When these teams met 4 weeks ago in Evanston, Northwestern was a 7-point favorite. It seems stunning to me that this line has swung so much now that we're playing west of the Mississippi.
Any idea why Iowa is now a 2.5 point favorite?
That seems like a huge swing to me. Obviously Iowa is playing a little better, but, they still lost at Illinois on Sunday.
Thoughts on this game?
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When these teams met 4 weeks ago in Evanston, Northwestern was a 7-point favorite. It seems stunning to me that this line has swung so much now that we're playing west of the Mississippi.
Any idea why Iowa is now a 2.5 point favorite?
That seems like a huge swing to me. Obviously Iowa is playing a little better, but, they still lost at Illinois on Sunday.
line is spot on. NW doesnt have the talent or the composure to win close games, and anyone with decent size will convert rebounds against the wildcats. ohio state converted an insane 65% of their offensive rebounds the other night. obviously a much bigger team than iowa, by far, but iowa is still decent on the glass and outrebounded them by 6 in the first time they met, when they lost by 20ish. NW is #322 in the COUNTRY at offensive rebounding efficiency, and #309 in the country at defensive. John Sherna deserves an NCAA tournament, but he's not going to get it with this team's inability to win close games and their horrible rebounding numbers.
matt gatens has been an ENORMOUS boost for iowa as of late. he's put up 20 or more in 4 of his last 5 games, and has shot the 3 ball 27/41 across those 5 games. northwestern has pretty poor length and perimeter defense, and they're already an awful road team. theyve only won 3 road games for christ's sake: georgia tech, illinois, penn state.
for some reason unbeknownst to me, lots of people think that northwestern can still get in the big dance. i disagree. the selection committee doesnt care how close you get in games if you blow every opportunity to win them. a loss is still a loss. heard this on an espn podcast: northwestern has had 6 games this year decided with 10 seconds or less, and theyve lost all 6 of them.
dont like them coming off that incredibly deflating Ohio State loss, which i'm guessing was on senior night, against an iowa team that has been on a tear and is good in their own building. northwestern cant afford to let that ohio state loss devastate them, and I dont think they will....but Carmody has been there for 11 years now, and in all 11, they've missed the big dance. im expecting it again. theyre just not good enough and they're an awful rebounding team and an awful road team.
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line is spot on. NW doesnt have the talent or the composure to win close games, and anyone with decent size will convert rebounds against the wildcats. ohio state converted an insane 65% of their offensive rebounds the other night. obviously a much bigger team than iowa, by far, but iowa is still decent on the glass and outrebounded them by 6 in the first time they met, when they lost by 20ish. NW is #322 in the COUNTRY at offensive rebounding efficiency, and #309 in the country at defensive. John Sherna deserves an NCAA tournament, but he's not going to get it with this team's inability to win close games and their horrible rebounding numbers.
matt gatens has been an ENORMOUS boost for iowa as of late. he's put up 20 or more in 4 of his last 5 games, and has shot the 3 ball 27/41 across those 5 games. northwestern has pretty poor length and perimeter defense, and they're already an awful road team. theyve only won 3 road games for christ's sake: georgia tech, illinois, penn state.
for some reason unbeknownst to me, lots of people think that northwestern can still get in the big dance. i disagree. the selection committee doesnt care how close you get in games if you blow every opportunity to win them. a loss is still a loss. heard this on an espn podcast: northwestern has had 6 games this year decided with 10 seconds or less, and theyve lost all 6 of them.
dont like them coming off that incredibly deflating Ohio State loss, which i'm guessing was on senior night, against an iowa team that has been on a tear and is good in their own building. northwestern cant afford to let that ohio state loss devastate them, and I dont think they will....but Carmody has been there for 11 years now, and in all 11, they've missed the big dance. im expecting it again. theyre just not good enough and they're an awful rebounding team and an awful road team.
Good analysis, but a week ago they won at PSU by 1 point, thanks to Shurna FTs with 2 seconds left. So they aren't completely incapable of winning a close game.
Certainly not guaranteeing an NU victory. We'll see.
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Good analysis, but a week ago they won at PSU by 1 point, thanks to Shurna FTs with 2 seconds left. So they aren't completely incapable of winning a close game.
Certainly not guaranteeing an NU victory. We'll see.
Also, "awful road team"? ... Won at IL, won at PSU, went to OT at Mich, kept it close at IU. Not good, but not awful.
WHAT A HOMER!!!! DUDE THEY SUCK SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE BUT THEY SUCK JUST ACCEPT IT...3 WINS ON THE ROAD IS NOTHING BUT AWFUL!!!!!! FUCKIN HOMERS MAN
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Quote Originally Posted by Hibore222:
Also, "awful road team"? ... Won at IL, won at PSU, went to OT at Mich, kept it close at IU. Not good, but not awful.
WHAT A HOMER!!!! DUDE THEY SUCK SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE BUT THEY SUCK JUST ACCEPT IT...3 WINS ON THE ROAD IS NOTHING BUT AWFUL!!!!!! FUCKIN HOMERS MAN
iowa will want to win this one and in convincing fashion. take iowa or the over. dont just take nw cause youre a fan. if u are still doubting or unsure, lay off or just take the over
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iowa will want to win this one and in convincing fashion. take iowa or the over. dont just take nw cause youre a fan. if u are still doubting or unsure, lay off or just take the over
i understand you are wanting NW to win bad here, but Iowa is an entirely diff animal at home.....................Iowa is my top play for today and I also think this game will be very high scoring.................
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i understand you are wanting NW to win bad here, but Iowa is an entirely diff animal at home.....................Iowa is my top play for today and I also think this game will be very high scoring.................
it's really in your best interest that NW loses today. let's kill this wounded animal right now so that we dont have to watch them limp around for the next week in desperation, only to fall short on selection sunday.
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it's really in your best interest that NW loses today. let's kill this wounded animal right now so that we dont have to watch them limp around for the next week in desperation, only to fall short on selection sunday.
Good analysis, but a week ago they won at PSU by 1 point, thanks to Shurna FTs with 2 seconds left. So they aren't completely incapable of winning a close game.
Certainly not guaranteeing an NU victory. We'll see.
Needed a very questionable call on what looked like a clean block to beat the worst team in the Big Ten, too. I appreciate that you're pulling for your team and all. And I hope they make a run in the B1G Tournament, but I think their bubble bursts today.
Iowa is tough at home, Senior Day for Gatens, my money is on the Hawkeyes.
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Quote Originally Posted by Hibore222:
Good analysis, but a week ago they won at PSU by 1 point, thanks to Shurna FTs with 2 seconds left. So they aren't completely incapable of winning a close game.
Certainly not guaranteeing an NU victory. We'll see.
Needed a very questionable call on what looked like a clean block to beat the worst team in the Big Ten, too. I appreciate that you're pulling for your team and all. And I hope they make a run in the B1G Tournament, but I think their bubble bursts today.
Iowa is tough at home, Senior Day for Gatens, my money is on the Hawkeyes.
Why are you asking for thoughts when it is clear who you have picked and argue everyone's comments? Obviously I am a huge Hawkeye fan and want them to win and think they will today. However I also am not afraid to go against them in a bad spot (like last Sunday @ Illinois).
Take the Hawks today if you want to win money.....sit back and cheer on your team and let the chance for an NCAA berth be a big enough wager for you today!!
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Why are you asking for thoughts when it is clear who you have picked and argue everyone's comments? Obviously I am a huge Hawkeye fan and want them to win and think they will today. However I also am not afraid to go against them in a bad spot (like last Sunday @ Illinois).
Take the Hawks today if you want to win money.....sit back and cheer on your team and let the chance for an NCAA berth be a big enough wager for you today!!
Shurna and the boys won't lose this game for coach, a win here and an opening win vs minnesota in the tourney should get them in. I expect a 110% performance tonight, and for shurna to be unguardable. CARDIACCATS
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Shurna and the boys won't lose this game for coach, a win here and an opening win vs minnesota in the tourney should get them in. I expect a 110% performance tonight, and for shurna to be unguardable. CARDIACCATS
Why are you asking for thoughts when it is clear who you have picked and argue everyone's comments? Obviously I am a huge Hawkeye fan and want them to win and think they will today. However I also am not afraid to go against them in a bad spot (like last Sunday @ Illinois).
Take the Hawks today if you want to win money.....sit back and cheer on your team and let the chance for an NCAA berth be a big enough wager for you today!!
never bet with your heart. bet with your head
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Quote Originally Posted by Reider40:
Why are you asking for thoughts when it is clear who you have picked and argue everyone's comments? Obviously I am a huge Hawkeye fan and want them to win and think they will today. However I also am not afraid to go against them in a bad spot (like last Sunday @ Illinois).
Take the Hawks today if you want to win money.....sit back and cheer on your team and let the chance for an NCAA berth be a big enough wager for you today!!
I respect that you're a big fan of such a mediocre program, I just don't think they are a team to back on the road ever. I made the line Iowa 3 and would have played the line when it was at one if I had seen it.
In reality both these teams are bad and are lucky they have the nit
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I respect that you're a big fan of such a mediocre program, I just don't think they are a team to back on the road ever. I made the line Iowa 3 and would have played the line when it was at one if I had seen it.
In reality both these teams are bad and are lucky they have the nit
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Obviously I am a huge Hawkeye fan and want them to win and think they will today. However I also am not afraid to go against them in a bad spot (like last Sunday @ Illinois). 
never bet with your heart. bet with your head
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