Cincy -10.5

[ToolzieFan]

KenPom projects a 74-64 Cincy win. They are excellent defending 2-point shots, with opponents shooting 42.3% from 2, the 9th lowest percentage in the country. They block shots (3rd best block rate at 17.6%) and force turnovers (22.7% TO % is 30th, 11.2% steal % is 44th). Opponents take 44% of their shots from 3, converting on 35.7%. That's consistent with Cincy being upset when opponents shot well from 3. We'll have to hit our long-range shots, but hopefully we can also grab some offensive boards and keep them off the glass to minimize second-chance points. Limiting turnovers is obviously always important. It's no doubt a tough matchup for us, but I don't think Cincy is at the level they've been at the last few years.

 

[Danzz]

Cobb could be key if Hurley plays him.

 

[kobe]

soooo. are you guys any good this year?

 

[uc1990]

soooo. are you guys any good this year?

Good question. Don’t know yet. But we have a coach that seems to be working really hard at getting better. And some kids that seem to be working hard to get better. Some of these kids have talent too. We will find out in a couple hours.

 

[gtcam]

I am holding out hope that I am wrong but no matter how much they are struggling their size and strength on defense will make our guys need their A games. Never know but this line I wouldn't touch with a 10'5" foot pole.

Always have to bring their A game vs Cinci
Not sure how this game will go but just hoping for the Huskies to play tough and show up. Play a respectable game and I'm happy - of course I want a W but vs Cinci and on their floor - asking a lot

 

[HuskyHawk]

Always have to bring their A game vs Cinci
Not sure how this game will go but just hoping for the Huskies to play tough and show up. Play a respectable game and I'm happy - of course I want a W but vs Cinci and on their floor - asking a lot

It’s what they always are, a team that doesn’t beat itself. You need to play well. If you do, they don’t really have a second gear. The distance between Cinci’s floor and ceiling wouldn’t fit a Husky dog.

UConn, as usual, is the opposite. Manute Bol standing on Tacko Fall’s shoulders could walk though the distance between our floor and ceiling.

 

[auror]

Tough spot as it will be a hostile crowd, and we haven't played well on the road in 3 years. That being said, Cincy is not deep, and I think Hurley will try and have someone other than Cumberland beat us. I'd take the points.

Edit: Also looks like there is a snow storm in Cincy. Maybe that affects attendance.

Take the under.

 

[XLCenterFan]

As soon as I opened up my betting app and saw UCONN +11.5, I pounced on UCONN.

These games are known to be low scoring affairs, and 11.5 is like 20 in a game like this.

Any rookie who took Cinci at that number should just quit betting. It was UCONN or no bet.