Iowa -8.5 tonight
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If I were a betting man I’d take Nebraska and the points.
Why would you do that? Nebraska is one of the most inconsistent teams in the nation both offensively and defensively.
Well Iowa has sucked balls there since we started playing them in BIG play and could be down to 7-8 players but yes they are bad as well. This is one of those games you stay away from...
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Injuries, illnesses, depth, @ Nebraska, past history, short turnaround etc.
Because Nebraska is playing at home and we have a depleted bench. No easy wins in the Big on the road.
I see that but there is just no way that anyone on their team can guard and stop Garza. I'd maybe take the points but no way UNL straight up.
I just saw the line this morning and entered a teaser bet. Nebraska +14.5 and under 162.5.
Not a bad call but I could see our less than stellar D get shredded when fatigue occurs.
I was thinking about taking the under (158.5) based on the idea that Iowa won't run as much as normal & Nebraska has had some clunkers this year. But Garza may feast for 40 against their center (whom I know nothing about), & I generally don't like rooting for missed shots, but it's tough to stay away from that line.
I was thinking about it more from the standpoint of CJ not playing, or at least being very limited. I'm not sure we can win a shootout if he isn't playing much.
Yes there is that but I see us giving them way more points then they normally score and look for some schmuck who has a career high who we have never heard of, happens far too often.
Looks like they start four guards ranging from 6'2'' to 6'6''. Not exactly a great time for us to be short on guards.
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And not a great time for Nebraska to be short. Signed, Luka and Ryan.
This would be one I'd be happy to win by 15, believe me!
I honestly think people are over thinking this...
1) Hoiberg's teams don't like to foul, which should mean this won't be one of the frustrating super physical games where we struggle to play through contact.
2) Nebraska's defense is worse than ours. They don't block a lot of shots, they don't get a lot of steals or force many other turnovers.
3) Nebraska shoots poorly (33% from 3; 59.5% FTs)
4) Nebraska is short. They play 3 guys who are 6-8 or 6-9. Luka and Ryan will feast.
5) Nebraska just doesn't have as good of players as we do. Garza and Wieskamp will be by far the two best players on the court. Joe Toussaint may be the best guard on the court. Even Till will be able to compete in this game if we need him for more than his spot minutes roll.
1) Hoiberg's teams don't like to foul, which should mean this won't be one of the frustrating super physical games where we struggle to play through contact.
2) Nebraska's defense is worse than ours. They don't block a lot of shots, they don't get a lot of steals or force many other turnovers.
3) Nebraska shoots poorly (33% from 3; 59.5% FTs)
4) Nebraska is short. They play 3 guys who are 6-8 or 6-9. Luka and Ryan will feast.
5) Nebraska just doesn't have as good of players as we do. Garza and Wieskamp will be by far the two best players on the court. Joe Toussaint may be the best guard on the court. Even Till will be able to compete in this game if we need him for more than his spot minutes roll.
Agreed. I have watched a fair share of Skers basketball this year and they are terrible even on their good days. A win Vs Purdue is deceiving and their only decent win on the year.
Purdue shot under 18% from 3 with 35 attempts... so about half their average. Combine that with only shooting 40% on their 2s, and voila... you have the recipe for a rough night.
I wouldn't say we "sucked balls". Two of the games we lost we completely pissed down our leg and they made some miraculous shots on top of that. But yeah haven't had the best of fortunes pulling out W's
So weird to see Hoiberg mentioned along with Nebby ball. I know he has history but it still seems strange. He doesn't fit the mold of a Nebby coach at all.
It wasn’t that long ago that I thought I had a an injury scoop when iowa visited Syracuse and I got ****ing OWNED
The site that I bet on (Bovada) had the following lines this morning:
Nebraska +8.5
Over/Under 156.5
With a teaser, it’s a minimum two-part bet. In this case, I got six points to adjust two lines either way, but they both have to win. I moved Nebraska to +14.5 and moved the over/under to 162.5 and took the under. I could have just done the line in this game and the line in another game too, it just has to be a combination of two.
I don’t do them very often, but if you follow certain teams or like a particular matchup, they can be useful. I have gone as high as a 4-part bet which gets you ten points to play with in each case.
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As I've noted before (and in another thread today), in 1960-61 Iowa started the season 12-3, then lost FOUR of its five starters to academic ineligibility at the semester. That left Iowa with a NINE-man roster, so they picked up a player from the student body so they could practice 5-on-5.
But the Hawkeyes didn't quit. Instead, they pulled together and, with future All-American center Don Nelson the only starter left, finished in a second-place tie (10-4) in the Big Ten.
Known as the Hustlin' Hawkeyes, that 1960-61 team remains the standard when it comes to in-season attrition.
And please note that Iowa lost to Ohio State in Iowa City 62-61 that season. Ohio State had won the national championship in 1960 and went on to finish second in the nation in 1961 with a 27-1 record, its only loss coming to Cincinnati in OT in the national championship game.
So yes, Iowa has had some horrible luck so far this season, but this team still has great talent and, at least as importantly, it has the attitude and work ethic to keep winning anyway.
Iowa turned what could have been a disaster in 1960-61 into a storybook season behind star center Don Nelson. Don't be surprised if these Hawkeyes make a similar run behind star center Luka Garza.
BTW: Here's a link to 23 minutes of highlights to that 1960-61 season with some interesting background presented in the first few minutes of the narration:
But the Hawkeyes didn't quit. Instead, they pulled together and, with future All-American center Don Nelson the only starter left, finished in a second-place tie (10-4) in the Big Ten.
Known as the Hustlin' Hawkeyes, that 1960-61 team remains the standard when it comes to in-season attrition.
And please note that Iowa lost to Ohio State in Iowa City 62-61 that season. Ohio State had won the national championship in 1960 and went on to finish second in the nation in 1961 with a 27-1 record, its only loss coming to Cincinnati in OT in the national championship game.
So yes, Iowa has had some horrible luck so far this season, but this team still has great talent and, at least as importantly, it has the attitude and work ethic to keep winning anyway.
Iowa turned what could have been a disaster in 1960-61 into a storybook season behind star center Don Nelson. Don't be surprised if these Hawkeyes make a similar run behind star center Luka Garza.
BTW: Here's a link to 23 minutes of highlights to that 1960-61 season with some interesting background presented in the first few minutes of the narration:
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And the rub, being reduced payout as well if I recall, versus traditional parlay without paying for/getting points to move.
I've gotten my ass kicked lately on William Hill. I am trying to be safe with several money line parlay bets and I keep getting f'd by major upsets, really pissing me off.
Correct. The teaser pays $43 on a $60 bet. If I would have done a straight parlay without adjusting the points, a $60 bet pays $164. All risk/reward. I rarely do parlays straight up unless it's on the money line.
I hear you. I had a pretty decent year on college football, but the bowl games have been a pain in my ass. For college basketball, I do mainly money line parlays, typically with two games and at most three. It is surprising to me how often 7 and 8 point favorites at HOME are losing this season.
I like your chances, FYI. I see a sluggish start for Hawks and eventually ending up 70-60 Iowa. Never in doubt but too close given injuries and road game. And fingers crossed that home cookin refs don’t get Garza in early foul trouble.
That is precisely what I do. Last week got ass kicked so backed off for a bit. I do exactly what you said.
Great post. I was going to mention the Hustlin' Hawks as the only time I remember this much in season attrition. I do think the league is tougher now than it was in the early 60's but that could be recency bias on my part.
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