Why are 82% on Arizona and pounding? My contrarian insight

Quote Originally Posted by supermanbets:

while Arizona is a better matchup for smc than Gonzaga. Arizona is all business last 10 games outside of butt kicking in Eugene. They are playing at an elite level, with there sights set on a final four appearance, first for Miller, lost in elite 8 (3 times) . I think smc will compete. Love my gaels, but I just don't see them winning or even covering when it's all said and done against Zona. They have been getting in too much foul trouble, and when Landale or Rahon is off the court in foul trouble other teams run the court. They were up 16 against vcu, Landale picked up 4th and it turned into a 2 Point game, same with Landale in others games, like all 3 zags games. The question is will trier play like he did against north Dakota? Or like he did whole second half he was good enough to carry that team on his back, last game not so much but it didn't matter playing north dakota. As for sagarin and kenpom etc. I throw that out the door in this matchup it's so indicative. Arizona played a tough schedule and had a couple key players missing first half, trier and cartwright. And smc didn't really face anyone outside Gonzaga. All the stats and efficiencies are such variables at this point. Right now I lean first half over and full game over because I think Zona isn't as strong defensively as Gonzaga. I see maybe like a 72-62 type of game.

Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG:

 Good to see an honest, extended discussion here..........I'm going with the public on this one. I'm sure it will be a good game for a while but AZ is hitting its stride.

Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG: