THE OFFICIAL RUTGERS-PURDUE PREDICTION THREAD

[ceranm]

Shocked purdue only 2 point favorites

 

[zappaa]

Health Dylan…
New rotation minus Martini, plus Grant.
Expanded scoring roll for Acuff.
Pike, doesn’t permit or allow JWill to play on roller skates.
We win.
Weak, no legs Dylan we lose

 

[gregkoko]

Considering how pissed Pike was in the first TO during the Wisconsin game, I assume he's had them running wind sprints nonstop since Monday. Team comes out fired up, but worried about a 70% filled RAC at tipoff. If fans get into it early and Harper has his legs, I think we win a close one.

Rutgers 77
Purdue 73

 

[rtabachk]

I agree. 79-71 Purdue.

 

[zebnatto]

Our chances of winning are real but do require several ifs. . .
1) LS matures and understands options when posted up and getting ball. If he passes out, must trust that if he kicks out, he may get it back rather than this being his only chance for a touch;
2) Maturity from DG if he gets extended minutes with his goals being efficiency and “all phases” awareness, not a chance to finally showcase himself;
3) Bounce back, efficient game from Ace;
4) Tough to quantify health, but DH at at least 85%;
5) Another solid game from Tyson who will hopefully be efficient and not in the “gotta get mine” mentality;
6) Derkack plays within himself and makes FTs;
7) EO isn’t Superman but is a good EO;
8) Reduction of JMike and JWill minutes.

 

[FinalFourOrBust]

If Dylan’s is 100% then we have a legit shot. If he’s not then we don’t. Sometimes it’s that simple.