Yes Detroit, and the Stadium holds what 75,000 I was there fore the NCAA regionals. I have no doubt UNC will have a huge fanbase. I may be wrong but this is one of the best offensive basketball teams in recent history and should cover the ten.
Either way I appreciate your picks each day and BOL to you!
Best of luck with MSU... I think that could have great value if it turns out Hansbrough can't play (obviously), or more importantly, if he's limited and it affects his play. UNC has to be very careful that they don't aggravate his injury. It's not good news if he's already missed a few games and it's flaring up again.
But isn't UNC a top 15 team also and currently number 1? Or are you saying you don't believe two top 15 teams are capable of blowing each other out? Tailing your other plays, but I gotta go with UNC in this one. Their win over notre dame was just too impressive and michigan state isn't as good as notre dame.
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the more people that say they line unc the more i like Mich St. Do you actually think UNC is going to go out and blow out every opponent by double digits ON THE ROAD!! Did anyone watch the UCSB game? Santa Barbara was in the whole game...i watched every second of that game and UCSB was there until the last 2 mins. Tom Izzo has consistently had some of the hardest working teams in the country. They have a certain toughness that this UNC team has lacked in years past. Izzo always has his teams competing on the defensive end, and on the glass. If I were to lay 9 points on the road it would be against everything I have ever stood for. GL with the Heels, but this is Mich St or nothing.
Michigan St +9.5
Everyone is blinded by the Carolina blue. This team isn't invincible that was proven last season. They have a tendency to be soft, and a hard nosed, confident Michigan St team playing what is virtually a home game should provide their toughest test of the season. You can't think this team is going to go into every gym and blow out every team by double digits. It's just not going to happen. These are 18-22 year old kids. CBB is all about emotion, and execution. Tom Izzo is a master motivator, and ALWAYS has his teams prepared and playing 110%. His teams are always dominant on defense, and rebounding. It's the same story this season. They have out rebounded every opponent this season by a total of +40, as well as held each opponent to below 43% shooting (other than Maryland). Michigan St also takes care of the ball. They have been on the + side of the turnover margin in every game except the Maryland game. Kalin Lucas is doing a great job of taking care of the ball and owns a great 5.17:1 to:asst ratio. He will be key in handling UNC's defensive pressure. Not giving UNC easy buckets will go a long way with a 10 point spread. However I feel the key to the game will be on the glass. Kentucky, one of the only teams UNC played with a solid post presence was able to out rebound them, and I think Michigan St will be able to do the same, even without Suton. The Spartans rebound soundly as a team. It is a technique Izzo practices an insane amount of time compared to other coaches. Historically MSU has been one of the best rebounding teams in the country year in and year out. MSU has demonstrated such this year by averaging 14, YES 14 offensive rebounds a game. People also look past the fact that Michigan St handled this very same UNC team last season 81-58. I don't think that was a fluke. UNC has trouble with tough minded, physical teams, who rebound, and play defense. This game is going to be played in Michigan. For those who have trouble with geography that is the heart of Spartan country. Mich St will gave the energy of 75,000 fans to draw off of. Defense and rebounding is determination and having home fan support will give them the extra adrenaline to feed off. I wouldn't be surprised to see MSU pull off an upset. I mean if a preseson top 10 team playing what is virtually a home game can't cover a 10 point spread I don't know who will.
Everyone is blinded by the Carolina blue. This team isn't invincible that was proven last season. They have a tendency to be soft, and a hard nosed, confident Michigan St team playing what is virtually a home game should provide their toughest test of the season. You can't think this team is going to go into every gym and blow out every team by double digits. It's just not going to happen. These are 18-22 year old kids. CBB is all about emotion, and execution. Tom Izzo is a master motivator, and ALWAYS has his teams prepared and playing 110%. His teams are always dominant on defense, and rebounding. It's the same story this season. They have out rebounded every opponent this season by a total of +40, as well as held each opponent to below 43% shooting (other than Maryland). Michigan St also takes care of the ball. They have been on the + side of the turnover margin in every game except the Maryland game. Kalin Lucas is doing a great job of taking care of the ball and owns a great 5.17:1 to:asst ratio. He will be key in handling UNC's defensive pressure. Not giving UNC easy buckets will go a long way with a 10 point spread. However I feel the key to the game will be on the glass. Kentucky, one of the only teams UNC played with a solid post presence was able to out rebound them, and I think Michigan St will be able to do the same, even without Suton. The Spartans rebound soundly as a team. It is a technique Izzo practices an insane amount of time compared to other coaches. Historically MSU has been one of the best rebounding teams in the country year in and year out. MSU has demonstrated such this year by averaging 14, YES 14 offensive rebounds a game. People also look past the fact that Michigan St handled this very same UNC team last season 81-58. I don't think that was a fluke. UNC has trouble with tough minded, physical teams, who rebound, and play defense. This game is going to be played in Michigan. For those who have trouble with geography that is the heart of Spartan country. Mich St will gave the energy of 75,000 fans to draw off of. Defense and rebounding is determination and having home fan support will give them the extra adrenaline to feed off. I wouldn't be surprised to see MSU pull off an upset. I mean if a preseson top 10 team playing what is virtually a home game can't cover a 10 point spread I don't know who will.
Michigan +6
Michigan is one of the teams I think are going to surprise this season. They have proven they can beat almost anybody when they beat UCLA earlier this season on a neutral court. They have a proven inside/outside combo in Manny Harris, and DeShawn Sims. Harris is off to an unbelievable start averaging over 22pts and almost 5 rebounds a game. He has the ability to take over games, and has a knack of getting to the free throw line where he shoots at a very high percentage. Harris ability to drive the ball and get to the line could be the difference in what is sure to be a low scoring game. Belien imo is one of the best coaches in the country. He is a proven winner, and has shown he can win with less than spectacular talent. He runs a unique offense, and a 1-3-1 defense. I expect the 1-3-1 to give Maryland some problems. They shoot a low % from the field knocking down only 40% of their shots. The Terps also have no resemblance of a post game. Harris will be the best player on the court. He has the ability to take over games. I don't think the Terps have an answer for him defensively. They also must be worn down with this being their 4th game in less than a week, with all of the games being hard fought, physical games. Maryland had a tendency to wilt last season in the 2nd half questioning their stamina. It should be a big question mark tonight with this being their 4th tough assignment. i think 6 points will be plenty as Harris will lead the Wolves to a victory.
Michigan is one of the teams I think are going to surprise this season. They have proven they can beat almost anybody when they beat UCLA earlier this season on a neutral court. They have a proven inside/outside combo in Manny Harris, and DeShawn Sims. Harris is off to an unbelievable start averaging over 22pts and almost 5 rebounds a game. He has the ability to take over games, and has a knack of getting to the free throw line where he shoots at a very high percentage. Harris ability to drive the ball and get to the line could be the difference in what is sure to be a low scoring game. Belien imo is one of the best coaches in the country. He is a proven winner, and has shown he can win with less than spectacular talent. He runs a unique offense, and a 1-3-1 defense. I expect the 1-3-1 to give Maryland some problems. They shoot a low % from the field knocking down only 40% of their shots. The Terps also have no resemblance of a post game. Harris will be the best player on the court. He has the ability to take over games. I don't think the Terps have an answer for him defensively. They also must be worn down with this being their 4th game in less than a week, with all of the games being hard fought, physical games. Maryland had a tendency to wilt last season in the 2nd half questioning their stamina. It should be a big question mark tonight with this being their 4th tough assignment. i think 6 points will be plenty as Harris will lead the Wolves to a victory.
