The game was played in Houston. Granted, not on the campus of the Longhorns, but hardly neutral. Kind of like when Michigan State played North Carolina at Ford Field or when Kansas plays games at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. Technically a neutral site, but most likely the crowd is not going to be neutral.
This post has me confused. I am not playing the 1st half. I am not sure if you are saying they will win or lose. Clear this up for me please.
Well they have only had 3 road games right? How can thier FG % be that low if they have 3 games of 48, 48, and 50+??
I know I said @ Minnesota, @ Northwestern and in Texas. Games was played in Houston, Texas. Essentially a home game for the Horns.
Duke @ Georgia Tech
Total: 146
I was ecstatic to see this number come out this high. The number 146 is so high that Dukes defense can do its part to cover it all by its self. I don’t think Ga Tech breaks 65 tops. Dukes defense has been very good all year. Since their loss to Michigan they have allowed just 56 points per game in 6 games. That includes the two conference games which they allowed Virginia Tech to score 44 and Florida State to score 58. Combine this smothering defense with a lackluster Georgia Tech offense and we have a good recipe. G-Tech is shooting just 42% in their last 5 games, a number that probably won’t improve against the Blue Devils.
Also something very strange here, Duke and Georgia Tech have played under the total 9 of their last 10 games and their last 8 in a row. They have played under 155, 154, 144, 155, 138.5, 133.5, 163.5, 154, and 151.5. Also Duke has played under in their last 4 in a row and 6 of their last 8 that I found a total for. Georgia Tech has played under in 7 of their last 10 games.
Maryland held Ga Tech to 61 points and if Duke can do the same I don’t see how the over hits. Duke hasn’t broken 80 against any good teams other then Xavier. I think on the road Duke will be playing extra hard on the defensive end and will be able to control the tempo. I don’t think they want to play up tempo on the road and if they get a lead late will certainly attempt to run some clock out.
I really do like this play a lot.
Duke/GT Under 146 (3 Units)
May add 1 more later.
Total: 146
I was ecstatic to see this number come out this high. The number 146 is so high that Dukes defense can do its part to cover it all by its self. I don’t think Ga Tech breaks 65 tops. Dukes defense has been very good all year. Since their loss to Michigan they have allowed just 56 points per game in 6 games. That includes the two conference games which they allowed Virginia Tech to score 44 and Florida State to score 58. Combine this smothering defense with a lackluster Georgia Tech offense and we have a good recipe. G-Tech is shooting just 42% in their last 5 games, a number that probably won’t improve against the Blue Devils.
Also something very strange here, Duke and Georgia Tech have played under the total 9 of their last 10 games and their last 8 in a row. They have played under 155, 154, 144, 155, 138.5, 133.5, 163.5, 154, and 151.5. Also Duke has played under in their last 4 in a row and 6 of their last 8 that I found a total for. Georgia Tech has played under in 7 of their last 10 games.
Maryland held Ga Tech to 61 points and if Duke can do the same I don’t see how the over hits. Duke hasn’t broken 80 against any good teams other then Xavier. I think on the road Duke will be playing extra hard on the defensive end and will be able to control the tempo. I don’t think they want to play up tempo on the road and if they get a lead late will certainly attempt to run some clock out.
I really do like this play a lot.
Duke/GT Under 146 (3 Units)
May add 1 more later.
I don't know. They only had two nuetral games right. They shot 48 and 51 in those games.
Yup, like it a lot!
only thing that worries me about that total is the tempo if the game will be fast paced throughout. hewitt has gt full court pressing the whole game, and duke also likes to play at a fast pace. both defenses are good, but with the fast pace there may be too many easy buckets where the defenses don't have to work for this one to stay under. was actually thinking of playing the over.
GL with the rest of the plays. hopefully wake doesn't screw us
GL with the rest of the plays. hopefully wake doesn't screw us
Well since I'm backing G'Town and since I don't think I'm out of my mind to be laying just 6 points at home with the Hoyas I guess it boils down to our differing view of the Hoyas - you think they're bad and I think they're every bit as good as last years version, probably better. I don't know what Georgetown is/was/will be ranked but I do know that going into the Pitt and ND games they were highly efficient on both offense and defense. Pitt absolutely manhandled them on the glass..a very good rebounding team and Blair has about as many bounds as the entire Hoya team.they can play a little soft at times...losing by 16 or so at home is hardly excusable but let's face it Pitt is probably a top 5 team in the country so it's not the absolute worst loss. Then they lost at Notre Dame, always an excusable loss and they suffered a horrific shooting day from downtown (won the battle of the boards - and the game basically went to the wire). You say that the Memphis game wasn't a huge win but isn't Memphis one of Cuse's biggest wins of the season - a game that was an absolutely perfect matchup for them since Memphis can't shoot? Honestly, Cuse hasn't done a whole lot, they beat Kansas in a semi-home game, beat Memphis and beat a young Florida team early in the season. I like Cuse and they are extremely talented...they may cover they matchup alright with G'Town, Flynn is as good as it gets and Arinze could do some damage...but Cuse has played (to their credit beaten) literally the 4 worst teams in the Big East - now they face a big road test...bottom line is I can see having Cuse as a side and I thought the line would be closer to 4, but I don't think it's nuts to be laying the points here, Cuse still has to answer some questions.
All valid points. Like you said, it comes down to our differing views on Georgetown. Like you said, the ranking means nothing. I just use the ranking to gauge the public perception. You think Georgetown is solid and I don't think they are middle of the pack Big East.
Should be a very good game. Gl to you.
