THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-MINNESOTA PREDICTION THREAD
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Minnesota 70
Rutgers 60
Manny has had some nice wins but a clunker v osu. We’re away too
Rutgers 74
Minnesota 71
We get hot from 3 in the first half and are up double digits, then hang on.
Minnesota 71
We get hot from 3 in the first half and are up double digits, then hang on.
Minny has a dominant big man that will get his, but beyond that I believe our new lineup will create matchup problems for other teams.
Neutral court or at home I say we win this. On the road it will be tough, but I give us a chance to pull out a squeaker for another meaningful road win:
69-67 RU.
Neutral court or at home I say we win this. On the road it will be tough, but I give us a chance to pull out a squeaker for another meaningful road win:
69-67 RU.
This team is no joke. This game will be a lot harder to win than Ohio State. Ultimately Minnesota could be (but they wont) better than Ohio State despite the beating they took from Ohio State.
I don't think we can just grind out a victory against them. We will need a grind and a big day from the perimeter. A 10-25 type day from 3 is needed. Given that the message is less 3 attempts and guys that take them arent playing as much makes it a long shot. Minnesota has a few rim protectors so I question how efficient Mathis will be penetrating.
Minnesota 71
Rutgers 59
I don't think we can just grind out a victory against them. We will need a grind and a big day from the perimeter. A 10-25 type day from 3 is needed. Given that the message is less 3 attempts and guys that take them arent playing as much makes it a long shot. Minnesota has a few rim protectors so I question how efficient Mathis will be penetrating.
Minnesota 71
Rutgers 59
Minnesota used to really control the tempo of most matchups with RU, based on their star guard Nate Mason, who seemed to be at Minnesota for like 6 years....he finally graduated, but every single time he played, whether vs. RU or against anyone else, he just seemed like the prototypical, B1G guard that could do it all, but wasn't an overwhelming physical athlete.....he just took shots in transition that were deadly and every time he was open vs RU in a key spot, he always seemed to score or make a play/pass/steal.
I don't think Minnesota has quite figured out how to get good shots against good defensive teams and that should keep RU hanging around.....Mason was a graduating player, that you just need to take a half or full season to adjust without playing with.
There is something about a team that shoots 3's and has nothing to lose, that should start to be a factor for teams hosting RU. There's no expectations for RU to win any B1G road games, until, they start playing road games like Wisconsin and Miami.
Without a real idea on what lineups will be presented by the staff and teams still not sure whether they really need to guard Harper and Mathis from the perimeter, I hope they take their share of open looks and knock down a couple early, which will open up driving lanes.
RU will need to slow down and avoid giving open looks to Gabe Kalscheur, Minnesota's 3 point threat. If we play zone, we absolutely must identify him at all times. I think we will and it will frustrate the Gophers a bit. Murphy will get 20+ and 15 boards and Amir Coffey is good for another 15 to 20.
If we eliminate the cheap 3's from Kalscheur, RU leaves Minneapolis with a win. I just think RU freewheels enough with the freshman and Baker. If they lapse on the shooter, Minny wins by 6 to 10.
Chalk up a double double for Shaq Carter as well. I think he provides just enough balance on the interior, to give Minnesota more to think about on some possessions.
RU 70 Minnesota 65....
I don't think Minnesota has quite figured out how to get good shots against good defensive teams and that should keep RU hanging around.....Mason was a graduating player, that you just need to take a half or full season to adjust without playing with.
There is something about a team that shoots 3's and has nothing to lose, that should start to be a factor for teams hosting RU. There's no expectations for RU to win any B1G road games, until, they start playing road games like Wisconsin and Miami.
Without a real idea on what lineups will be presented by the staff and teams still not sure whether they really need to guard Harper and Mathis from the perimeter, I hope they take their share of open looks and knock down a couple early, which will open up driving lanes.
RU will need to slow down and avoid giving open looks to Gabe Kalscheur, Minnesota's 3 point threat. If we play zone, we absolutely must identify him at all times. I think we will and it will frustrate the Gophers a bit. Murphy will get 20+ and 15 boards and Amir Coffey is good for another 15 to 20.
If we eliminate the cheap 3's from Kalscheur, RU leaves Minneapolis with a win. I just think RU freewheels enough with the freshman and Baker. If they lapse on the shooter, Minny wins by 6 to 10.
Chalk up a double double for Shaq Carter as well. I think he provides just enough balance on the interior, to give Minnesota more to think about on some possessions.
RU 70 Minnesota 65....
This game got infinitely more difficult without Eugene. We were able to withstand his absence against OSU because our bigs matched up well with Wesson in the paint.
But Jordan Murphy is a much quicker "big," and I don't think Doorson, Carter, or Johnson have the quicks to stay with him. That task would have fallen (quite ably) upon Omoruyi. Without EO, I think Murphy kills us inside.
The wild card, of course, is our newfound 2-3 zone. Minnesota apparently struggled against the zone in a recent game, and maybe our game plan should be to play a lot of zone to bottle up Murphy, and hope that our length on the perimeter will give them as much trouble as it did against OSU.
I don't think our young guys are ready to win on the road, especially without EO.
UM 67
RU 59
But Jordan Murphy is a much quicker "big," and I don't think Doorson, Carter, or Johnson have the quicks to stay with him. That task would have fallen (quite ably) upon Omoruyi. Without EO, I think Murphy kills us inside.
The wild card, of course, is our newfound 2-3 zone. Minnesota apparently struggled against the zone in a recent game, and maybe our game plan should be to play a lot of zone to bottle up Murphy, and hope that our length on the perimeter will give them as much trouble as it did against OSU.
I don't think our young guys are ready to win on the road, especially without EO.
UM 67
RU 59
remember RU went through two seperate 7 minutes stretches...one at the end of the first half and another from the midway point to about 2 minutes where where they didnt hit a fg.....14 minutes of play without a fg if you add that up. Expecting the same kind of games from the freshmen might not be a wise thing going into this game. I wish we had Eugene
Minnesota does not play D as well as OSU but they are more explosive offensively. So RU is going to have hit shots....like at a 45-50% clip and make a good number of 3s. I think we have a better shot against Purdue
Minnesota does not play D as well as OSU but they are more explosive offensively. So RU is going to have hit shots....like at a 45-50% clip and make a good number of 3s. I think we have a better shot against Purdue
Until I see consistent play at a high level I'm going to have to side with the other team, especially on the road with no EO.
Minny 74
RU 65
Minny 74
RU 65
I tend to lean the same way you do when it comes to I guess end of year big standings re Minny and tOSU. Though 10.5 seams high and if we were going to win on the road anytime soon mine as we’ll be while we have monentum.
64 61 good guys
The line opened -10 1/2 and is now -9 or 9 1/2, depending on location of the book/bookie.
Was not impressed by ugly W the other night, but happy with the outcome.
Winning ugly or dominantly are wins!
Minny -- 75 RU 59
Was not impressed by ugly W the other night, but happy with the outcome.
Winning ugly or dominantly are wins!
Minny -- 75 RU 59
Well, our technical record is 8-6, but in the middle of that we were in a funk resulting in four consecutive losses. Turn those around and you’re looking at an impressive 12-2. Given the strength of our 12-2 record, those two remaining loses were mere blips, correctable and bringing us to an awesome 14-0. This is the way I like to see it.
I feeling positive with the ladies on top, wrestling taking down wisky, and men beating OSU. (which all sounds weird I know lol).
So I should expect a loss today but I am saying we somehow win and keep the positives going. (plus Davenport news+ getting to play)..karma.
So I should expect a loss today but I am saying we somehow win and keep the positives going. (plus Davenport news+ getting to play)..karma.
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