Nova favored by 16. Over/Under is 160.5

[VegasWarrior77]

That's a lot of points!

[Dish]

You're right that is the line, but that is one of the fishiest lines I've seen this year. Power ratings with 3.5 for home court have Nova at -9.5.

Something weird going on here.

[GB Warrior]

Take the over*

*for points scored. I think we have too many good shooters to lose by 16. Either we're shooting well and competitive or we're shooting 3s against lax defensive to play catchup.

[MUBigDance]

MU covers 16. We have a thin chance at an upset.

[Jay Bee]

MU covers 16. We have a thin chance at an upset.

My rent gets/doesn't get paid based on the outcome. #$100

[Marquette4life]

This doesnt make sense

[Dawson Rental]

My rent gets/doesn't get paid based on the outcome. #$100

Sweat not, the polar vortex is almost over.

[cheese ball chaser]

Edit nm

[Goose]

Pre Badger game I predicted MU in a laugher. Unfortunately, today I believe we lose in a laugher. Many gaps in the MU lineup and I believe a little too much excitement over the play of the freshmen. Hope I am wrong, but I only think MU covers if some late buckets in mop up time.

[Class71]

My biggest concerns are turnovers, fouls on 'Nova's home court,  our defense, rebounding and no open shots due to their tight D. Having said that, we did win last year. Let's hope for the best but be realistic in our chances.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Pre Badger game I predicted MU in a laugher. Unfortunately, today I believe we lose in a laugher. Many gaps in the MU lineup and I believe a little too much excitement over the play of the freshmen. Hope I am wrong, but I only think MU covers if some late buckets in mop up time.

Disagree.  This Warrior team has a lot of depth and fire power.  If the stars line up, we will win again. 

[tower912]

I don't see a way to victory here.     Moral victory is the best we can hope for, but I am not feeling that, either.      Take Nova, give the points, and bet the over.   95-70    Hope nobody gets hurt.   

[WhiteTrash]

Pre Badger game I predicted MU in a laugher. Unfortunately, today I believe we lose in a laugher. Many gaps in the MU lineup and I believe a little too much excitement over the play of the freshmen. Hope I am wrong, but I only think MU covers if some late buckets in mop up time.

I'm afraid you may be right and Vegas is right on this one. I believe Nova has a history of kicking the snot out of teams after a loss and we're that team.

Let's face it, Nova is a better team with a better coach and at home. If we can keep it within 10 I'd be very happy.

[mufvr]

 The 16 point line is big but justified. It's hard to command respect when  it takes a player to score 52 points to beat a marginal team without their best player in overtime. The reality is our interior defense and rebounding has been brutal. Were young, will get better.

[Dr. Blackheart]

KPom says Nova by 15 with a 9% chance of MU winning me $100.  Much better payout odds than the Powerball.

[79Warrior]

Pre Badger game I predicted MU in a laugher. Unfortunately, today I believe we lose in a laugher. Many gaps in the MU lineup and I believe a little too much excitement over the play of the freshmen. Hope I am wrong, but I only think MU covers if some late buckets in mop up time.

Agree. If Nova comes to play we they will cover the spread. Villanova is simply a better team than we are.

[wadesworld]

The 16 point line is big but justified. It's hard to command respect when  it takes a player to score 52 points to beat a marginal team without their best player in overtime. The reality is our interior defense and rebounding has been brutal. Were young, will get better.

Are we sticking to the idea that Providence is a "marginal team" or...?

[mufvr]

Marginal within the limits of the power b-ball conferences.

[Jockey]

The 16 point line is big but justified. It's hard to command respect when  it takes a player to score 52 points to beat a marginal team without their best player in overtime. The reality is our interior defense and rebounding has been brutal. Were young, will get better.

A marginal team who beat a Top 10 today.

[Lennys Tap]

A marginal team who beat a Top 10 today.

X is overrated.

Re the game today - if you think MU will score 73 points, take them and over.  If we get to 73, worse you'll do is lose juice.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

X is overrated.

Re the game today - if you think MU will score 73 points, take them and over.  If we get to 73, worse you'll do is lose juice.

X is not overrated.

[Goose]

Lenny

I think X is awfully good. They are going to be a very tough out in March. As for tonight's game, I do not think we score 73 tonight. Hope I am wrong.

[PGsHeroes32]

X is not overrated.

Depends what you mean by that

They are definitely not the 5th best basketball team in the country.

They are very good tho

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Depends what you mean by that

They are definitely not the 5th best basketball team in the country.

They are very good tho

Give your top 10 teams. If they're not too 5, they're top 6, IMO.

Nervous for tonight yet? Odds obviously well in your favor, but can't feeling great today.

[real chili 83]

This thread is deja vu....all over again.