UConn -8.5 Memphis

[auror]

Opening line on FanDuel.

 

[Mr. French]

I regret not making more $ on this run of theirs…let’s see if we can catch the books slipping early season!

 

[Tenspro2002]

Feels about right. Early season nobody knows what to expect. We could win by 15 or be in a close one.

I was expecting it to open more like -11.5 (in which case I probably bet Memphis).

 

[uconngb]

Feels about right. Early season nobody knows what to expect. We could win by 15 or be in a close one.

I was expecting it to open more like -11.5 (in which case I probably bet Memphis).

We win by at least 15. It’s Penny

 

[huskyharry]

Memphis is an experienced team with athleticism and Strength at all positions. Like is they may better on the second half. They lead the nation in three point shooting percentage. They will be tough. We need to play much better than the last game

 

[superjohn]

Feels about right. Early season nobody knows what to expect. We could win by 15 or be in a close one.

I was expecting it to open more like -11.5 (in which case I probably bet Memphis).

You bet on UConn opponents?

 

[Tenspro2002]

You bet on UConn opponents?

Sometimes!

If a line is really out of whack in our favor, absolutely. One of the easiest wins I had was 2 years ago we were like -14.5 against Villanova. We won by 8 or so and never came close to covering. Win-win!

 

[RuffRuff]

Pretty much exactly what Ken Pom projected. For those doubting it this early, Vegas fully aligns with it.

Gutt says take the points but I can see a case where the Huskies come in like an inferno and just run them. I wouldn’t touch it.

 

[dingaling]

You bet on UConn opponents?

If you always bet on UConn opponents, you always walk away feeling like a winner regardless of the outcome

 

[AntG168]

I think we run em. Boys are ready for the real season to begin. Hurley will have them shot out of a cannon after that last performance.

 

[IndyLives]

I made 6 figures on UConn games last year. Hoping for the same. I think UConn minus the points and the over on this one. UConn will turn this into a track meet.

 

[RuffRuff]

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Memphis is an experienced team with athleticism and Strength at all positions. Like is they may better on the second half. They lead the nation in three point shooting percentage. They will be tough. We need to play much better than the last game

Well this is a scary description

 

[FfldCntyFan]

The funny thing here is that I can absolutely see Bilas being into transcendental mediation while I cannot picture Danny doing it.

 

[twiceahusky]

Memphis is an experienced team with athleticism and Strength at all positions. Like is they may better on the second half. They lead the nation in three point shooting percentage. They will be tough. We need to play much better than the last game

So Memphis is 4-0.

• Missouri by 8
• UNLV by 6
• Ohio by 24
• San Francisco by 4

I say hit -8.5 like a tree on the forest moon of Endor.

 

[RuffRuff]

So Memphis is 4-0.

• Missouri by 8
• UNLV by 6
• Ohio by 24
• San Francisco by 4

I say hit -8.5 like a tree on the forest moon of Endor.

Get me some of what you’re smoking!

 

[auror]

Haggerty scares the out of me, to be honest. Samson Johnson already has 3 fouls. This will be a very big test for Ball.

But if Hurley is who we think Hurley is, he will win the coaching matchup to a degree that should make it moot.

 

[Brochacho]

Haggerty scares the out of me, to be honest. Samson Johnson already has 3 fouls. This will be a very big test for Ball.

But if Hurley is who we think Hurley is, he will win the coaching matchup to a degree that should make it moot.

Worried about Mahaney & Ball guarding Haggerty. If there is a game to start Diarra its this one.

 

[jibsey]

Worried about Mahaney & Ball guarding Haggerty. If there is a game to start Diarra its this one.

Hurley doesn’t operate that way. It will be the same starting lineup. We lose a couple games he could change it.

 

[ucp990411]

You bet on UConn opponents?

I did that once and I was hoping Ricky Moore would miss a free throw. I couldn’t believe I would be rooting for one of our guys to miss. Never again.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

RIP Bill Walton

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

The funny thing here is that I can absolutely see Bilas being into transcendental mediation while I cannot picture Danny doing it.

You can’t picture the guy who burns sage at Gampel and talks about “journaling” being into TM? Hurleys talked about meditation being part of his deal.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Unless you think Solo can play solid D on Haggerty, feel like Diarra has to start. Need Samson to rebound and defend straight up, and our wings/guards have to do better on limiting drives.

 

[RuffRuff]

Unless you think Solo can play solid D on Haggerty, feel like Diarra has to start. Need Samson to rebound and defend straight up, and our wings/guards have to do better on limiting drives.

I don’t think Samson has any chance with Dainja.

Will be interesting to see how DH plays these defensive matchups and who he has faith in on that end. Seeing how the roster/rotation shapes up may be the most interesting element of this season. This year truly has to be a master class in coaching if this team wants to win another as they are not going to out talent the top tier this year. It’s going to be out executing or using depth to wear down, or both.

Right now it feels like there are two draft picks/NBA players on this roster in AK and Liam. The last two years we’ve had 5-6. There’s a few other guys that have potential to get there but certainly not there yet.

 

[JerseyAlum]

Feels about right. Early season nobody knows what to expect. We could win by 15 or be in a close one.

I was expecting it to open more like -11.5 (in which case I probably bet Memphis).

Check Memphis record, who they played, and scoring margin of victory. See who was their best players, how deep their bench is, etc... all signs point to > 8.5 for UConn. Would say if betting, see the +/- and decide if "over" is your best bet.