Early game. . . thoughts?

[Nickelback]

Looking to take Illinois Chicago over Texas A+M. The game is being played at a high school gym in Las Vegas as part of a tournament.

After crunching the numbers, I show Illinois Chicago as the better shooting team overall, a little less prone to turnovers, a slight edge on defense, and fairly even on the boards.

Ill Chicago should also have a clear advantage underneath the basket with their star center who is the leading scorer and rebounder for the team. If Texas A+M has any hope of winning this game, they will have to stop Solverson.

Should also mention that IllChi also has a guard that could pick up the slack for Solverson as he hits the 3's 48% of the time. . . however, Texas A+M has a similar weapon in King.

In the end, I see this game being decided underneath the basket with the stronger frontcourt winning this game. I feel Illinois Chicago gets it done.

Thoughts?

 

[Nickelback]

Capped a late game as well tonight:

Considering a play on Georgia over Arkansas State. . . my only concern is that the play looks very simple on the surface with a red hot Bulldog team taking care of Pepperdine on the road. However, Arkansas State is certainly not a pushover! They have several big men that will fight for every rebound including a 7 foot center. Georgia's tallest player is 4 inches shorter!

However, my reason for considering a play on Georgia is that Arkansas State has not played a defense like Georgia's. Their offensive stats are extremely high because they have played horrible defensive teams! I just don't see Arkansas State getting their way on the offensive side as they have in previous games this season. My only concern is rebounding and Arkansas State should have an advantage in this area.

Thoughts? That's it for me tonight . . will be back early to cap the rest.

 

[NT325]

Nickel, is the center for A&M playing tonight. If not, IlL Chic is really a great play.