Prediction: Uconn 87 UCLA 56

[huskyblooz]

UCONN 77-74. Walker to have a breakout game.

 

[LADan]

Been waiting for this game since it was announced. UCLA will play Huskies tough but UConn should win by at least 10. Going to predict 81-71 UConn win at Pauley.

 

[JordyG]

I'm concerned about the flight mostly, but also about UCLA's quickness and Lou's absence. I hope we win by 30, but I'll take a win with a modest margin. Our half court offense has been rough so far. I'll be there and be loud.

Double like. I see you too Mil.

 

[JordyG]

I agree with all of your "ifs." If they happen, there should be no problem.

Yeah. Well, even I occasionally fall victim to spouting "If's". Nevevertheless, I don't believe in them. I sound like a broken record, but if's and buts are for nits and nuts. UConn by 18.

 

[PhillyCoach]

A few posters recognize that Canada really runs the show for UCLA. To me it looks very similar to O. Sims at Baylor a few years ago. Canada has a 6 to 1 assist to turnover ratio (ave. 8 assists a game.) Unlike Sims, Canada scores 18 a game. UConn usually takes away the best player(s) as a main strategy. *I know Canada and Billings had big games last time. So, say they each get 20 and the next 3 players on the floor have to score 40 -- to have a chance of winning... just don't see it. Biggest advantage (as most posters know) is UConn has 5 starters who could drop 20. UCLA has a major drop-off with players after Billings and Canada.
If Kia and Danger are off, then UConn will win by single digits.

 

[Tenspro2002]

This will be a challenge, and probably not comfortable until the final minutes, but UCLA is simply too "young" as a top program to pull off a win like this.

UConn 79-67 UCLA

 

[VaConnFan11]

UConn 92, UCLA 72

 

[Rayvin56]

With it being the 3rd game in 5 days, all the traveling, plus Lou on the bench, I also see a relatively close one. But our Huskies prevail 93-75. Meg's shot starts falling and she scores over 20. Z with another dub-dub, the core 4 are once again solid, with a monster game by the Gabulous one.

 

[Zorro]

I think Tony erred on the side of caution.

 

[Scud49]

Tough, tight, game, UCONN pulling away at the end - Huskies 83 UCLA 68

 

[Bigpetunia]

UConn 79
UCLA 71

 

[YellwJcket999]

82-76 Huskies.
Dangerfield bounces back 3-6 from 3.
Gabby 1-2 from 3.

 

[Husky pride]

No chance. UCONN has to travel 3000 miles to play the #4 team on their home court, without KLS, on one days rest (a traveling day). No way, no how. Baby bears pretty easily. 82-69.

Close, but no cigar.....Uconn 82. UCLA 76.

 

[JordyG]

UConn 84-66.

 

[Intpseeker]

Here's a thought: the D that UConn has layed on their opponents in the first half of each game so far this season is the best I have seen in 30 years of watching this team. That isn't an accident. They are focused. They are fast with serious quicks. They get the game. They get a hand in the passing lanes. They anticipate. This is no accident.

No team can prepare for what this group is going to do to them.

 

[mrmojack]

Uconn 82 Ucla 79 We win a close one at the Wooden Sanctuary.

 

[oldude]

Here's a thought: the D that UConn has layed on their opponents in the first half of each game so far this season is the best I have seen in 30 years of watching this team. That isn't an accident. They are focused. They are fast with serious quicks. They get the game. They get a hand in the passing lanes. They anticipate. This is no accident.

No team can prepare for what this group is going to do to them.

BINGO!!!

 

[Kaizen]

Massy has it 78-66
Massey Ratings

 

[Millenial23]

I think UConn's defense will be the difference maker in this one. Here's why:

Canada averages 8 assists a game (a large share of the 22 a game for UCLA as a team). Geno will have Kia and Dangerfield deny her the ball all night and make someone else make plays. I see the UCLA struggling to get into its offense as a result. Advantage UConn.

UCLA senior Guard Kelli Hayes has had a rough shooting start to the year (.368%). UConn plays excellent defense even when all 5 opposing players can score. If only 4 of the 5 are scoring threats? Look out. Sagging off of Hayes will even further make life difficult for UCLA's posts.

I actually really like UCLA's team and coach. I do think it's important for UConn to get off to a good start, but ultimately I think UConn's defensive pressure will be too much for UCLA. UConn wins it 84-66.

You forget that every time we play a team, the player that has been shooting poorly up til then has a breakout game against us

 

[BigBird]

80-79 in OT. Huskies win, coaches not happy though...

 

[toadfoot]

3rd top 25 team in 3 days, flying cross country and without Katie Lou keeps it close. UConn 82-69

 

[VaConnFan11]

The line is UConn -20. Up from 18 around 6:00 Eastern.

That's a lot of points all things considered.

 

[MilfordHusky]

82-67 Uconn. Collier shows up and shows out! Megatron with a hint of what’s to come.

Good call!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

I'm concerned about the flight mostly, but also about UCLA's quickness and Lou's absence. I hope we win by 30, but I'll take a win with a modest margin. Our half court offense has been rough so far. I'll be there and be loud.

I WAS loud!

 

[DaddyChoc]

I was also surprised by MD's weaknesses. Or was it us?

I'll go 80 - 60, our gals.

I dont do the MOV thing... just "score predictions". Good Job Sonny

 

[meyers7]

Close, but no cigar.....Uconn 82. UCLA 76.

I don't really like cigars all the much anyway.
However

 

[Intpseeker]

82-67 Uconn. Collier shows up and shows out! Megatron with a hint of what’s to come.

Any ideas about Apple or Amazon stocks?

 

[Mdoggie]

Any ideas about Apple or Amazon stocks?

Buy if you can afford it. Lol.

 

[psconn]

Looks like Massey was closest??

 

[meyers7]

Looks like Massey was closest??

Shhhh (hint, hint), I've noticed over the last couple of years of this prediction thing, that if you just use Massey's numbers, you would win the BY title of best predictor. That is if we actually gave out that title.