Monday games, Tuesday odds…
Posted by hoopsknowitall on January 1, 2008
Overall: 80-16 (83%)
Vs. Spread: 26-23 (53%)
(6-6) Kentucky [92] vs. (3-9, 0-2) Florida International [49]: The Wildcats finally took care of business against a weaker opponent the way they are supposed to. Three – yes, three – ‘Cats scored 20+ points including Patterson’s 20, Meeks’ 21, and Bradley’s 22. The two combined for 17-of-34 shooting and Crawford scored 11 to round out UK players in double figures. Kentucky basically owned the Golden Panthers in every way.
Stat of the Game: Kentucky’s 11-of-22 shooting from behind the arc
(13-0) #17 Vanderbilt [97] vs. (5-9, 1-1) Iona [73]: The Commodores’ defense continues to prove its ineptitude and their offense continues to bail them out. Vandy allowed the Gaels to score 73 on 49.1% shooting, but the ‘Dores shot even better at 56.0%. Both Foster and Ogilvy recorded 20 points, AJ hitting 12-of-13 free throws and claiming nine rebounds, with Foster taking the most shots (13). No other Vanderbilt player attempted more than seven.
Stat of the Game: Vandy’s 11-of-20 (55.0%) shooting from three
Tuesday Odds
(10-3) Alabama [#56] vs. (11-1) #16 Clemson [#42]
Spread: Even
Pick: Clemson – The Tide haven’t been playing well and Clemson is formidable. I believe the Tigers will win this game.
