ND (+3) over WVU
WVU off 2 loses in a row, granted one was to BC, whom I think is a good all around ball club. In that game the Mountaineers shot less than 33% from the floor and 0-13 from behind the arch in the 2nd half. The Mountaineers have to get their three-pointers to fall again, or it will be extremely tough to win. The Fighting Irish are a very similar team to the Mountaineers, relying heavily on the three-point shot. Thomas, Quinn and Falls need to hit the 3ball. Thomas left the last game with a concussion, not sure if it will effect his playing time tonight. Irish have to get some effort on the boards from their big men. WVU and ND shoot a lot, and boards will be very important. Second chance shots will be key in this game. WVU is 1-2 in conference play and the soft out of conference schedule might be catching up with them.
BC (-6) over Nova
Boston college plays well at home. The Wildcats are an undermanned team battling major frontcourt injuries, but have a very quick backcourt capable of causing major problems for the Eagles. BC has been playing very good basketball of late and the team is buying into the coaches gameplan. Nova has a tough time guarding players in the paint where BC's Smith and Dudley live. The Eagles have been a second-half team all season. If the guards step up there is no reason why this team can't lead from the tip.
Duke (-7.5) over Miami
I think the FSU game has raise some eyes about conference games. Still Duke has played very well this season. The Duke pressure defense will cause problems for Diaz (IMO Miami's best player). Miami will not shy away from Duke, they will play hard and they have an energetic crowd behind them. The big man for Duke needs to be all over the glass. With Miamis best player being it's guards Ewing and Reddick will have to rely on help from Williams. Still IMO Duke has the defensive edge.
UNC (-11.5) over Clemson
Coming off a loss the heels should be focused and ready. This is a big statement game. Clemson has had trouble putting the ball in the basket recently and turnovers are killing the Tigers. McCants forced to sit for a lot of the Wake game should be ready for a big game in tonights contest. UNC pushes the ball and has depth something Clemson will not be able to match. wake beat Clemson by 35 in Clemson, and IMO UNC will be in that same area. As long as UNC isn't too deflated after the wake game they should look to hammer the Tigers.
Cheers
Irish
WVU off 2 loses in a row, granted one was to BC, whom I think is a good all around ball club. In that game the Mountaineers shot less than 33% from the floor and 0-13 from behind the arch in the 2nd half. The Mountaineers have to get their three-pointers to fall again, or it will be extremely tough to win. The Fighting Irish are a very similar team to the Mountaineers, relying heavily on the three-point shot. Thomas, Quinn and Falls need to hit the 3ball. Thomas left the last game with a concussion, not sure if it will effect his playing time tonight. Irish have to get some effort on the boards from their big men. WVU and ND shoot a lot, and boards will be very important. Second chance shots will be key in this game. WVU is 1-2 in conference play and the soft out of conference schedule might be catching up with them.
BC (-6) over Nova
Boston college plays well at home. The Wildcats are an undermanned team battling major frontcourt injuries, but have a very quick backcourt capable of causing major problems for the Eagles. BC has been playing very good basketball of late and the team is buying into the coaches gameplan. Nova has a tough time guarding players in the paint where BC's Smith and Dudley live. The Eagles have been a second-half team all season. If the guards step up there is no reason why this team can't lead from the tip.
Duke (-7.5) over Miami
I think the FSU game has raise some eyes about conference games. Still Duke has played very well this season. The Duke pressure defense will cause problems for Diaz (IMO Miami's best player). Miami will not shy away from Duke, they will play hard and they have an energetic crowd behind them. The big man for Duke needs to be all over the glass. With Miamis best player being it's guards Ewing and Reddick will have to rely on help from Williams. Still IMO Duke has the defensive edge.
UNC (-11.5) over Clemson
Coming off a loss the heels should be focused and ready. This is a big statement game. Clemson has had trouble putting the ball in the basket recently and turnovers are killing the Tigers. McCants forced to sit for a lot of the Wake game should be ready for a big game in tonights contest. UNC pushes the ball and has depth something Clemson will not be able to match. wake beat Clemson by 35 in Clemson, and IMO UNC will be in that same area. As long as UNC isn't too deflated after the wake game they should look to hammer the Tigers.
Cheers
Irish
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