THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-ILLINOIS PREDICTION THREAD

[njxchange]

Rutgers 67 - Illinois 63

We win because of Home Court Adv.

 

[robjknight]

Would be a great time for a Mag coming back game!!!

 

[BOGDANOVICH]

Rutgers 65
Illinois 56

Rutgers has Illinois' number. They rarely play well at the RAC.

 

[RutgersChow]

Illinois 84
Rutgers 68

But I hope not.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

will be a game we really miss Caleb. Shannon might eat up Hyatt.

Agreed. I was really hoping Mag made his return against a cupcake prior to this game. Even if he played 10-15 min on Shannon it would make a difference.

We really don't have a good wing defender without Mag. It's seemingly Hyatt or Griffiths size wise with the matchup. The other guards are tiny. Maybe Williams but he still gives up some size there and not sure he can handle Shannon anyway. Oskar, no. Wolf interesting... he does move ans guard the perimeter very well for his size but that's a foul waiting to happen and likely creates a mismatch elsewhere

These athletic wing type players are a mismatch for RU with Caleb gone and no Mag back yet

Why would Hyatt be matched up against Shannon ? A guard who plays on the perimeter. Wouldn't Hyatt guard Goode or Domask when they are in? Or even 6'8 Guerrier when Wolf is not playing the 4.

This game will probably come down to how Illinois handles the man to man full court pressure by Fernandes, Simpson and then Davis.

 

[angmo]

72-67 RU

 

[Scangg]

Why would Hyatt be matched up against Shannon ? A guard who plays on the perimeter. Wouldn't Hyatt guard Goode or Domask when they are in? Or even 6'8 Guerrier when Wolf is not playing the 4.

This game will probably come down to how Illinois handles the man to man full court pressure by Fernandes, Simpson and then Davis.

Just looked and everyone is 6'6 and up in their starting lineup. This must be what teams felt going up against RU in years past. Our guards are going to need to step up and play tough. We are giving up a lottt of size. A smaller player is going to be forced on Shannon. I'd like to see the heavy guard pressure all game. I'm sure Pike preached rebounding all week. Need a team effort attacking the glass

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

Just looked and everyone is 6'6 and up in their starting lineup. This must be what teams felt going up against RU in years past. Our guards are going to need to step up and play tough. We are giving up a lottt of size. A smaller player is going to be forced on Shannon. I'd like to see the heavy guard pressure all game. I'm sure Pike preached rebounding all week. Need a team effort attacking the glass

Quite the change for Illinois this year with their size in the backcourt.

I see Simpson on Shannon. Simpson is a ball hawk and I don't think Shannon is a really good ball handler.

IMO, guard pressure is the key. Eat clock and less time for half court offense for Illinois.

 

[BillyC80]

With the way our quick little guards defend, Illinois is coming into a hornet’s nest at the RAC.

I say the Knights sting the Illini, 64-61.

 

[Plum Street]

Rac is going to need to will this team to a win
Rutgers 60
Illinois 58

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Rutgers 61
Illinois 58
A-8.000

 

[cRURah]

ru 69
IL 62

 

[toby83]

With the way our quick little guards defend, Illinois is coming into a hornet’s nest at the RAC.

I say the Knights sting the Illini, 64-61.

They don't have true point guard either

 

[RU848789]

No effing clue. The only thing I know is I will be screaming my head off tomorrow...

 

[RUKnights86]

Illinois is probably the one B1G fanbase I actually legitimately like. Them and Purdue seem like the 2 that don't annoy me.

They both respect us which is refreshing.

 

[RUSJ73]

Ill. 74 RU 64

 

[fatsam98]

Seeing us as a 1.5 pt favorite which surprises me a little. Good sign

 

[High Quality H2O]

63-60 RU.

+ Gavin with a signature performance in B1G debut

 

[Kbee3]

They don't have true point guard either

That's comforting. Perhaps the press and the crowd can help the home team prevail.

 

[Scarlet Blind]

Rutgers 68
Illinois 63

 

[RU-Hunter]

RU 72 - Illinois 69

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Illinois 77-56

Pretty close by Judge