Saturday and Sunday games, predictions, and more…
Posted by hoopsknowitall on November 19, 2007
Overall: 28-4 (88%)
Vs. Spread: 11-6 (65%)
Apologies for falling behind…beena busy weekend. Here’s some recaps to get you started.
Saturday
Florida (88) vs. Rutgers (63): Balanced scoring is becoming the norm for Donovan, as five Gators scored in double digits on the game. They were led by Speights, who hit 9-of-15 from the field and grabbed 12 rebounds for a double-double, while sophomore Dan Werner also recorded a double-double with 10 points and rebounds each. The Gators continue to shoot well – 50% from the field and 42.3% from behind the arc – and outrebounded the Scarlet Knights 39-23, but allowed them to shoot 44.8% overall. That lack of defense could prove detrimental in more competitive (albeit apparently not by much) SEC play.
South Carolina (75) vs. USC (85): Do-it-all players Daneil Hackett and O.J. Mayo combined for 51 points and 14 rebounds on 17-of-29 shooting. Hackett recorded a triple-double, with 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The Gamecocks managed to shoot 11 more times than the Trojans and outrebounded them by four, but only managed to shoot 37.7% from the field. Both teams shot outstandingly from the charity stripe, South Carolina shot 84.2% and USC shot 85.2%.
Mississippi State (86) vs. Tennessee-Martin (70): Ohio Valley Conference lead-scorer Lester Hudson scored a game-high 27 points but was held to 9-of-22 shooting, as the Skyhawks had two players record double-doubles. The Bulldogs were led by returning all-SEC freshman Ben Hansbrough’s 20 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three, and Varnado continues to impress despite blocking only (yes, only considering he blocked 6 shots the previous two games each) three shots with a career-high 16 rebounds. State apparently has found their stroke, shooting 55% from the field and 45.5% from three…as they almost shot as well from the field as they did from the free throw line (62.5%).
Sunday
Arkansas (70) vs. VCU (60): VCU loses two starters from a 28-win team, and should be a tough out this season. Beverly continues to consistently put up points, despite only 13 points on this game. Four Razorbacks scored in double figures, and the team outrebounded a three-reliant 36-23. The ‘Backs did, however, only shoot 16.7% from behind the arc but managed 50% from the field. Turnovers continue to be a problem, as Beverly led the game with 5 and the team had 17.
As a side-note, I continue to experience technical problems. Because of this, I have been unable to update the website. I’m also going to down-size due to a lack of time. I won’t be predicting scores anymore, but will of course continue to pick versus the spread.
Monday Odds
LSU @ Oklahoma State
Spread: Even
Pick: Oklahoma State – Despite losing to North Texas, OSU will be playing at home and LSU has been struggling mightily.
