THE OFFICIAL 2019 BIG TEN TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND GAME PREDICTION THREAD: RUTGERS-NEBRASKA

[huskersalways]

Update: Ahmir Harris has a torn meniscus and is most likely out.

 

[RUonBrain]

Update: Ahmir Harris has a torn meniscus and is most likely out.

You’d better start getting loose.

 

[RUonBrain]

With the injuries and such, Roby is playing the stretch 4 and isn't playing inside much. Roby is either shooting from outside or using dribble drive on the big that has to guard him when they come out to stop him from shooting the 3 which he can do(needs to take more of them). Borchart is the 5 now. He will get into foul trouble even if playing without officials. He won't give up easy hoops and is a bruiser. Offensively I'n not sure that I'm not better than him(see previous post ha). He was a D-1 offensive tackle recruit that opted for hoops. He lost 40lbs to be able to do it and is still about 270. His backup is 7' true freshman that can disappear from view if he turns sideways. He was suppose to redshirt but that didn't work out so well. He just isn't physically ready for the Big 10.

I literally lol’d

Nice work

That could be an advantage.
Turn sideways, then foul Omoruyi.
The refs can’t whistle it if they can’t see it.

 

[BigEastPhil]

We should win. More depth. Whoever Roby or Palmer is defending take him to the Rac and get them in foul trouble. I’d be very disappointed if we lose

 

[BOGDANOVICH]

After the last game debacle, it is is hard to favor Rutgers.

The Thiam dismissal is a major distraction, and the team is spent. May not be much left in the tank.

Nebraska wins easily. 88-70

 

[12375CAT]

R > Corn:)

 

[Mr Magoo]

Wow. Everyone is all over the place on this game. Nearly a 30 point swing in the predictions.

 

[huskersalways]

Nebraska will dress 8 for the game it sounds like. Ha.

The big rally that occurred against Iowa was done with Roby on the bench for most of it with 4 fouls.

 

[RUonBrain]

Nebraska will dress 8 for the game it sounds like. Ha.

The big rally that occurred against Iowa was done with Roby on the bench for most of it with 4 fouls.

What is your prediction?

 

[huskersalways]

What is your prediction?

The team that scores the most points wins.

I don’t think NU has enough warm bodies to win. Might keep in close for a while but lack of depth and talent other than 4 kids will be the end of the year and hopefully the Tim Miles era.

 

[bac2therac]

We should win. More depth. Whoever Roby or Palmer is defending take him to the Rac and get them in foul trouble. I’d be very disappointed if we lose

100% agree

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

Whats the point spread?

Nebraska- 78
RU- 71

 

[RUJMM78]

We should win. More depth. Whoever Roby or Palmer is defending take him to the Rac and get them in foul trouble. I’d be very disappointed if we lose

The reverse situation also is likely to happen with Palmer living on the foul line .Both teams are deeply flawed and nobody knows which team will have a offensive pulse in the last five minutes of the game.

 

[huskersalways]

The reverse situation also is likely to happen with Palmer living on the foul line .Both teams are deeply flawed and nobody knows which team will have an offensive pulse in the game.

FIFY

 

[rudad02]

As I've stated, I think our young guys have hit a wall. If they are able to reach down somewhere for some fuel they can beat a depleted Neby squad. If they can't find any we probably won't do it.

 

[shields]

We beat them at full strength, and Harper played 11 minutes that game. RU by 12.

 

[Loyal_2RU]

We beat them at full strength, and Harper played 11 minutes that game. RU by 12.

75-64 RU. But I could also see a blow out. Lot of pressure bringing the ball up court to tire out Nebby.

 

[Knightmoves]

RUTGERS 71 Nebraska 68

Playing to the scarlet sweater crowd with this prediction? Ha!

I never like bad teams on the road in CBB. Even though it’s a neutral site I’m surprised if we come up big here. The Issa situation is not a plus for us and we don’t shoot well enough to win a conference tournament game. Hope I’m wrong.

Nebby 81 - RU 65

 

[Scangg]

Nebraska missing Copeland and half the team and people still picking us to get stomped? At this point there is no excuse to lose this game. Attack the rim. Pound it inside. They can't foul us they don't have the bodies. If they get in foul trouble we are playing against walk ons. They either sub walk ons in to give some rest or we are playing against guys wwth nothing left by the end of the second half.

 

[itsRtime]

I'm hoping Nebby is favored, I'm betting RU all day. This should be an easy win IMO with Nebraska's depleted squad. Next game against Maryland is a different story.

 

[jonS]

Rutgers should win because it's the better team with more depth and a better head coach. Rutgers 78-70.

 

[Night Man]

I believe the last time RU won a conference tournament game 3 years in a row was 1988-1990.

On Thursday, we fix that. RU 61 Nebraska 57

 

[RuBird]

Nebraska has lost I believe their last 5 out of 6. Their depth will be tested. Get them in foul trouble early and we win handily.

 

[toby83]

We have nobody that can shoot the way Watson has been. 19 for his last 39 from behind the arc.

 

[anon_0k9zlfz6lz9oy]

NU literally has 8 warm bodies. Game plan should be attack attack attack. Get them in foul trouble early so they cant play D

 

[Plum Street]

I don’t buy the fact our young guys hit a wall or spent. These kids play lots of games , all year long growing up .
Also, college basketball is a sport with a long history of freshman dominated teams playing deep into march .

 

[TDIrish27]

RU 64 Nebraska 59

 

[RUsince52]

A chance for redemption for the end of season losses. I'm hoping we play smarter and get them in foul trouble with only 8 players. If it plays out that way maybe we win by double digits.
RU. 73 . Neb 60.

Just never know what to expect from us and Geo has to show up.
Maybe we even hit some threes.

 

[RuBird]

With only dressing 8, hope Nebraska does not watch Hoosiers to get pumped up

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Nebraska 68
RU 57

 

[RUtrumpet92]

RU 73
Nebraska 64

Husker coach fired tomorrow and fan base turns to spring football.

 

[huskersalways]

RU 73
Nebraska 64

Husker coach fired tomorrow and fan base turns to spring football.

Doubtful he will be fired till Monday. Just as long as it happens we don't care which day it occurs. The fans turned to Spring football 3 weeks ago. Ha

 

[RUtrumpet92]

Doubtful he will be fired till Monday. Just as long as it happens we don't care which day it occurs. The fans turned to Spring football 3 weeks ago. Ha

Did you get your number assigned for today's game yet so we'll know which one is you? Will it say "ALWAYS" as your name?

You're probably right about Monday. Wait for the conference tournament to end first. What if you actually go on a mini run and get an NIT invite?