- Oct 15, 2001
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Kansas--Texas first-half under 74-------------------See both these teams starting the game with solid defense---Believe the first 5 min will keep this first-half under. I like the way Texas matches up down low--they have some big athletic bodies to throw at Kansas big men. This year Kansas has put up big numbers offensively due to mismatches down low--shootin from point-blank range will accumilate pts. I believe texas can challenge shots and make it difficult for Kansas to get those easy looks. Also TJ Ford---smart pt guard. knows they do not want to run with Kansas especially in Lawrence. We will see him pull it out several times and call set plays. Believe we see pressure "D' from both clubs causing more shots to be missed, and i think both teams can rebound defensivey, limiting opposition to 1 shot. BOth these teams do a great job on the offensive glass. BUt believe we see this cut down--both teams get it done on defensive-----rebounding. Would play the game under 155---believe it is a bit too high. But this will be an agressive game--considering this: there could be a lot of whistles from the refs---pts with clock stopped----not good for unders. Because i worry about fouls (especially late)--i will just play the first-half under----strong play first-half under 74--Also why i'm not playing the game under---Could see Texas getting down 2nd half---and trying to run and be overlyaggressive leading to easy hoops--FOr EX.---if they are losing by 10---they may press---and try and make a play---gambling on defense---Kansas has the experience to take advantage of overlyaggressive d's--and pass the ball to open man and get easy scoring oppurtunities... Final play----Kansas--first-half under 74-----good luck

