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1/25 recap: So Ill(2x) -14.5 loss to Indiana St. Salukis shot awful, that simple as Salukis enjoyed +5 TO, +5 boards and held Sycs to abysmal shooting. One odd stat, Sycs attempted more FTs than hometeam. So Ill 2-14 from triple city and that's what kept game close, particularly in first half with Salukis 0-9 behind the arc while building six point halftime cushion.
Today's picks:
2 units *** Utah +6 over Air Force. Line opened at +4.5 and has jumped to +6 based on Saurday's action of Air Force crushing BYU and Utah losing at New Mexico. The stats are pretty even shooting the ball with both teams displaying great defensive prowess behind the arc each holding opponents under 26%. Both teams are league leaders in points given up with Utah holding a slight edge with overall def FG%. Two stats will tell the story here. Utah has a significant edge on the boards while Air Force takes care of the ball much better than Utah. Whichever team limits their weakness should garner a hard fought victory. The Falcons are running their version of the Princeton offense well and their 15-2 record reflects that. However, Utah HC Majerus will have his team play solid fundamental D and not give up the back door. The final analysis is for a very low scoring game with 52 points the victor's total--thus six points is juicy. If Air Force wins, I believe they're on their way to the Tourney maybe even as an at large bid as something special is brewing in Colorado Springs. Utah won't give up its Mt West supremecay easily.
1 unit *** New Mexico +2 over BYU. Basically, Cougars have no right being favored over a decent team in conference on the road and an ever improving Lobo squad fits that bill. The Pit is coming alive again after a few dismal years as HC McKay has brought in energetic talent. Look for Lobos to stroke three ball with confidence in home surroundings.
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1/25 recap: So Ill(2x) -14.5 loss to Indiana St. Salukis shot awful, that simple as Salukis enjoyed +5 TO, +5 boards and held Sycs to abysmal shooting. One odd stat, Sycs attempted more FTs than hometeam. So Ill 2-14 from triple city and that's what kept game close, particularly in first half with Salukis 0-9 behind the arc while building six point halftime cushion.
Today's picks:
2 units *** Utah +6 over Air Force. Line opened at +4.5 and has jumped to +6 based on Saurday's action of Air Force crushing BYU and Utah losing at New Mexico. The stats are pretty even shooting the ball with both teams displaying great defensive prowess behind the arc each holding opponents under 26%. Both teams are league leaders in points given up with Utah holding a slight edge with overall def FG%. Two stats will tell the story here. Utah has a significant edge on the boards while Air Force takes care of the ball much better than Utah. Whichever team limits their weakness should garner a hard fought victory. The Falcons are running their version of the Princeton offense well and their 15-2 record reflects that. However, Utah HC Majerus will have his team play solid fundamental D and not give up the back door. The final analysis is for a very low scoring game with 52 points the victor's total--thus six points is juicy. If Air Force wins, I believe they're on their way to the Tourney maybe even as an at large bid as something special is brewing in Colorado Springs. Utah won't give up its Mt West supremecay easily.
1 unit *** New Mexico +2 over BYU. Basically, Cougars have no right being favored over a decent team in conference on the road and an ever improving Lobo squad fits that bill. The Pit is coming alive again after a few dismal years as HC McKay has brought in energetic talent. Look for Lobos to stroke three ball with confidence in home surroundings.
