Prognosticators Game 16 (DePaul) Predictions

[Stoli]

Uconn 78 DePaul 71

 

[Urshurak]

Has anyone scored more points in the country than DePaul? They have hit over 100 probably 75% of their games so far. If they are on target on their 3's, and rest assured they will launch probably 50 at least, then UConn could have a hard time. UConn is still poor at guarding the perimeter. Really poor.

I think UConn pulls this out, but if DePaul is hitting them, could be a long night.

UConn 74 - 65

 

[freshler40]

With DePaul likely shooting many 3 pointers, there will be a number of long rebounds. We need a quick guard or two to sweep up these rebounds. Our guards should also quickly turn and block out the shooter to prevent her from getting said rebounds.
Uconn wins 77 - 63

 

[#12in21]

79-72 Uconn

 

[CTisballers]

UConn 75 -66. Is this game gonna be televised???

 

[Stymie]

Yes-SNY

 

[funkraider]

UCONN 73
DePaul 59

 

[Brown Eyed]

UConn 62
Depaul 58
studied in Chicago and rooting for Top dog

 

[WFFL]

Unconn 83 - De Paul 7

So DePaul will only make 2 three pointers or 3 two pointers and a free throw right?

 

[Tonyc]

Uconn will focus on keeping Morrow off the boards and outside forceing her to shoot treys. The game will be slowed down and I expect to see UConn play alot of zone to keep themselves out of foul trouble. We should be able to get the fast break going as we should out rebound them by alot which will be the difference in the game.

 

[rvwsleep]

UConn 86 - 72
UConn plays man to man. Why would you play a lot of zone against a team that likes to shoot 3 pointers ?

 

[MSGRET]

With DePaul likely shooting many 3 pointers, there will be a number of long rebounds. We need a quick guard or two to sweep up these rebounds. Our guards should also quickly turn and block out the shooter to prevent her from getting said rebounds.
Uconn wins 77 - 63

As per the rules unless stated your original prediction, (post #50) will be used unless specifically stated that this one replaces it.

 

[VaConnFan11]

UConn 77-67

 

[Argonaut]

UConn 83
DePaul 68

 

[skilz]

UConn 78
DePaul 63

 

[Scud49]

Huskies 79-59

 

[bantamlaker]

UConn 79-71

 

[Blueconn]

Tricky game. Our 3 point shooting is simply NOT good. It's adequate, but not good. The key will be stopping all of DePaul's outside threats, which usually is all 5 of the players they have on the floor. I know we have an advantage with our bigs, but they literally average over 25 3-point attempts per game. AND they have 4 players who average over 35% from deep.

They lost close games to Arizona, Notre Dame and aTm. They also lost an OT game to Marquette. But they AVERAGE over 92 PPG. Our defense has been good lately, and improving as well, but we may need to score over 80 to beat them. They usually like to play uptempo so it could be an exciting high-scoring game if our offense is clicking. Bur I think our lack of 3-point accuracy prevents us from scoring over 90. We will see!

UCONN 83
DePaul 72

Tricky is exactly right. This game might qualify as a trap game.

 

[Wbbfan1]

I was ready to predict a UConn loss against DePaul until Christyn is able to play. Don't know how many minutes she'll play but I will predict a close UConn win. UConn 77 DePaul 71. However it wouldn't surprise me to see DePaul win by double digits if their guards are able to score their averages.

 

[donalddoowop]

A number of people are concerned about Morris, Morrow, and Held and rightfully so. However, don't forget about Rogers. She gave UConn a lot of trouble last season.

 

[eebmg]

I was ready to predict a UConn loss against DePaul until Christyn is able to play. Don't know how many minutes she'll play but I will predict a close UConn win. UConn 77 DePaul 71. However it wouldn't surprise me to see DePaul win by double digits if their guards are able to score their averages.

Whatever happens, I think our Defense is good enough to at least affect their team and hold most of their players below their averages

 

[lenbo]

UConn 94-86

 

[MooseJaw]

ONO and Edwards MUST stay out of foul trouble guarding their leading scorer (20.3) and rebounder (12.5), freshman Aneesah Morrow. If either of them has to sit, DeBerry will have to play. Morrow WILL show up. She has for every game against a ranked opponent. Morrow will have a double double Wednesday. I'd like for ONO to have one also. UConn must contain her or it's going to be a long night. UConn MUST limit their turnovers because DePaul will convert a good number of them into points. All 5 starters are averaging double figures. DePaul is averaging 92 ppg. DePaul women's BB team stats.

UCONN 81 - DePaul 79

looks like your'e gonna get some points, congrads.