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UConn -8.5 Memphis

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).
 
Tenspro2002 said:
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).
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We win by at least 15. It’s Penny
 
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
 
Tenspro2002 said:
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).
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You bet on UConn opponents?
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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huskyharry said:
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
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Well this is a scary description
 
huskyharry said:
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
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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.
 
Haggerty scares the shit 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.
 
auror said:
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.
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Worried about Mahaney & Ball guarding Haggerty. If there is a game to start Diarra its this one.
 
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Brochacho said:
Worried about Mahaney & Ball guarding Haggerty. If there is a game to start Diarra its this one.
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Hurley doesn’t operate that way. It will be the same starting lineup. We lose a couple games he could change it.
 
superjohn said:
You bet on UConn opponents?
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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.
 
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.
 
CardiacAndre7 said:
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.
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I don’t think Samson has any chance with Dainja.

Will be interesting to see how Dan Hurley 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.
 
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Tenspro2002 said:
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).
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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.
 
RuffRuff said:
I don’t think Samson has any chance with Dainja.

Will be interesting to see how Dan Hurley 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.
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Samson has no chance with Dainja. I would think Reed, Jr. starts and hopefully Dainja and Reed, Jr. swap fouls and when they both have 2 they sit, and Johnson comes in and does have a good chance on Cisse. That also opens up Karaban and McNeeley for some post play.
 
jibsey said:
Hurley doesn’t operate that way. It will be the same starting lineup. We lose a couple games he could change it.
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Who is out best on-ball defender? While Hurley doesn't mess with the starting lineup other than from weekly practice effort/results, he did put Castle on different position players.

Diarra can be a pest on D, but I don't think he's right for Haggerty. I might see when defensively we swap in Ross or Stewart (arguably our best athletes) to defend him since Haggerty could play 1-4 for them so won't always be a guard anyway.
 
Tenspro2002 said:
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).
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"We suck at winning close games"
 
JerseyAlum said:
Samson has no chance with Dainja. I would think Reed, Jr. starts and hopefully Dainja and Reed, Jr. swap fouls and when they both have 2 they sit, and Johnson comes in and does have a good chance on Cisse. That also opens up Karaban and McNeeley for some post play.
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Agree that this is a game where AK and LM are gonna feast - that’s where the mismatch is.
 
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