Monday CBB

[Horatio]

OK State only -5.5 versus a weaker than usual Oklahoma team. Just like the Va Tech game yesterday, even though I think OK State should roll, I think the number may be closer than one would expect. In state rivalries are a bitch. I am gonna take the ML again just to be safe. GL:gulp:

[FlyersFan]

These games are always down to the wire from what i can recall. Probably the +6 -120 is a good call, or the OKST ML. Think this game is going to be a good one....

[Horatio]

I thought about hitting both of those options. I know these games are always tough, and this year may be no exception, but sheesh Capel is playing with a weaker squad than normal and has got to pull a miracle to win in Iba with this team.:gulp:

[joepa66]

BOL Horatio....:yeah:

[Horatio]

what's the Mitt's take on the game????

here is a stat from kenpom that is interesting..written before OK State lost to Texas Tech and still applicable..


Game Plan suggests that forcing turnovers is vital to the Aggie D. Oklahoma State, like the teams above, can be in the giving mood from time to time. If the trend continues, we may have an interesting game on our hands.

As for Oklahoma State, Tuesday’s game of the year basically gave us this data point: OSU at home equals Texas on the road. That, to me, is not compelling evidence of a top ten team.

And to be clear about last week’s post, I don’t think the Cowboys are hitting a wall. But that’s the story that will be written by those who miss that luck and schedule caught up with them. An ice storm last weekend and Mario Boggan’s 3-pointer (by a 16% 3-point shooter) at the end of the 55th minute on Tuesday may have delayed the fake wall stories from being written. An improvement in their play may delay them permanently. But the Pokes do have two choices at this moment: improve or face consequences. With improvement they may be able to steal one on Saturday.

Statistical footnote: Boggan held a distinction before the Texas game that puts his offensive dominance thus far in perspective. He had taken over 30% of his teams shots while on the floor and had an eFG% of over 60%. The only other 30/60 guys through last weekend were Fazekas, Maric, and D. Cook. No player finished in that club last season, and 2 years ago the only members were Bogut and Funk.

[CuseFan10]

GL tonight Horatio! :thumbs: