UConn +2 at KU

[Tenspro2002]

Opening line on Draftkings is out already. No moneyline yet, but would be +110-120 or so.

This implies that we'd be a slight favorite on a neutral court, which feels about right and is what I expected.

The total is 148.5. My gut feeling is to take the Over. I wouldn't be surprised to see this end up in the 84-78 range one way or another, especially if there's fouling at the end.

 

[husky429]

Seems reasonable to me. The Phog is a tough place to win.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Fair. I’d imagine we’d be favored by ~3.5 at home.

 

[auror]

Head:
Kansas wins 96% of their games at Phog. It's a Friday night 8pm local tipoff and their students and fans are going to be out of their mind for a top 5 game against the defending champs that's been circled for a year on the calendar. UConn hasn't played a road game yet this year, but were quite a bit worse last season on the road. UConn was 2nd best offense on neutral, 6th best among home teams, and 19th best on road. Kansas have a schematic advantage to at times neutralize the key to our defense. UConn is missing one of our better players and looked quite poor for stretches in their last game. 2 of our main shooters are in the midst of shooting slumps. Kansas and the over.

Heart:
UConn is better, even without Castle. Kansas' offense is overrated. They have 2 scorers. They're going to need to play like a top 10 offense to keep up with ours. It's tough to shoot on the road, but we're due to make some more 3s. The last 2 cupcakes only kept it close because they hit 40% from 3. UConn and the under.

 

[AdamaNation]

Opening line on Draftkings is out already. No moneyline yet, but would be +110-120 or so.

This implies that we'd be a slight favorite on a neutral court, which feels about right and is what I expected.

The total is 148.5. My gut feeling is to take the Over. I wouldn't be surprised to see this end up in the 84-78 range one way or another, especially if there's fouling at the end.

Without castle? Speaks volumes.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

Head:
Kansas wins 96% of their games at Phog. It's a Friday night 8pm local tipoff and their students and fans are going to be out of their mind for a top 5 game against the defending champs that's been circled for a year on the calendar. UConn hasn't played a road game yet this year, but were quite a bit worse last season on the road. UConn was 2nd best offense on neutral, 6th best among home teams, and 19th best on road. Kansas have a schematic advantage to at times neutralize the key to our defense. UConn is missing one of our better players and looked quite poor for stretches in their last game. 2 of our main shooters are in the midst of shooting slumps. Kansas and the over.

Heart:
UConn is better, even without Castle. Kansas' offense is overrated. They have 2 scorers. They're going to need to play like a top 10 offense to keep up with ours. It's tough to shoot on the road, but we're due to make some more 3s. The last 2 cupcakes only kept it close because they hit 40% from 3. UConn and the under.

 

[Sphinx]

Be nice to win 'em all, but before I shed any tears over a loss Friday night, I'm going to let next Tuesday night happen. Beat UNC in the Garden with Steph Castle in the lineup, and all is good again.

 

[willie99]

Does Dickenson get the flop calls? If not, our chances improve 100%

 

[Deleted at users request]

This has to be the hardest OOC game you can possibly schedule and we’re only 2 point underdogs without a star lottery pick.

Love to see it. I’m not touching anything about this game but I can’t wait to watch.

 

[Palatine]

It will be interesting to see how the line moves.

 

[BGesus4]

Does Dickenson get the flop calls? If not, our chances improve 100%

 

[JB75]

Wow. I thought it wud be a little more. Maybe Kansas -3.5. This +2 bodes well for the good guys

 

[SamIamCassell]

The over looks nice. Regardless of outcome points will be scored with these teams clashing.

 

[willie99]

More proof that Vegas thinks we're the best team in the country, and they're pretty smart

Way way way more knowledgeable than the media or coaches, just saying

 

[bendm]

Even if KU gets some calls the refs will be better than the usual BE suspects

 

[HeGotGame]

It opened at 1.5 in a lot of spots.

Up to +3 at some sites.

 

[RedStickHusky]

A deep tourney quality game on 1 Dec; should help both teams down the road.

 

[B1GEast]

Take the points

 

[mauconnfan]

Tough one. Admittedly worried about not playing together in this atmosphere and against a very good team. Rumor is McCullars on Tristen to try to take him away. Up to Spencer and Ball to help out with some ball handling duties.

Can’t wait to watch it but wouldn’t touch the line with a 10 foot jumper!

 

[Jay-Bone]

Gonna wait to try to get +5.5 in game.

There's a chance we win, there's a better chance we end up within 5 on the road.

 

[auror]

I picked Kansas -2.5 because Hurley can't win a close game. I wish Fanduel had adjusted lines so I could take UConn -10.

 

[Jay-Bone]

I picked Kansas -2.5 because Hurley can't win a close game. I wish Fanduel had adjusted lines so I could take UConn -10.

I'll give you -10 +150. $500?

 

[UCONNRPh]

Does Dickenson get the flop calls? If not, our chances improve 100%

I have a bet with a co-worker that he flops over/under 2 times..... I went with the over-- figuring Dickinson would flop early to try and get Clingan in foul trouble.

 

[auror]

I'll give you -10 +150. $500?

I appreciate the offer, but no thank you.

 

[OceanDoggie]

Goodman vs Gottlieb preview

 

[Bazz2014]

Goodman vs Gottlieb preview

Could not be clearer that Gottlieb knows nothing about UConn. Only people he mentioned are Cling and Steph. Congrats, Doug, you’ve studied preseason draft projections.

Hearing Goodman play devils advocate on UConn’s behalf was… an out of body experience…

 

[Marat]

Goodman vs Gottlieb preview

Goodman surprisingly made more sense in this one.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Goodman vs Gottlieb preview

I'll save myself 3 and a half minutes

 

[giddyup]

Head:
Kansas wins 96% of their games at Phog. It's a Friday night 8pm local tipoff and their students and fans are going to be out of their mind for a top 5 game against the defending champs that's been circled for a year on the calendar. UConn hasn't played a road game yet this year, but were quite a bit worse last season on the road. UConn was 2nd best offense on neutral, 6th best among home teams, and 19th best on road. Kansas have a schematic advantage to at times neutralize the key to our defense. UConn is missing one of our better players and looked quite poor for stretches in their last game. 2 of our main shooters are in the midst of shooting slumps. Kansas and the over.

Heart:
UConn is better, even without Castle. Kansas' offense is overrated. They have 2 scorers. They're going to need to play like a top 10 offense to keep up with ours. It's tough to shoot on the road, but we're due to make some more 3s. The last 2 cupcakes only kept it close because they hit 40% from 3. UConn and the under.

We better to be able to sink some 3s. No cupcakes.

 

[tennmike]

I'll save myself 3 and a half minutes

Smart choice. I'll never get the time spent back.