Duke line seems high to me...any thoughts?

[saint]

On first glance this line on Duke/Princeton looks a little too high (-17.5). I haven't done much work on it, but that was my 1st impression. Against most teams duke can afford to lay it, but against princeton i'm not so sure they can cover it. Duke lost reggie love to injury...not a big loss, but their bench was short as it is. They simply are not as strong as they have been in the past. Last year, when they were stacked w/ Deng, Ewing etc, they were 22.5 favs against princeton, who held them to an 18 point margin and covered. If princeton can keep it within 18 last year against a stacked dook team, I don't see why they won't against an injured and weaker team. I guess it all comes down to whether or not princeton can dictate the tempo. It's a tall order in Cameron but they are the team to do it if it's possible.

Any ideas?

 

[gman2]

had duke rolled clemson, i would give princeton consideration.

but there is no way i even remotely consider princeton after the way duke looked against clemson. way too many turnovers and and overall lame effort from duke against the tigers.

princeton could get run out of cameron by 25+. one thing i will say for coach k: its rare to see back-to-back lame efforts at home. it wont happen.

 

[loophole]

i think the loss of reggie love is more significant with randolph and now probably sean dockery out. not only does it weaken the level inside but depth is now such an issue that it will be difficult for the blue devils to maintain defensive pressure and run the court.

 

[bryanz]

princeton is a team that I follow more than most.3-0 in prin games this yr.the last few games they have played like a team that was not inspired,just missing something.Do they want to bag a big one like Duke ????or just get ready to win the IVY.They have the size to play with these guys and if their on can stay close with 3's.I think I read some where , when 1/2 of their shots are 3's they lose & when they keep 3's < 50 % of their shots they win.I don't think Duke has had very good post play the last 2 yrs and has not taken advantage of the points in the paint ,but is a team that is soft inside and shoots to many 3's..don't know if I will have a play on this one but Duke can be had in the post by this team..

 

[lowell]

playing the under but will pass on game. duke often plays well after an injury to a player. i also look for the under vs temple in next game but play nc state on jan 13th in raleigh. they will beat duke in that game and i see uva perhaps in upset in cameron after that. duke is going to take their lumps for a while but when shav and reggie return i think the extra minutes to mclure, nelson and melchionni may pay dividends come tourney time.

 

[Box and one]

Saint,have a tooth question but will ask it later.

Tough game to capp.Lyr Duke beat them 69-51.Tigers still not 100% with injuries.Duke isn't either.
Dukies were 31-6 lyr but only 2 games over .500 ats.They were 7-7 at home.Princeton was +23 lyr and covered.Princeton has been a good away team..I'm passing on it. Logan came back and played a few minuts in there last game.

My daughter had 4 wisdom teeth taken out on monday.Had a bad reaction to the anesthesia.She was operated at 2.30.Around 3.30 she was still out.Doc said most people are of after 45 minuts.
She fainted about 5 times and threw up everytime she tried to get up.She had nothing in her stomach so it was dry heaves.She was whiter then the sheets.
At 5.00 I left the doctors office.I had to carry her.
She was in big time pain.She's on Amoxicillian and Vicoden.But she is still sick to her stomach.The 1st nite she threw up her jello and gatorade.Yest she still can't hold anything down.Last nite she had her 1st decent nite.The swelling isn't to bad.
But she feels terrible.My wife who is a nurse took her off the vicoden and is giving her motrin.
We're following the post op info.
Is the reaction to the anesthesia the reason she still feels sick.She has passed out before so thats not new.She get the stiches out friday.
Thought I would give you a dental problem since I can't help you with Princeton..take care

 

[saint]

Thought I would give you a dental problem since I can't help you with Princeton..take care

That was a funny line Box. As far as your daughter, it sounds like it's from the anesthesia. Younger people tend to get nausea a bit more frequently, and it seems like she unfortunately has a bad case of it. Seeing as she was out longer than normal, her body might just be overly sensitive to the anesthesia. I'd say it's within the normal range but if she is still really suffering from it, it wouldn't hurt to contact the oral surgeon about it. She also could have experienced nausea from the vicoden, which I'm sure your wife knew when she decided to switch her to motrin. I hope she feels better...enjoy your snow day you lucky dog!

 

[saint]

Nice backdoor cover by princeton, that one looked over by half but i'll take it.

 

[chris56789]

Line was too high, great call everyone!!! Take care.