Thursday games, Friday odds…
Posted by hoopsknowitall on January 3, 2008
Overall: 83-16 (83.8%)
Vs. Spread: 28-24 (53.8%)
(14-0) #16 Vanderbilt [76] vs. (3-9) Rice [58]: The stats surprisingly tell a much different tale than the score does, which owes itself in large part to efficient coaching. The Commodores took only five more shots, shot somewhat better from both the field, three-point range, and from the charity stripe, and were outrebounded 36-33. Shan Foster continued his campaign for SEC Player of the Year with 24 points on 8-of-14 shooting (4-of-9 from three), while Olgivy notched 14 on 7-of-10 shooting and nine rebounds. Vanderbilt needs to learn how to take care of the ball before conference play.
Stat of the Game: The Owls’ 1:4 assist-to-turnover ratio
Friday Odds
Picking: (10-4) Alabama [#72] over (5-12) Chicago State [#208] at home
