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Detroit -13 - This team is starting to peak at the right time. They have won 4 in a row and look to play spoiler come conference tournament. Their avg victory margin over the last 4 is nearly 16 per game. In conference so far this year, when they have lost the first meeting to conference foe, 2-0 in 2nd game, with those being against Wright St. on the road and Butler this past Saturday. Loyola,Chi on the other hand has lost 12 of their last 13 games su with the only win against , you guessed it, Detroit. So this is a major pride game for Detroit as they don't want to lose to this team for the second time this year. gl (loss)
[This message was edited by Kojak on February 18, 2004 at 09:02 PM.]
Detroit -13 - This team is starting to peak at the right time. They have won 4 in a row and look to play spoiler come conference tournament. Their avg victory margin over the last 4 is nearly 16 per game. In conference so far this year, when they have lost the first meeting to conference foe, 2-0 in 2nd game, with those being against Wright St. on the road and Butler this past Saturday. Loyola,Chi on the other hand has lost 12 of their last 13 games su with the only win against , you guessed it, Detroit. So this is a major pride game for Detroit as they don't want to lose to this team for the second time this year. gl (loss)
[This message was edited by Kojak on February 18, 2004 at 09:02 PM.]
three pt spread,
Indiana has lost 4 out of their last 5 games su including their last 2 home games to Illinois and Iowa. Minnesota lost at home earlier this year by 5 points in a fairly competitive game. IU has been mediocre at home this year already losing 4 games and in the games they won, they have been fairly close wins with biggest margin of victory of 20 against Morehead St. Their margin of victory in all home wins is about 9.5 points with their biggest margin of win at home is 11 points against Northwestern since their game against Morehead St. back on December 23.Indiana does need this win to stay above .500 in Big 10 play which is usually a key factor to getting an at large bid to tournament. Only like 1 team has ever finished above .500 in this conference and not gotten a bid. Key matchup tonight will be Humphries/Leach matchup. If Leach can be productive and stay out of foul trouble, IU will have a chance to cover. If not, the depth is gone with Kline gone, and Humphries will have his way. Minnesota has not won a road game the entire season. Minnesota's margin of defeat on the road is slightly over 10. So as you can tell, the number is about right.Minnesota has lost 9 of their last 10 games and and 12 of 15. Even with Kline out I lean to IU but to me, this game is simply a no play! Hope this helps.
Indiana has lost 4 out of their last 5 games su including their last 2 home games to Illinois and Iowa. Minnesota lost at home earlier this year by 5 points in a fairly competitive game. IU has been mediocre at home this year already losing 4 games and in the games they won, they have been fairly close wins with biggest margin of victory of 20 against Morehead St. Their margin of victory in all home wins is about 9.5 points with their biggest margin of win at home is 11 points against Northwestern since their game against Morehead St. back on December 23.Indiana does need this win to stay above .500 in Big 10 play which is usually a key factor to getting an at large bid to tournament. Only like 1 team has ever finished above .500 in this conference and not gotten a bid. Key matchup tonight will be Humphries/Leach matchup. If Leach can be productive and stay out of foul trouble, IU will have a chance to cover. If not, the depth is gone with Kline gone, and Humphries will have his way. Minnesota has not won a road game the entire season. Minnesota's margin of defeat on the road is slightly over 10. So as you can tell, the number is about right.Minnesota has lost 9 of their last 10 games and and 12 of 15. Even with Kline out I lean to IU but to me, this game is simply a no play! Hope this helps.
We are off and running tonight as most early games almost at half and looking strong early. UCONN, St. Joe's,Colorado and Colorado over,and Butler all on their way. Only Detroit and NC State have a little work to do.
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Detroit -8 2nd half(loss)
UCONN -8 2nd half(loss)
Colorado +2 2nd half(win)
St. Joe's -7.5 2nd half(loss)
NC State -6 2nd half(loss)
Best of luck.
[This message was edited by Kojak on February 18, 2004 at 10:21 PM.]
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Detroit -8 2nd half(loss)
UCONN -8 2nd half(loss)
Colorado +2 2nd half(win)
St. Joe's -7.5 2nd half(loss)
NC State -6 2nd half(loss)
Best of luck.
[This message was edited by Kojak on February 18, 2004 at 10:21 PM.]
