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Ok, I took the bait. I bet Northwestern-10.5 without digging in. After I bet I looked and I’m not thrilled with the pick. They have looked average in their last few and Valpo is coming off back to back losses and will be looking for a W. I’ll be rooting with you guys, but just wanted some hope as to why. 

P.S. I know the injury situation (just don’t think it’s worth 10.5 pts) 

 
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Was wondering the same thing.....Valpo better in pts for and against at +4 and +3.

                                                  sagarin figures +5 1/2

 

Valpo,  back door, Greek Style cover

 
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Valpo looks good on paper but that’s because besides Purdue they haven’t played anyone. Purdue killed them and Northwestern isn’t much less of a team than a Purdue or a few other teams in the Big ten. Good Luck!

 
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2nd back to back road games for Valpo
 
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Quote Originally Posted by fitchris562:

Valpo looks good on paper but that’s because besides Purdue they haven’t played anyone. Purdue killed them and Northwestern isn’t much less of a team than a Purdue or a few other teams in the Big ten. Good Luck!


EXACTLY. Sanity prevails. They played retards and got to 8-0, then they play a team with the correct amount of chromosomes and voila! That was ugly. 
 
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becase Valpo's best player is out...that's why...
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Quote Originally Posted by LonghornHoosier:

becase Valpo's best player is out...that's why...

did any of you read the whole post? Read where it says PS. I was wanting to avoid that answer and needed other information. I was counting at reading comprehension tho. 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by ckattar8:

valpo best player/leading scorer/ captain is out/ has been out!

yes. I know. Read the entire post. 

 
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Not sure if you know but Valpo’s leading scorer and captain is out.  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Clemenza:

Not sure if you know but Valpo’s leading scorer and captain is out.  

Is this confirmed? I heard he has Mono, which usually is about a week to two weeks out.
 
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On paper screams Valpo but like someone else mentioned they are missing best player and judging from Purdue game I can't fathom taking Valpo in this spot.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Clemenza:

Not sure if you know but Valpo’s leading scorer and captain is out.

you are the 3rd person I asked. Did you read my post at all???

 
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I was just bustin your yam bag.  These other people are mental. 
 
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/sports/ct-ptb-mens-basketball-valparaiso-joe-burton-st-1214-20171213-story.html

This kid’s coming off a couple of big games.  Says he’s hungry. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by OV-UNDGUY:

Ok, I took the bait. I bet Northwestern-10.5 without digging in. After I bet I looked and I’m not thrilled with the pick. They have looked average in their last few and Valpo is coming off back to back losses and will be looking for a W. I’ll be rooting with you guys, but just wanted some hope as to why.  P.S. I know the injury situation (just don’t think it’s worth 10.5 pts)

 

I already took Valpo and now regretting it. Looking at their schedule... they really haven't played and beat anyone of note. They did keep it close on the road at Ball State... but I think Northwestern is a whole lot better than Ball State. Much Bigger. Much more experienced. Every dog has it day... I'm just hoping that It's Valpo's tonight. 

 
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Northwestern’s best win is against Illinois, a team they were favoured to beat, in OT and didn’t cover.  Let’s not get crazy about em just cause they rolled THE Chicago St.  
 
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Northwestern isn't exactly blowing the doors off other teams either.  The only teams they have covered -11 against this year is Sacred Heart and Chicago St who are both bottom of the barrel programs.  This includes Loyola MD and St Peters who they beat by 4 and 9 points respectively. 

As long as Valpo can defend tonight (which is what they're good at) the +11 should be solid.
 
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My apologies. NW is up 35 with 11:00 left. Good pick, guys. Glad I didn’t doubt you with my $ 

 
 
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At least now we know why everyone was on Northwestern. Lol. Good job sticking with it. I hate those situations, so i avoid reading too many opinions. Good luck going forward.
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