ND (+2) over Cuse
The Orange haven't really been tested on the road.The Irish, who weren't particularly impressive in the non-conference schedule, are particularly vulnerable. Carefully looking because of the Seton Hall game outcomes. Cuse killed SH and the Irish had a tough game. Granted the Irish played them in their gym. ND has to stop Warrick from taking the game over in the low post. Force McNamara to shoot bad shots, then again Gerry makes bad shots look easy. The zone of cuse is always troublesome, but I expect Quinn and Falls to be able to shoot at home against it and have a big night. ND has some talented big men but they are playing poorly, they need Francis, Cornette and Latimore to step it up tonight. The ND crowd should be ready loud and full of energy. IMO Thomas can make some things happen off the dribble and if the zone collapses either drop it off for a big man to finish or kick it out for the open 3 point look.
Cheers
Irish
The Orange haven't really been tested on the road.The Irish, who weren't particularly impressive in the non-conference schedule, are particularly vulnerable. Carefully looking because of the Seton Hall game outcomes. Cuse killed SH and the Irish had a tough game. Granted the Irish played them in their gym. ND has to stop Warrick from taking the game over in the low post. Force McNamara to shoot bad shots, then again Gerry makes bad shots look easy. The zone of cuse is always troublesome, but I expect Quinn and Falls to be able to shoot at home against it and have a big night. ND has some talented big men but they are playing poorly, they need Francis, Cornette and Latimore to step it up tonight. The ND crowd should be ready loud and full of energy. IMO Thomas can make some things happen off the dribble and if the zone collapses either drop it off for a big man to finish or kick it out for the open 3 point look.
Cheers
Irish
