Nova (-5.5) over WVU
WOW the neers have shocked the world and given themselves a shot at making it into the tourney. However they are going up against a team as hot as they are now. Nova has the shooters to break the zone WVU used against BC. They have the press to force WVU turnovers, leading to easy buckets. AND Nova has speed to take advantage of tired wheels WVU might have after its last 2 nights. I'm very impressed with the way WVU has shot the three but not sure they have enough in the tank. Nova's defense held WVU in check their last meeting, allowing only 40 some odd points in the game.
Clemson (+16.5) over UNC
UNC hammered Clemson the last 2 times this year, but that was with a healthy McCants in the line-up. Granted Clemson got lucky with Maryland key players struggling yesterday, they still have a little confidence going into todays game. I do not think the Tigers can pull off another performance like yesterday, but IMO they certainly have enough to keep it close. They have to avoid RUNS, like they one UM had yesterday to start the game.
N'Western (+18) over Ill
The Illni off their first loss will look to pound N'Western. The Cats have to slow the tempo and grind Ill, not run and gun. Use the blue print OSU gave them. However it means nothing unless N'western is hitting shots last meeting they shot 36% and granted Ill waxed them by almost 40. The nutral court should help them a little and Illni coming off a loss, might have a tough time rebounding.
Cheers
Irish
WOW the neers have shocked the world and given themselves a shot at making it into the tourney. However they are going up against a team as hot as they are now. Nova has the shooters to break the zone WVU used against BC. They have the press to force WVU turnovers, leading to easy buckets. AND Nova has speed to take advantage of tired wheels WVU might have after its last 2 nights. I'm very impressed with the way WVU has shot the three but not sure they have enough in the tank. Nova's defense held WVU in check their last meeting, allowing only 40 some odd points in the game.
Clemson (+16.5) over UNC
UNC hammered Clemson the last 2 times this year, but that was with a healthy McCants in the line-up. Granted Clemson got lucky with Maryland key players struggling yesterday, they still have a little confidence going into todays game. I do not think the Tigers can pull off another performance like yesterday, but IMO they certainly have enough to keep it close. They have to avoid RUNS, like they one UM had yesterday to start the game.
N'Western (+18) over Ill
The Illni off their first loss will look to pound N'Western. The Cats have to slow the tempo and grind Ill, not run and gun. Use the blue print OSU gave them. However it means nothing unless N'western is hitting shots last meeting they shot 36% and granted Ill waxed them by almost 40. The nutral court should help them a little and Illni coming off a loss, might have a tough time rebounding.
Cheers
Irish
