
9 Points is a lot....but I just cant take a chance with these Jeckel and Hyde teams.
Hope that helps a little until Fletch gives us the local feel.
Blazer 3* Wake Forest, Pitt
California Sports 4* Dayton
Dave Cokin Under the Hat: UNLV
Dr Bob 3* Duquesne
EZ Winners 5* UConn,
3* Kansas, North Carolina,
1* Duke
Jim Feist 5* Kansas
LT Profits 2* Maryland, Missouri, nc st Under,
Mike Martell 4* GOW: Pittsburgh
NSA 20* Pittsburgh
10* No Carolina St, Maryland,
5* Wake Forest, 2* Nebraska
Northcoast
comp line 4* Rutgers
3* rock chalk: Kansas
Mike Lee: opinion - Duquesne
Master: opinion - NBA All Star Over,
Paragrin Sports 5* Marshall, Cincin, Duquesne, Kansas,
Sean Michaels Pitt, W Michigan, Kansas, No Carolina St,
SGH No Carolina, Kansas, UConn, No Car St,
Lenny Stevens 10* Dayton, Cincin,
StatFox W Michigan by 9, UConn by 1, Wake by 4, Kansas by 1,
Rutgers by 9, Dayton by 13, No Carolina by 6,
Missouri by 8, Duke by 1, Manhatten by 19, Iona by 3,
See Below for Vegas Sports Insider - Ceasar Sports
3G 5* Duquesne, Rutgers
4* Cincin,
AC Taft
Gold Sheet Key Releases:
KENT STATE by 24 over Marshall (Wednesday, February 18)
HAWAII by 8 over Boise State (Wednesday, February 18)
other plays are on the Trends page
Pointwise Key Releases:
GEO WASHINGTON over Dayton (Wed) RATING: 1
DETROIT over Loyola-Chicago (Wed) RATING: 2
IDAHO over Cal-Fullerton (Thurs) RATING: 2
ARKANSAS ST over Fla-Int'al (Mon) RATING: 3
WESTERN MICHIGAN over Toledo (Wed) RATING: 4
NORTH CAROLINA ST over Duke (Sun) RATING: 5
FLORIDA ST over Virginia (Tues) RATING: 5
buddywright top: Manhatten
reg: W Michigan
gamblinman 1* W Michigan, Pittsburgh, Duquesne,
knockonwood Nebraska,
oldman Pittsburgh, Cincin, Maryland, No Carolina St,
rainman 50* GOY Duke
scruff W Michigan, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, Dayton, Manhatten,
shorty 10* Kansas, Cincin,
7* W Michigan,
5* UConn,
sparkie 5* Pitt, No Car St,
2* Rutgers, No Carolina,
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(NSA)
20* CBB Pittsburgh -1
10* CBB Maryland +7
10* CBB NC State +4
5* CBB Wake Forest -4.5
2* CBB Nebraska +@.5
(CHICAGO)
FORTUNE 500: 20* CBB NC State +4
EXECUTIVE: CBB Maryland +7
EXECUTIVE: CBB Marshall +7
DIRECTORS: CBB Rutgers -7.5
DIRECTORS: CBB UNLV +9.5
(CAMPONE)
CADILLAC: 20* CBB NC State +4
WISEGUY ACTION: CBB Dayton -12.5
SHARP EDGE: CBB Marshall +7
SHARP EDGE: CBB Pittsburgh -1
SHARP EDGE: CBB Wake Forest -4.5
(CALLAHAN)
20* CBB Rutgers -7.5
15* CBB NC State +4
10* CBB UNLV +9.5
5* CBB Dayton -12.5
5* CBB Maryland +7
(HOLLYWOOD)
INSIDE ACTION: 20* CBB UNLV +9.5
BLUE RIBBON: CBB Nebraska +2.5
WISEGUY EDGE: CBB NC State +4
WISEGUY EDGE: CBB Dayton -12.5
WISEGUY EDGE: CBB Rutgers -7.5
(MICHIGAN)
BIG HOUSE: 20* CBB UNLV +9.5
LOCKERROOM: 10* CBB Dayton -12.5
PRESSBOX: 5* CBB Pittsburgh -1
PRESSBOX: 5* CBB NC State +4
PRESSBOX: 5* CBB Maryland +7
(NEW YORK)
INNER CIRCLE: 20* CBB Dayton -12.5
SYNDICATE: CBB NC State +4
SYNDICATE: CBB UNLV +9.5
SYNDICATE: CBB Marshall +7
DATA: CBB Ruitgers -7.5
(SOUTH BEACH)
ZEBRA CLUB: 20* CBB NC State +4
BIG ACTION: CBB Nebraska +2
BIG ACTION: CBB Pittsburgh -1
HILTON: CBB Wake Forest -4.5
HILTON: CBB Marshall +7
(VIP ACTION)
VIP CLUB: 20* CBB Wake Forest -4.5
ROXY'S: CBB NC State +4
ROXY'S: CBB Maryland +7
RIVERBOAT: CBB Rutgers -7.5
(20* CONSENSUS)
CBB NC State +4
CEASARSPORTS:
3* KANSAS,2*MARYLAND,IONA Note: 25-7-2 L/36 in Col. Hoops,6-2 L/8 5* LOCKS Record: 131-90-4 (+78)
BIG DOG: 50*LK-PITT,20*DUKE Record: 87-80-2 (+30)
H-D SPORTS: TOP-MARSHALL,REG-WF-OVER Record: 93-57-2
JIMMYS?PICS: 400* CINCY,300*KANSAS Record: 90-56-2 (+9700)
MALIBU MAN: 500%DAYTON,350%PITT,RUTGERS Record: 84-67-2 (+5950%)
GOLD STAR: 40* DUKE,20*MARSHALL Note: 20-9-1 in NCAA L/30 Record: 92-81-3 (+340)
DDC: 3* RUTGERS,1* UNLV Record: 83-89-3 (-5)
CEASAR SPORTS PLAYERS CLUB
Game of the Day: MARYLAND
TV Game: PITT
Revenge Game: MARSHALL
Blow Out: DAYTON
Dog: CINCINATTI
California Sports 4* Dayton
Dave Cokin Under the Hat: UNLV
Dr Bob 3* Duquesne
EZ Winners 5* UConn,
3* Kansas, North Carolina,
1* Duke
Jim Feist 5* Kansas
LT Profits 2* Maryland, Missouri, nc st Under,
Mike Martell 4* GOW: Pittsburgh
NSA 20* Pittsburgh
10* No Carolina St, Maryland,
5* Wake Forest, 2* Nebraska
Northcoast
comp line 4* Rutgers
3* rock chalk: Kansas
Mike Lee: opinion - Duquesne
Master: opinion - NBA All Star Over,
Paragrin Sports 5* Marshall, Cincin, Duquesne, Kansas,
Sean Michaels Pitt, W Michigan, Kansas, No Carolina St,
SGH No Carolina, Kansas, UConn, No Car St,
Lenny Stevens 10* Dayton, Cincin,
StatFox W Michigan by 9, UConn by 1, Wake by 4, Kansas by 1,
Rutgers by 9, Dayton by 13, No Carolina by 6,
Missouri by 8, Duke by 1, Manhatten by 19, Iona by 3,
See Below for Vegas Sports Insider - Ceasar Sports
3G 5* Duquesne, Rutgers
4* Cincin,
AC Taft
Gold Sheet Key Releases:
KENT STATE by 24 over Marshall (Wednesday, February 18)
HAWAII by 8 over Boise State (Wednesday, February 18)
other plays are on the Trends page
Pointwise Key Releases:
GEO WASHINGTON over Dayton (Wed) RATING: 1
DETROIT over Loyola-Chicago (Wed) RATING: 2
IDAHO over Cal-Fullerton (Thurs) RATING: 2
ARKANSAS ST over Fla-Int'al (Mon) RATING: 3
WESTERN MICHIGAN over Toledo (Wed) RATING: 4
NORTH CAROLINA ST over Duke (Sun) RATING: 5
FLORIDA ST over Virginia (Tues) RATING: 5
buddywright top: Manhatten
reg: W Michigan
gamblinman 1* W Michigan, Pittsburgh, Duquesne,
knockonwood Nebraska,
oldman Pittsburgh, Cincin, Maryland, No Carolina St,
rainman 50* GOY Duke
scruff W Michigan, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, Dayton, Manhatten,
shorty 10* Kansas, Cincin,
7* W Michigan,
5* UConn,
sparkie 5* Pitt, No Car St,
2* Rutgers, No Carolina,
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(NSA)
20* CBB Pittsburgh -1
10* CBB Maryland +7
10* CBB NC State +4
5* CBB Wake Forest -4.5
2* CBB Nebraska +@.5
(CHICAGO)
FORTUNE 500: 20* CBB NC State +4
EXECUTIVE: CBB Maryland +7
EXECUTIVE: CBB Marshall +7
DIRECTORS: CBB Rutgers -7.5
DIRECTORS: CBB UNLV +9.5
(CAMPONE)
CADILLAC: 20* CBB NC State +4
WISEGUY ACTION: CBB Dayton -12.5
SHARP EDGE: CBB Marshall +7
SHARP EDGE: CBB Pittsburgh -1
SHARP EDGE: CBB Wake Forest -4.5
(CALLAHAN)
20* CBB Rutgers -7.5
15* CBB NC State +4
10* CBB UNLV +9.5
5* CBB Dayton -12.5
5* CBB Maryland +7
(HOLLYWOOD)
INSIDE ACTION: 20* CBB UNLV +9.5
BLUE RIBBON: CBB Nebraska +2.5
WISEGUY EDGE: CBB NC State +4
WISEGUY EDGE: CBB Dayton -12.5
WISEGUY EDGE: CBB Rutgers -7.5
(MICHIGAN)
BIG HOUSE: 20* CBB UNLV +9.5
LOCKERROOM: 10* CBB Dayton -12.5
PRESSBOX: 5* CBB Pittsburgh -1
PRESSBOX: 5* CBB NC State +4
PRESSBOX: 5* CBB Maryland +7
(NEW YORK)
INNER CIRCLE: 20* CBB Dayton -12.5
SYNDICATE: CBB NC State +4
SYNDICATE: CBB UNLV +9.5
SYNDICATE: CBB Marshall +7
DATA: CBB Ruitgers -7.5
(SOUTH BEACH)
ZEBRA CLUB: 20* CBB NC State +4
BIG ACTION: CBB Nebraska +2
BIG ACTION: CBB Pittsburgh -1
HILTON: CBB Wake Forest -4.5
HILTON: CBB Marshall +7
(VIP ACTION)
VIP CLUB: 20* CBB Wake Forest -4.5
ROXY'S: CBB NC State +4
ROXY'S: CBB Maryland +7
RIVERBOAT: CBB Rutgers -7.5
(20* CONSENSUS)
CBB NC State +4
CEASARSPORTS:
3* KANSAS,2*MARYLAND,IONA Note: 25-7-2 L/36 in Col. Hoops,6-2 L/8 5* LOCKS Record: 131-90-4 (+78)
BIG DOG: 50*LK-PITT,20*DUKE Record: 87-80-2 (+30)
H-D SPORTS: TOP-MARSHALL,REG-WF-OVER Record: 93-57-2
JIMMYS?PICS: 400* CINCY,300*KANSAS Record: 90-56-2 (+9700)
MALIBU MAN: 500%DAYTON,350%PITT,RUTGERS Record: 84-67-2 (+5950%)
GOLD STAR: 40* DUKE,20*MARSHALL Note: 20-9-1 in NCAA L/30 Record: 92-81-3 (+340)
DDC: 3* RUTGERS,1* UNLV Record: 83-89-3 (-5)
CEASAR SPORTS PLAYERS CLUB
Game of the Day: MARYLAND
TV Game: PITT
Revenge Game: MARSHALL
Blow Out: DAYTON
Dog: CINCINATTI
write up that i found
write up that i found
UNLV at *Missouri (Day Game)...?Big game? for HC Charlie Spoonhour & UNLV; ?little game? for favored Missouri, trying to keep afloat in rugged Big XII wars. Spoonhour, of course, coached for years at SW Missouri State and then Saint Louis. And his latest collection of athletic jucos, transfers & redshirts figures to give the poorly-balanced Tigers fits. 6-8, 250 Rebel C J. Edwards (12 pts., 10 rebs., only 2 fouls) held his own last week visiting BYU?s 6-11 C Araujo and should keep Mizzou C A. Johnson from dominating game. When that happens, Tiger Gs usually have a tough time keeping up. Quick, aggressive UNLV 11-4 last 15 as dog. Surprise in store?
UNLV 66 - *Missouri 65 RATING - 10
write up that i found
UNLV at *Missouri (Day Game)...?Big game? for HC Charlie Spoonhour & UNLV; ?little game? for favored Missouri, trying to keep afloat in rugged Big XII wars. Spoonhour, of course, coached for years at SW Missouri State and then Saint Louis. And his latest collection of athletic jucos, transfers & redshirts figures to give the poorly-balanced Tigers fits. 6-8, 250 Rebel C J. Edwards (12 pts., 10 rebs., only 2 fouls) held his own last week visiting BYU?s 6-11 C Araujo and should keep Mizzou C A. Johnson from dominating game. When that happens, Tiger Gs usually have a tough time keeping up. Quick, aggressive UNLV 11-4 last 15 as dog. Surprise in store?
UNLV 66 - *Missouri 65 RATING - 10
DATE & TIME: Sunday, February 15th, 3:30 p.m. (et).
FACTS & STATS: Site: Hearnes Center (13,545) -- Columbia, Missouri. Television: ABC. Home Record: UNLV 9-3, Missouri 7-3. Away Record: UNLV 3-5, Missouri 3-5. Neutral Record: UNLV 0-0, Missouri 0-2. Conference Record: UNLV 3-5, Missouri 5-5. Series Record: Missouri leads, 2-1.
GAME NOTES: A couple of teams concluding their non-conference schedules do battle from the Hearnes Center today, as the UNLV Runnin' Rebels of the Mountain West Conference take on the Missouri Tigers of the Big 12. The Rebels enter the contest trying to salvage the final game of a three-game road swing which saw the team drop decisions to BYU (64-61) and most recently Utah (70-56) on Monday. The losses put the squad two-games under. 500 in MWC action and on the road at 3-5. UNLV is still a respectable 12-8 overall, but is has lost its last three road tilts. As for Missouri, it comes into the game on a high note, as it outlasted Colorado, 77-65, on Tuesday. The win put an end to a brief two-game slide and improved the squad to an even 10-10 overall and 5-5 in the Big 12. The win also pushed the Tigers to 7-3 at the Hearnes Center, where they have gone 20-4 over the past two years. Missouri leads the all-time series with UNLV, 2-1, but the Rebels won the last meeting between the two schools, 101-94, in 1993.
The Rebels shot a dismal 35.4 percent from the field and an even worse 29.4 percent from behind the arc in their 14-point setback to Utah. UNLV was also outscored at the foul line 19-13 and absolutely dominated on the boards, 46-21. The one area that the Rebels' excelled in was protecting the ball, as they committed just seven turnovers in the contest. Although Odartey Blankson had his string of five consecutive double-doubles snapped, he still paced UNLV in defeat with 13 points and five boards. Romel Beck and J.K. Edwards each tallied 11 points in the losing effort. On the year, the Rebels are led by Blankson, who is one of the few players in the nation averaging a double- double with 16.8 ppg and 10.4 rpg. He has registered 13 double-doubles this season and is also making 50.9 percent of his total shots. Beck is adding 13.6 ppg, while Edwards is turning in 13.2 ppg off of a scorching 61.9 percent shooting from the field. As a team, UNLV is producing a healthy 73.3 ppg behind 46.9 percent shooting from the floor.
Travon Bryant lead five double-figure scorers with an all around performance of 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the Tigers' 12-point victory over Colorado. Arthur Johnson tallied 16 points, while Jason Conley netted 12 points in just 19 minutes of action off the bench. Thomas Gardner added 11 points and six boards, and Rickey Paulding chipped in 10 points in the victory. Both teams shot well in the contest, as Missouri connected on 45.9 percent from the floor and Colorado 46.8 percent. The Tigers also converted 12-of-14 free-throw attempts, while outscoring Colorado in the paint 34-20. Missouri lost the battle on the boards, 36-31, which is a surprise considering its outrebounding its opponents this season by 5.3 rpg. The team is also producing a respectable 72.2 ppg with three players averaging in double figures. Paulding leads the Tigers in scoring at 15.2 ppg and is also grabbing 4.3 rpg. Johnson is second in scoring (13.7 ppg) and rebounding (7.1 rpg), while Bryant follows with 11.2 ppg and 6.4 rpg.
Both teams are getting a much needed rest from league play and that should make for an exciting and relaxed game today. Missouri has played well at home this season and that should give it enough of an edge to pick up the victory over the Rebels.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Missouri 77, UNLV 70
FACTS & STATS: Site: Hearnes Center (13,545) -- Columbia, Missouri. Television: ABC. Home Record: UNLV 9-3, Missouri 7-3. Away Record: UNLV 3-5, Missouri 3-5. Neutral Record: UNLV 0-0, Missouri 0-2. Conference Record: UNLV 3-5, Missouri 5-5. Series Record: Missouri leads, 2-1.
GAME NOTES: A couple of teams concluding their non-conference schedules do battle from the Hearnes Center today, as the UNLV Runnin' Rebels of the Mountain West Conference take on the Missouri Tigers of the Big 12. The Rebels enter the contest trying to salvage the final game of a three-game road swing which saw the team drop decisions to BYU (64-61) and most recently Utah (70-56) on Monday. The losses put the squad two-games under. 500 in MWC action and on the road at 3-5. UNLV is still a respectable 12-8 overall, but is has lost its last three road tilts. As for Missouri, it comes into the game on a high note, as it outlasted Colorado, 77-65, on Tuesday. The win put an end to a brief two-game slide and improved the squad to an even 10-10 overall and 5-5 in the Big 12. The win also pushed the Tigers to 7-3 at the Hearnes Center, where they have gone 20-4 over the past two years. Missouri leads the all-time series with UNLV, 2-1, but the Rebels won the last meeting between the two schools, 101-94, in 1993.
The Rebels shot a dismal 35.4 percent from the field and an even worse 29.4 percent from behind the arc in their 14-point setback to Utah. UNLV was also outscored at the foul line 19-13 and absolutely dominated on the boards, 46-21. The one area that the Rebels' excelled in was protecting the ball, as they committed just seven turnovers in the contest. Although Odartey Blankson had his string of five consecutive double-doubles snapped, he still paced UNLV in defeat with 13 points and five boards. Romel Beck and J.K. Edwards each tallied 11 points in the losing effort. On the year, the Rebels are led by Blankson, who is one of the few players in the nation averaging a double- double with 16.8 ppg and 10.4 rpg. He has registered 13 double-doubles this season and is also making 50.9 percent of his total shots. Beck is adding 13.6 ppg, while Edwards is turning in 13.2 ppg off of a scorching 61.9 percent shooting from the field. As a team, UNLV is producing a healthy 73.3 ppg behind 46.9 percent shooting from the floor.
Travon Bryant lead five double-figure scorers with an all around performance of 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the Tigers' 12-point victory over Colorado. Arthur Johnson tallied 16 points, while Jason Conley netted 12 points in just 19 minutes of action off the bench. Thomas Gardner added 11 points and six boards, and Rickey Paulding chipped in 10 points in the victory. Both teams shot well in the contest, as Missouri connected on 45.9 percent from the floor and Colorado 46.8 percent. The Tigers also converted 12-of-14 free-throw attempts, while outscoring Colorado in the paint 34-20. Missouri lost the battle on the boards, 36-31, which is a surprise considering its outrebounding its opponents this season by 5.3 rpg. The team is also producing a respectable 72.2 ppg with three players averaging in double figures. Paulding leads the Tigers in scoring at 15.2 ppg and is also grabbing 4.3 rpg. Johnson is second in scoring (13.7 ppg) and rebounding (7.1 rpg), while Bryant follows with 11.2 ppg and 6.4 rpg.
Both teams are getting a much needed rest from league play and that should make for an exciting and relaxed game today. Missouri has played well at home this season and that should give it enough of an edge to pick up the victory over the Rebels.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Missouri 77, UNLV 70
The Big 12 meets the Mountain West! There should be a lot of points, as UNLV likes to run (47% shooting) and they allow 74.8 ppg on the road, while Missouri allows 71 ppg. UNLV (12-8 SU, 10-7 ATS) is led by 6?-7? junior Odartey Blankson (17 ppg, 52% FGs, 10 rpg), 6?-8? sophomore Louis Amundson (5 rpg) and 6?-7? Romel Beck (14 ppg) up front. They are 3-5 SU/4-4 ATS on the road where they average 74.4 ppg while giving up 74.8 ppg. Missouri (10-10) is 7-4 SU/3-4 ATS at home led by 6'-9" Arthur Johnson (13 ppg, 7 rpg) and 6'-9" senior Travon Bryant. Missouri has struggled this season, but has the frontcourt to score on UNLV's finesse running attack. This is also the second straight home game for Missouri, and the third straight road game for UNLV.
MISSOURI 75 - Unlv 72?Fast-paced UNLV (75 ppg) owns the firepower to trade whole way with Mizzou squad that suffers too-frequent defensive lapses. And this intersectional a homecoming of sorts for venerable Reb mentor Spoonhour, who was HC at SW Missouri St. and Saint Louis for much of his long career. 02-DNP REGIONAL TV?ABC
hey thanks for the notes Raymond. played UNLV earlier today for 7 Units. bought the hook to +10.
i just hope that Mizzou plays their regular game, erratic shooting and no discipline.
i just hope that Mizzou plays their regular game, erratic shooting and no discipline.
oh and thanks Big Tease, i share your thoughts as well on both of these teams. definitely a crap shoot but too many points to pass on.
GL today!
GL today!
both teams are a mess, but this is the article tease was alluding to:
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Feb-10-Tue-2004/sports/23186285.html
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Feb-10-Tue-2004/sports/23186285.html
