Villanova opens (-19) over Marquette - 1/13/16

[VegasWarrior77]

No way we lose by 20 or more!

[4everwarriors]

BeeJay, bet da mortgage on da Warriors, ai na?

[vogue65]

No way we lose by 20 or more!

This may be the last good line of the season.  It makes sense to J. Q. PUBLIC.

[CTWarrior]

This may be the last good line of the season.  It makes sense to J. Q. PUBLIC.

Makes sense to me.  I could see this going anywhere from MU squeaking out an upset to MU losing by 40.  -19 sounds about right.

[GooooMarquette]

Makes sense to me.  I could see this going anywhere from MU squeaking out an upset to MU losing by 40.  -19 sounds about right.

That's how I see it as well.  After getting taken to the woodshed by SHU at home then beating Providence on the road, little would surprise me at this point.

[MarquetteDano]

I would not bet this game either way.  We could be turnover city and lose by 25+.  If we handle the ball okay we could make it interesting.

Tough bet.

[Dish]

Vegas power rankings (depending on who you use) actually suggest this line should be Nova -23.5, so there's actually some value going with Nova -19 here.

Nova is #2 in Vegas' power rankings, MU is #106.

[Windyplayer]

I would not bet this game either way.  We could be turnover city and lose by 25+.  If we handle the ball okay we could make it interesting.

Tough bet.

We turned it over 19 times in our win over Providence. A truly remarkable feat to come out of there with a victory with that high number. Then, we turned it over 20 times at home against SJU.

Villanova is well-oiled machine that will absolutely feast on our turnovers. If we keep turning it over at the current rate, we're going to get our doors blown off by at least 30.

[dgies9156]

We'll see.

Villanova could be one of the great nights in Warrior history.

Remember, every signature win this year was on the road. We're ROAD WARRIORS!!!!!!

[Windyplayer]

We'll see.

Villanova could be one of the great nights in Warrior history.

Remember, every signature win this year was on the road. We're ROAD WARRIORS!!!!!!

It is a massive opportunity, no question. Imagine how the narrative would change. We'd have to be considered in the tournament after a W riding high into our home tilt against the X-men. Win that one and we're guaranteed to be in the Top 25. But, alas, this team is awfully young so these fantasies should only be fleeting to protect against disappointment.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Seems like a lot.

[Lennys Tap]

We lost by 28 to Iowa and 20 to Seton Hall. At home.

[willie warrior]

Not much love from Vegas.They are obvious losers who know not what they are doing. Bet the mortgage!

[RushmoreAcademy]

Certainly feels like a lot when you read it.... makes me realize exactly how dumb my heart makes me.

[robmufan]

If Nova has one of those off nights from the 3 point line (which they had issues before conference play started), I think we cover easy.

That being said, I am not holding my breath.

[mug644]

It is a massive opportunity, no question. Imagine how the narrative would change. We'd have to be considered in the tournament after a W riding high into our home tilt against the X-men. Win that one and we're guaranteed to be in the Top 25. But, alas, this team is awfully young so these fantasies should only be fleeting to protect against disappointment.

How do those odds compare to the odds of winning the $1.4b Powerball on Wed night? I'll have my ticket by then. What are the odds of MU beating Nova AND me winning Powerball? Now that's a daily double!

[mubb3434]

I would have guessed -13 to -14.5...19 is ALOT of points. I like Nova by 15.

[barfolomew]

If Nova has one of those off nights from the 3 point line (which they had issues before conference play started), I think we cover easy.

That being said, I am not holding my breath.

I don't know, man.

Watching Butler-Nova on Sunday, it felt like Butler was in great shape and was headed for the win, and then you blink and Nova was up by like 9 or 10. They can shut you down in a hurry. It's going to take a crapload of composure from MU in the 2nd half, and that still may not be enough.

Guards will be key, especially the driving of Duane, JJ, and Haanif. Limit the offensive fouls and force fouls on them on the inside, and who knows.

[ecompt]

19 is a lot, but we cannot defend the three and Nova will be able to shoot from outside at will. I think this is our last blowout loss of the season. Nova 86-59,

[Loose Cannon]

I guess Vegas didn't see that article on "Teams you can't Trust" !

[Golden Avalanche]

We lost by 28 to Iowa and 20 to Seton Hall. At home.

Adding to that, we don't have a great track record winning on the main line and have been stomped the last two seasons. 20 point drubbing seems realistic.

[BM1090]

I think we'll cover 20 but not by much. 15-17 point loss.

I just want continued improvement. Max effort, good ball movement, good shots. If they don't drop and we get killed, so be it.

[tower912]

Take 'Nova, give the points.    90-65

[jsheim]

This is not last years team, wojo knows what happened at SH and wont let it happen again...we might lose some more as a freshmen led team....but not a lazy low intensity blowout.

So we cover 20 for sure....thats my rational self.

And wednesday we beat nova!...irrational self!!!! Yeah! 

[Loose Cannon]

   Seems like more Y2K discussion.