I expected them to be given a few points, but not 6.5. That said, I still wouldn't take PITT. I was going to take South Florida last week when I saw the spread, but held off at the last minute. The BC is too dangerous of a place to play for opponents. Anyone feeling lucky tonight one way or another?
I like MU to win, but I wouldn't bet that they cover.
I love this line. Take MU and give the 6.5!!! The odds makers are practically begging people to take Pitt. While I'm not saying that it's not going to be close I like MU pull away and cover at the end.
I know they covered against USF but no lead is safe with MU this year. I would take points. I hope MU kills though.
Against the spread this year...
H A
Marquette Golden Eagles 12-6 5-3 7-3
Pittsburgh Panthers (25) 12-8-2 8-4-1 4-4-1
I've seen different o/u ranging from 129 to 133.5. Either way, I like this game to end up around 140.
It means we're the underdog and I LIKE THAT!
Quote from: LAZER on February 18, 2010, 09:35:29 AM
Against the spread this year...
H A
Marquette Golden Eagles 12-6 5-3 7-3
Pittsburgh Panthers (25) 12-8-2 8-4-1 4-4-1
Thanks, do you happen to have the as fav/underdog breakdown?
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on February 18, 2010, 12:59:12 PM
It means we're the underdog and I LIKE THAT!
?? how do you figure? If we're giving them 6.5 points it means that they're the "underdog"...
Even if you subtract the 3 points as the home court advantage we are the favorites. Should be a an exciting and close game. And it's on in PVD!!
I prefer being the favorite. It suggests that we are more likely to win.
I wouldn't touch this line with a 10 foot pole.
Quote from: Hards_Alumni on February 18, 2010, 02:19:07 PM
I wouldn't touch this line with a 10 foot pole.
Agreed - Pretty amazing the a Bubble team like MU would be favored by 6.5 over the #18 team in the Nation. Pomroy has us winning 66-61 and from what I've seen his margin of victory has been pretty accurate. That said, I'd still stay away from giving Pitt 6.5
Quote from: jt92 on February 18, 2010, 09:17:56 AM
The odds makers are practically begging people to take Pitt.
Agreed. Its a trap. MU Will cover.
Quote from: NavinRJohnson on February 18, 2010, 03:03:46 PM
Its a trap.
(http://downlode.org/Creative/Writing/Notebook/Illustrations/itsatrap.jpg)
Sorry. Had to...
As of today, per Chad Millman, we are the 16th best team in the nation as far as covering the spread according to his sweat barometer.
http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=millman_chad (http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=millman_chad)
Got at it MU -5 and the over of 133.
Quote from: reinko on February 18, 2010, 05:38:40 PM
Got at it MU -5 and the over of 133.
That's a solid parlay. Over for sure.