Uconn (+9)

[BFieldHusky]

Tonight against SMU. I actually think they will cover the spread. It will be a close game.

 

[RipCity]

That's just the turnover count. SMU by 25. Doomed.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I'm shocked it's that low.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

We get completely rocked every time we go to their house.

DOOMED

 

[BUConn10]

I think we give them a scare in their own arena for the first time since joining the American. I also expect 1 Sportscenter highlight play during the course of this game.

 

[Palatine]

If anyone can predict how this team will play they are psychic.

 

[Jerry1714]

Kenpom has SMU by 11.

I am a little surprised how low the line is considering how good SMU is at home and how bad we are on the road.

 

[BFieldHusky]

Kenpom has SMU by 11.

I am a little surprised how low the line is considering how good SMU is at home and how bad we are on the road.

We haven't been able to get over the hump on the road. If you take out the Memphis loss, our other 3 road losses are by a combined 9 points.

 

[Jerry1714]

We haven't been able to get over the hump on the road. If you take out the Memphis loss, our other 3 road losses are by a combined 9 points.

To bad teams, all significantly worse than SMU.

I hope I am wrong but I do not see them winning this game, I need to see this beat someone with a pulse on the road first.

 

[BFieldHusky]

To bad teams, all significantly worse than SMU.

I hope I am wrong but I do not see them winning this game, I need to see this beat someone with a pulse on the road first.

I'm with you. And you are right, SMU is better than Tulsa, Ohio St and Georgetown. Just pointing out we had the lead in the 2nd half of all of those games. We aren't getting crushed on the road. But tonight is a huge test for them. If somehow we could get SMU in foul trouble...they have no depth in the front court. None.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

if somehow we could get SMU in foul trouble...they have no depth in the front court. None.

Unfortunately neither do we

 

[imno1]

We're winning this game........if Brimah stays out of foul troubles

 

[Pudge]

We're winning this game...if Brimah stays out of foul troubles

PALATINE?

Are you paying attention? This is the correct answer. KO has got 5 guys - maybe 6 understanding their roles. Plug & Play Enoch and Durham. SMU has 6 guys. IF ... big IF ... Brimah plays smart and doesn't trip over anyone or push or bring his arm down on a opposing player ... we can win. We know Adams can get by their guards; they are far slower and less good defensively than last year. We can beat them if Brimah plays decent and doesn't foul. Facey - count on his good production. Jackson improved. And hope for less goofs and some good shooting from Purvis.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

If .....

If all goes well ...

If Brimah plays 25 minutes avoiding foul trouble then ...

If Purvis can shoot better than 35% on 3's, then ...

If the defense can cut off penetration, then ...

If the whole team commits to defensive rebounding, then ...

If they hit their free throws, particularly down the stretch, then ...

If Adams can get 2-3 minutes of properly timed rest each half, then ...

If Jackson continues to hit his open 3's, drive when it's available, then...

If they go to Facey often enough to make the perimeter D look inside, then ...

...

Ever get the feeling that a lot has to go right for this plucky squad to win a tough road game?

 

[joober jones]

If .....

If all goes well ...

If Brimah plays 25 minutes avoiding foul trouble then ...

If Purvis can shoot better than 35% on 3's, then ...

If the defense can cut off penetration, then ...

If the whole team commits to defensive rebounding, then ...

If they hit their free throws, particularly down the stretch, then ...

If Adams can get 2-3 minutes of properly timed rest each half, then ...

If Jackson continues to hit his open 3's, drive when it's available, then...

If they go to Facey often enough to make the perimeter D look inside, then ...

...

Ever get the feeling that a lot has to go right for this plucky squad to win a tough road game?

You beat me to the punch.