Prognosticators Game 9 (DePaul) Predictions

[EricLA]

This idea that UConn’s 3-pt defense is not very good seems to have taken hold. As information, so far this season UConn opponents are 53/189 from the arc, or 28%. That’s not very good. If DePaul shoots 28% from the arc, the Blue Demons will lose by 30+.

I hear ya, but for me it's more of an eye test. Teams are getting numerous wide open 3 points shots, they are just missing them. I agree it's not showing up in the stats, but I remember specifically the Dayton game...

Most fans were super happy with the MOV, and rightfully so, but Dayton was averaging almost 7 made 3's in 21 attempts per game leading up to UCONN. In our game they shot 4-25. BUT... if you watch the entire game, even the announcers commented that Dayton was "getting the shots they wanted", meaning wide open 3 point shots.

So I guess my point is IMHO it's a bit of an illusion that our 3-point defense is good. Then again... it's possible that even tho the opposing team may "seem" wide open, a UCONN player could be closing fast, so maybe it's not as "bad" as I think. Anyway, my answer was probably confusing, but there you have it LOL...

 

[Mlb0814]

Even if Kyla does not play UConn should have no problems against Doug and his DePaul team.

Why would Kyla not play? Did I miss something?

 

[ConnecticutBB]

Why would Kyla not play? Did I miss something?

Kyla has been seen wearing a walking boot.

 

[ochoopsfan]

I dont like this match up.
Uconn 86
DePaul 95

No Lou no Phee, No Win

 

[Carnac]

UConn 87
DePaul 63

 

[Woof 101]

OK, here we go, not one to usually make scoring predictions but up for the mental challenge. Going to imploy a mathematically scientific method here. Keeping in mind it's Friday the 13th and coming off a only slightly waning full moon.
Common opponent ND, DePaul beat them by 11. UConn beat them by 24, my simple math has this a 13 point difference. DePaul margin of victory at this point is 14 where as that of UConn being 22. An 8 point margin but Depaul gets 5 points for being the home team so 13. Would have been 6, but again the moon starting to lose the mojo.
Without giving up any more of my super scientific gambeling methods, I would proudly say UConn by 23 but one last slip of the tounge has Geno not pounding his friend being worth 10 points. So, UConn by 13.......

 

[DefenseBB]

Oh boy, after a week of exams, UCONN will be mentally exhausted. 8 days since last game, they will be rusty. Traveling to Chicago, DePaul is getting hot from the 3. Too much for UCONN this time.

Blue Demons 92-85.

Aaaaarrrrgggghhhh.... (it’s our shtick, you type it, I feign complete disgust, the team wins!)...

UConn 98
DePaul 83
Too much Liv and Meg on the inside and Liv swatting anyone who tries to drive in...

 

[Since1990]

I dont like this match up.
Uconn 86
DePaul 95

No Lou no Phee, No Win

No Lou no Phee, sorry no one to guard Megan. Uconn wins.

 

[HopJim]

UConn wins 82-62

 

[Farney]

UConn 88-73

 

[Bigboote]

UConn 93 DePaul 77 MoV 16

 

[ShmiCO]

UConn 88-78

 

[Tonyc]

UConn 97 Depaul 70

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

UCONN 93
Depaul 77

 

[Stoli]

UConn 88-75

 

[Nyskier]

UConn 90
DePaul 72

 

[Triad]

Uconn 62 Doug Bruno 51

 

[HuskylnSC]

Love watching DePaul Ball. UConn 93 - DePaul 85. double digit 3 pointers from DePaul. The just had 7 players in double figures (v. Ala State) and only 2 of them were starters.

 

[WestCoastPup]

102-68 Blue

 

[eebmg]

Uconn 62 Doug Bruno 51

Did not know we were doing half time scores.

 

[EasyEd]

UConn 92, DePaul 82. Little defense from DePaul and DePaul uptempo will yield a lot of points for UConn, but UConn's 3 point defense is a work in progress.

 

[Martin]

Uconn 77-67

 

[MilfordHusky]

98-80, UConn. Meg gets a new career high and Liv gets another double-double.

 

[Mdoggie]

UConn 4 Demons 2. All I want is the W.

 

[Tontobruto]

101-89 UCONN