THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-MIAMI PREDICTION THREAD

[PiscatawayMike]

First big test, not sure we are ready for prime time just yet.

RU 87
Miami 34

This post confuses me.

If Patrick was confident, he would have predicted Rutgers 162, Miami 11.

Patrick always predicts an outlandish score.

 

[Virginiarufan]

Us - 79
Them - 70

Our guards get hot, rebounding continues and they can't stop us.

 

[Rutgers25]

Miami 73
RU 57

 

[Rutgers Rah]

Rutgers- 68
Miami- 63

People keep citing Miami as "long and athletic", but I think athletically we match up fine with them and because we can't shoot the 3 much either I think this is a game of fouls and attrition and I have faith in the team to sink some foul shots. Defense wins the game late in addition to a couple 3's each from Thiam and Williams. Sanders has his best game of the year. Prediction has some bias for sure, but we actually match up with Miami and while this doesn't mean we will win 8 games in the Big Ten or anything, I feel like this will get the RAC going again. Go RU!

 

[HeyHuey]

Good point in ESPN today

THE UGLY

Turnover problems
The Big Ten can't hold onto the ball. Per KenPom.com, Wisconsin (20.4 percent), Rutgers (20.5), Purdue (21.2), Iowa (21.4), Illinois (21.9), Michigan State (22.2) and Indiana (23.4) have all committed turnovers on at least one-fifth of their possessions. That's half the conference. Only three teams (Minnesota, Nebraska and Northwestern) are ranked within the top 100 in offensive turnover percentage. Remember this stat throughout the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18162926/good-bad-ugly-acc-big-ten-challenge

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Miami 64
Rutgers 55


I see us being within 10 with 10 to go. Not enough firepower to cut the gap to 1 possession. Miami makes FTs.

One factor that concerns me about is Laurent and Sanders trying to do too much.

 

[biazza38]

I want to say Rutgers 70 Miami 65
But I think it will be Miami 75 Rutgers 68

 

[toby83]

Miami 64
Rutgers 55


I see us being within 10 with 10 to go. Not enough firepower to cut the gap to 1 possession. Miami makes FTs.

One factor that concerns me about is Laurent and Sanders trying to do too much.

Laurent's mins dwindling
18/15/10 last three

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Laurent's mins dwindling
18/15/10 last three

Could be more a function of playing against zone. Jonathan is VERY important to a team that thinks it can win 6-7 B1G, Mia, or SHU games.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Laurent's mins dwindling
18/15/10 last three

Laurent vs Hartford was horrible...2 lazy passes resulting in TO's and he's shooting too many 3's...that's not his game...he's a driver...I like Laurent a lot but he needs to stay within his limitations.

 

[Rhuarc]

Miami 65 - Rutgers 50

The lack of recent offense is exploited by Miami in a big way.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Miami 71
RU 49

 

[ruready4somefootball_rivals]

Miami 71
RU 49

Come on, this isn't the Mets vs Yankees for Christ sakes,lol.It will be alot closer than that!!!

 

[BobRC72]

RU not ready for a good team on the road. Miami 82-63.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

RU not ready for a good team on the road. Miami 82-63.

Agree, Miami is a top team too, it won't be close but it will be a good experience for RU as they lead up to the all-important 12/23 road game @ SHU.

 

[NickKnight 1]

Miami 74 Rutgers 70

Is that Jerry Van Dyke?

 

[RUbytheshore]

Miami 75 - Rutgers 65

 

[FastMJ]

Is that Jerry Van Dyke?

No, it's me. We have a great resemblance....LOL

 

[RUwishbone]

same old brand new Rutgers 58 Miami

 

[KnightsofChrome]

Come on, this isn't the Mets vs Yankees for Christ sakes,lol.It will be alot closer than that!!!

NY YANKEES VS Metropolitans

 

[MCKnight]

RU 69
Miami 63

We shoot the 3 well tonight

 

[xkiesterx]

I don't think we can win this game if they get to 65. Make it ugly.

Miami 70 Rutgers 58

 

[Sweet Pea's Corner]

Miami 72 Rutgers 61

Ding Ding Ding 73 61