Predictions for Mich/Ohio bball
A big game tomorrow down in snake pit Columbus at 130 pm CBS. Michigan will be looking for its first win in Columbus since 2003 and be looking at its best start ever with a win at 17-0. This game will be tough but I have a feeling Burke will really play well in his hometown. This is a game that will have to play really well on defensive end and need to outrebound this club. We just need to want it more and grab tough road win is always big in the Big Ten. They will be up for us since its rivalry game. I trust Belien and boys in this one.
Michigan 76
Ohio 69
Beat Ohio!
January 12th, 2013 at 8:07 AM ^
Michigan 78
ohio 72
January 12th, 2013 at 12:02 PM ^
January 12th, 2013 at 8:13 AM ^
By all logical evaluations Michigan should win this game and win it fairly easily. OSU has not been playing terribly well of late and we have (Nebraska game notwithstanding).
However.......I fear this is the type of road game in the B1G that is VERY difficult to win. OSU is going to be playing desparate and they will have an unbelievably fired up sell-out crowd behind them. I forsee a very tight and physical game the whole way but with the game in Columbus I think they'll get the benefit of the close calls and we'll get several key players in foul trouble. Don't be shocked if Burke gets whistled for a charge (or two) and ends up on the bench for the first time this season. And if he does get two quick fouls it will change how he can attack the basket during our offensive sets.
My call - Michigan get's it first loss of the season 76-72. But I sure wouldnt complain at all if my ability to predict basketball games was as good as my ability to predict if certain offensive lineman are going to turn pro.
January 12th, 2013 at 8:20 AM ^
Pain.
UM - 82
ohio - 59
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January 12th, 2013 at 9:17 AM ^
I live in the Snake Pit...tickets r hard to find but i purchase 2 off of Stubhub, me and my 9 yr old(Future Lady BB Wolverine) r ready.....we have our Maize and Blue #16 Jerseys and we r gonna witness a beat down.....We'll be in the rafters supporting the Wolverines. But the one thing that always scares me is the long walk to the car with Michigan gear, amongst rapid O$U fans.......Ive got bail money ready for this one.....
January 12th, 2013 at 9:28 AM ^
don't get killed or risk your daughter's health for some maniacs. Just hand over the Denardwear.
January 12th, 2013 at 9:17 AM ^
I predict more prediction threads.
January 12th, 2013 at 9:26 AM ^
UM 66 - OSU 60
January 12th, 2013 at 9:37 AM ^
For the reference of the board, courtesy of TeamRankings.com:
Offensive Stat Comparison | ||
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MICH | OHST |
Points/Game | 79.5 | 75.9 |
Avg Score Margin | +20.9 | +17.7 |
Assists/Game | 16.1 | 15.2 |
Total Rebounds/Gm | 38.9 | 39.3 |
Effective FG % | 58.2% | 52.3% |
Off Rebound % | 34.0% | 34.9% |
FTA/FGA | 0.290 | 0.354 |
Turnover % | 12.4% | 13.6% |
Defensive Stat Comparison
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MICH | OHST |
Opp Points/Game | 58.5 | 58.1 |
Opp Effective FG % | 46.1% | 43.1% |
Off Rebounds/Gm | 9.8 | 11.5 |
Def Rebounds/Gm | 26.1 | 25.4 |
Blocks/Game | 2.5 | 4.4 |
Steals/Game | 5.1 | 7.2 |
Personal Fouls/Gm | 11.5 |
16.4 |
By the numbers, it promises to be a close game certainly. If we can keep DeShaun Thomas in check and find ways around what is statistically the best defense they've faced to date, the Wolverines can win this one, but like most Big Ten road game this season, it would not be because it was easy. If the offense can find a groove and keep Smith, Ross and Craft well-guarded, I could see a 74-69-ish sort of game, in favor of the Wolverines, but with the stats being comparable in many respects, we'll definitely need to be playing our best basketball to take this one on the road.
January 12th, 2013 at 9:40 AM ^
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January 12th, 2013 at 9:47 AM ^
I think Michigan gets off to a slow start, and OSU leads by 3 at the half. But Michigan comes out firing in the second half, and shuts down Thomas. OSU can't find another go-to-guy in the 2nd half, and Michigan pulls away, winning 71-62.
January 12th, 2013 at 10:18 AM ^
like those really annoying how-the-f-do-they-keep-hitting-those shots and they'll be up by 5-10 for parts of the 2nd half. I think we'll pull it out though but not by much
M 65
OSU 60
January 12th, 2013 at 11:30 AM ^
1. Burke doesn't need to score 20+. He may get it, but I hope he plays like he knows he doesn't need to score that much.
2. Morgan/Hardaway/Burke will help the freshmen keep their composure.
3. Stauskas hot off the dribble would be great to see.
4. Quality minutes from Levert.
EDIT:
5. ?????
6. Profit
January 12th, 2013 at 11:36 AM ^
but gets things going late in the 2nd to fend off the cheaters in Columbus.
and Stauskas epmhasizes the "as" in his name when he B.A.s the OSU student section after he slams down an alley oop from Burke.
January 12th, 2013 at 12:02 PM ^
it should be noted that duke is definitely going to lose to NC State today (K never uses his bench so now that one starter is injured he's got no one ready to contribute during this game).
so, if Michigan wins, hello #1.
January 12th, 2013 at 12:08 PM ^
January 12th, 2013 at 12:29 PM ^
Michigan 78
Suckeyes 63
January 12th, 2013 at 12:30 PM ^
that is all.
January 12th, 2013 at 12:36 PM ^
January 12th, 2013 at 2:15 PM ^
i hope michigan can pull off the win!!! lets hope n.c state is the only team in red to storm the court this weekend.
sidenote-pittsburgh is in OT with marquette after hitting a buzzer beating 3 to bring the game to overtime. pitt already has a strong win over 19th ranked georgetown and could pull off another quality win.
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