THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-ILLINOIS PREDICTION THREAD
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I had a bad feeling about this one even before the suspension...now Corey out, plus Illinois a lot healthier than when we last saw them...current line is ILL -14.5, but can't see it being that close.
Game 1 post Corey team stays together and overachieves. Game 2-4 is where I worry.
While it would shock most...a win here wouldn't shock me.
Tonight is about bishop Daniels getting a chance
While it would shock most...a win here wouldn't shock me.
Tonight is about bishop Daniels getting a chance
So, Illinois has Finke back at 6-10 and we lose Sanders... and it's at their place this time. Daniels went 0-fer in 28 minutes last time out against the Illini with 2 assists to 3 turnovers.
Not looking good. I don't think we cover a 14.5 pt spread. I'll give it a palindromic 85-58.
Not looking good. I don't think we cover a 14.5 pt spread. I'll give it a palindromic 85-58.
The last game vs. Illinois Lewis and Daniels both had zero in points. I just don't see how we can be competitive without Corey. This could get ugly but I am hoping I am wrong. Illinois had 2 really big guys the last time we played them. Now they will have Ficke too. I think they will pound us on the boards and possibly play volleyball. I really do hope though that I am totally wrong.
they don't rebound...wont hurt you off the offensive glass.
let's remember it was Jonathan Laurent that did a lot of damage. Corey was great, but he did take 33 shots.
On the edge of the abyss, RU pulls out a victory. Daniels scores 15-20, mostly slashing to the rim, and actually throws most passes to his own teammates. Grier and Williams hit 3s and Laurent rebounds well.
What was spread?
I was wrong.
If we were patient offensively game would have been closer. Every possession Jonathan touched the ball I think we scored.
I was wrong.
If we were patient offensively game would have been closer. Every possession Jonathan touched the ball I think we scored.
This really wasn't too difficult to predict. I mean I hate it, trust me, and it was tight but the games could get uglier.
