Let's get some latenight mojo together
what does everyone like here?
I'm feeling MSU- 2.5
over 128
what does everyone like here?
I'm feeling MSU- 2.5
over 128
MSU/Villanova??
- Thread starter IamAterp
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Cokin gave out Villanova as his free play on his radio show. MSU probably shouldn't have covered last night but Montana was sub-horrible. I don't buy Cokin's picks but I do like his analysis on the daily radio show.
From the Sports Network:
The Villanova Wildcats and the ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans are set to square of in the semifinal round of the Great Alaska Shootout. Two weeks ago, Villanova opened its season against a tough Marquette squad at Madison Square Garden in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. Although that game resulted in a 73-61 defeat, the Wildcats have bounced back strong with two consecutive victories. After knocking off Philadelphia rival Drexel by 23 points, they posted an 87-71 decision over Loyola Marymount in the opening round of this tournament. As for Michigan State, it tipped off the 2002-03 season with a 66-52 victory over a UNC-Asheville team that it was expected to dispose of by a much greater margin. The team entered the Great Alaska Shootout as the overwhelming favorite to win the title, and an 80-60 victory over Montana last night certainly didn't hurt its chances. That game was never in doubt, as the Spartans scored the first nine points and never looked back. Villanova leads the all-time series between these two teams by a 2-1 margin, but Michigan State won the most recent meeting, 70-63 in the 1989 postseason NIT.
Gary Buchanan, one of the leaders for the Villanova team, played his first game of the season against Loyola Marymount and contributed 13 points and three assists in 19 minutes off the bench. Fortunately for Buchanan, a few of his teammates carried the load in the contest with standout performances. Jason Fraser scored a game-high 24 points and pulled down 15 rebounds for the Wildcats, while Ricky Wright added 29 points and eight boards. The first half was tight throughout, but a 9-4 run down the stretch enabled Villanova to grab a narrow 36-33 edge at the break. In the second stanza, a 12-5 run by the Wildcats gave them a 57-50 lead with just under 11 minutes to play. Another 11-6 spurt to close the game led to the 16-point victory. Villanova won the battle of the boards, 41-20, capturing 17 on the offensive end. The Wildcats also converted 30-of-39 from the free-throw line and hit 7-of-11 from behind the arc in the contest.
As mentioned above, it was clear from the opening tip that Michigan State was too much for Montana to handle. Chris Hill led the way with 23 points in the victory. A natural shooting guard, Hill was solid in his attempt to adjust to his new role as the team's point guard. Adam Ballinger and Erazem Lorbek both scored 11 points, while Alan Anderson and Kelvin Torbert added nine each for the Spartans. They who outscored Montana 43-31 in the second half, and put the game away with a 15-3 run to start the first five minutes of the stanza. Not only did Michigan State show some explosiveness on offense, the team's defense did not allow Montana to it a shot from the field for the first 5:13 of the second half. The Spartans were bigger, stronger, and more athletic than their overmatched opponent, and those advantages led to a 35-18 overall rebounding edge. They also shot 57 percent from the floor overall and allowed only 34 percent shooting.
Jay Wright is a tremendous young coach who has done an outstanding job of recruiting during his short time at Villanova. Not only do the Wildcats have a tremendous freshman class this year, the program has signed a few nationally- renowned players for next season as well. While Wright will have his players prepared tonight, expect Michigan State to record a hard-fought victory.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Michigan State 80, Villanova 69
I think Michigan Rolls here
Takin Michigan -3 5 units
The Villanova Wildcats and the ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans are set to square of in the semifinal round of the Great Alaska Shootout. Two weeks ago, Villanova opened its season against a tough Marquette squad at Madison Square Garden in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. Although that game resulted in a 73-61 defeat, the Wildcats have bounced back strong with two consecutive victories. After knocking off Philadelphia rival Drexel by 23 points, they posted an 87-71 decision over Loyola Marymount in the opening round of this tournament. As for Michigan State, it tipped off the 2002-03 season with a 66-52 victory over a UNC-Asheville team that it was expected to dispose of by a much greater margin. The team entered the Great Alaska Shootout as the overwhelming favorite to win the title, and an 80-60 victory over Montana last night certainly didn't hurt its chances. That game was never in doubt, as the Spartans scored the first nine points and never looked back. Villanova leads the all-time series between these two teams by a 2-1 margin, but Michigan State won the most recent meeting, 70-63 in the 1989 postseason NIT.
Gary Buchanan, one of the leaders for the Villanova team, played his first game of the season against Loyola Marymount and contributed 13 points and three assists in 19 minutes off the bench. Fortunately for Buchanan, a few of his teammates carried the load in the contest with standout performances. Jason Fraser scored a game-high 24 points and pulled down 15 rebounds for the Wildcats, while Ricky Wright added 29 points and eight boards. The first half was tight throughout, but a 9-4 run down the stretch enabled Villanova to grab a narrow 36-33 edge at the break. In the second stanza, a 12-5 run by the Wildcats gave them a 57-50 lead with just under 11 minutes to play. Another 11-6 spurt to close the game led to the 16-point victory. Villanova won the battle of the boards, 41-20, capturing 17 on the offensive end. The Wildcats also converted 30-of-39 from the free-throw line and hit 7-of-11 from behind the arc in the contest.
As mentioned above, it was clear from the opening tip that Michigan State was too much for Montana to handle. Chris Hill led the way with 23 points in the victory. A natural shooting guard, Hill was solid in his attempt to adjust to his new role as the team's point guard. Adam Ballinger and Erazem Lorbek both scored 11 points, while Alan Anderson and Kelvin Torbert added nine each for the Spartans. They who outscored Montana 43-31 in the second half, and put the game away with a 15-3 run to start the first five minutes of the stanza. Not only did Michigan State show some explosiveness on offense, the team's defense did not allow Montana to it a shot from the field for the first 5:13 of the second half. The Spartans were bigger, stronger, and more athletic than their overmatched opponent, and those advantages led to a 35-18 overall rebounding edge. They also shot 57 percent from the floor overall and allowed only 34 percent shooting.
Jay Wright is a tremendous young coach who has done an outstanding job of recruiting during his short time at Villanova. Not only do the Wildcats have a tremendous freshman class this year, the program has signed a few nationally- renowned players for next season as well. While Wright will have his players prepared tonight, expect Michigan State to record a hard-fought victory.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Michigan State 80, Villanova 69
I think Michigan Rolls here
Takin Michigan -3 5 units
here`s my homer pick.
VILLANOVA! Yes folks the 1986 Villanova Wildcats are back into form where they shall defeat the Spartans of MSU
Good Luck
VILLANOVA! Yes folks the 1986 Villanova Wildcats are back into form where they shall defeat the Spartans of MSU
Good Luck
Public seems to be all over villanova...all the more reason to hop on MSU...any thoughts on the total?????
Hey Hellah
Is that your gut or do you know something I don't
Have not yet palced the 5 UNit wager
Might reject it and go opposite for the right info!!
Just got home and didn't have a ton of time to cap the game!!
Just saw what sportsnetwork.com had to say!!
Any Info????
Is that your gut or do you know something I don't
Have not yet palced the 5 UNit wager
Might reject it and go opposite for the right info!!
Just got home and didn't have a ton of time to cap the game!!
Just saw what sportsnetwork.com had to say!!
Any Info????
JMHO...watched the MSU game last nite, and I thought their D was in mid-season form, O was also very disciplined. Montana played bad because they couldn't get any good shots off from the MSU D. MSU rested their starters late in the game due to the blow-out. If the MSU D shows up, the young'uns from Nova don't stand a chance.
Taking -1.5 1st 1/2 and -2.5 for the game.
Good luck!
Taking -1.5 1st 1/2 and -2.5 for the game.
Good luck!
Jamaica....its a total homer pick. I grew up with my brother watching Villanova and Toledo basketball....so I coattail them from year to year....I just think they have a GREAT team this year. Dont base your bet on what I say...I have no info or anything...its also a gut feeling......espciallly after watching MSU last night....they looked sluggish and really actually struggled against Montana. If Montana had any depth what-so-ever MSU COULDA lost
Thanks Hellah
Not to fade you but gotta go with the info
MICH -3 (5 UNITS)
I am up on the day and if this doesn't hit I will still be up on the day
May the best team win!!
Not to fade you but gotta go with the info
MICH -3 (5 UNITS)
I am up on the day and if this doesn't hit I will still be up on the day
May the best team win!!
Funny how hellah and I watched the same game last nite, but have 2 completely different takes on it.
I usually hate it when I'm on the same side as Sportsnetwork write-up. Might be a good thing for the Nova backer.
Good luck, guys
I usually hate it when I'm on the same side as Sportsnetwork write-up. Might be a good thing for the Nova backer.
Good luck, guys
Lean to Mich St...more balanced offense..I don't like Snowden handling the ball against a solid defensive team. Frazier won't go to the line 50 times like he did last night.
ddubs said:Funny how hellah and I watched the same game last nite, but have 2 completely different takes on it.
I usually hate it when I'm on the same side as Sportsnetwork write-up. Might be a good thing for the Nova backer.
Good luck, guys
:lol: ahhh well....so Purdue is Bowl Bound huh?! Perhaps we see you in the Motor City Bowl.....why not, Joe Tiller IS from Toledo
Yeah Hellah.........we're definitely going to a bowl game. Purdue made a lot of stupid mistakes on special teams this year, but played in a ton of close game vs quality opponents. With 6 wins, they'll definitely go somewhere. I'm actually hoping we'd go to the Alamo Bowl, as I believe we're better than the Badgers (gonna get bashed here soon ) But I think the Sun Bowl might be more realistic....maybe vs ASU.
Back to the game.
) But I think the Sun Bowl might be more realistic....maybe vs ASU.Back to the game.
