Let's Talk Florida

[JD]

Anybody know who's on the horn tonight announcing the game?  I wish it was Bilas.

[Mutaman]

I hope it keeps moving down.  I will see the line in person at the sports book @ 5:59pm Vegas time!  Do you live in Vegas?  Antigua?

I wish.

[Benny B]

it looks like it has moved to +11 now if I read that correctly?

I think I would take MU +11 and probably the over.

Back to MU +10.5.

[Mutaman]

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/

They say the home court is worth 10 points so the bookies must think these two teams are sort of even. We can play with these guys. Buzz needs to get them ready for prime time, Jr needs to handle the pressure with intelligence.

[bilsu]

If Virginia can beat the Badgers in Madison, we can certainly be competitive with the Donovan's in Gainsville. Jr has to come up big- no turnovers. Spread is 9 1/2 (Badgers were 10 point favorites tonight). I'll be very disappointed if Marquette doesn't cover. I like this team and we're ready to play a big game against a big time team.

Wisconsin is not very good and if they lose to MU they wil not get an NCAA bid. There are too many teams in the Big 10 that are better than the Badgers and they are in real trouble.

[Bocephys]

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/

They say the home court is worth 10 points so the bookies must think these two teams are sort of even. We can play with these guys. Buzz needs to get them ready for prime time, Jr needs to handle the pressure with intelligence.

Home court is worth 10 points?  That seems high.  I thought it was something like 4 or 5.

[Silkk the Shaka]

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/

They say the home court is worth 10 points so the bookies must think these two teams are sort of even. We can play with these guys. Buzz needs to get them ready for prime time, Jr needs to handle the pressure with intelligence.

Pretty sure it's worth 3-4... closer to 3

[Clam Crowder]

Junior is the key to the game. He is the key to every game for us. I prefer a Junior with 4-6 assists, 0-2 turnovers, and 4-6 points. I don't think we need him to be a scorer. We need him to take care of the ball, and dish it out when he can. When he tries to score is when he turns it over.

[Benny B]

Home court is worth 10 points?  That seems high.  I thought it was something like 4 or 5.

Home court advantage can vary depending on the team(s).  The home court advantage at the Kohl Center might be 15.  The advantage at the Arena (for UWM) might be 2.  The average might be around 4 or 5.

That said, giving Florida +10HC in Gainesville against MU seems a tad bit high, but it's probably in the vicinity.

[LAZER]

Anybody know who's on the horn tonight announcing the game?  I wish it was Bilas.

I think it's Fraschilla

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

I think it's Fraschilla

Pretty pumped about this one.

[mu ricer22]

http://www.onlygators.com/11/29/2012/gameday-7-florida-gators-vs-marquette/

Fraschilla and Dave Pasch.

Interesting fact in ¨MU is 75-7 since 2008-09 when out-shooting its opponent from the field.¨ and that we are only hitting 37% from the 3 point line.

If win the TO, REB, FT columns then we have a chance tonight

[GGGG]

http://www.onlygators.com/11/29/2012/gameday-7-florida-gators-vs-marquette/

Fraschilla and Dave Pasch.

Interesting fact in ¨MU is 75-7 since 2008-09 when out-shooting its opponent from the field.¨ and that we are only hitting 37% from the free throw line.

I think you mean "three point line" here.

[Benny B]

I think it's Fraschilla

[RJax55]

Pretty pumped about this one.

You must like hearing about MU's "junk-yard dogs"

Too bad MU doesn't have any international players, as Fran has become the foremost expert on Euros.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

You must like hearing about MU's "junk-yard dogs"

Too bad MU doesn't have any international players, as Fran has become the foremost expert on Euros.

Haha didn't mean to quote that. Was just referring to the game.

I do like games Fran calls, but I agree, he always uses that term for MU.

[VegasWarrior77]

Home court advantage for handicapping varies widely in college hoops.  Attached is a link to prediction machine's analysis from the 2011-12 season (2/16/12).  The University of Denver led the way with a home court advantage of 10.9 points.  At the bottom was Northern Florida in 345th place with a negative home court advantage of (2.7).  Marquette was #236 with 2.6 points and Florida was #281 with 1.7 points.  FWIW Bucky was #6 with 7.9 points.  Of course, everything is subjective.

http://predictionmachine.com/college-basketball-homecourt-advantage

[only a warrior]

MU coming out with their pants around their ankles cause they're going to get spanked.

Hope I'm wrong but don't see it happening against Billy D. and his crew on their floor.

[madtownwarrior]

Really - if Wisconsin loses to Marquette, they are out of the tourney? - is this some sort of early season play-in NCAA game?

Far too early to say stuff like this...

Wisconsin is not very good and if they lose to MU they wil not get an NCAA bid. There are too many teams in the Big 10 that are better than the Badgers and they are in real trouble.

[chren21]

Preview of our game upcoming on espn2

[bilsu]

Really - if Wisconsin loses to Marquette, they are out of the tourney? - is this some sort of early season play-in NCAA game?

Far too early to say stuff like this...

It actually is a game that neither team can afford to lose. They both have not beaten a good team at this point. They both have several teams in their conference that are better than they are.

[tower912]

we're going to lose.   I just hope we don't get rolled and nobody gets hurt.   

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