GoodFella
Bulls / Bucks Over 204
Both of these clubs prefer to play up tempo. I fully expect both clubs to play a fast(er) paced game this evening. These Bucks have really dropped off defensively from last season, and the Bulls have completely changed their style on offense with new head coach Fred Hoiberg. I have this total set at 206 so value for me at this number. Bottom line for me here, is that I have this game hitting at least 206 points and I am on the OVER with these two clubs this evening.
Dave Essler
Miami +4
I can't not take a Top Ten team in the nation getting a few points in what ought to be a low scoring game. Indeed, UVA ought to be pissed about losing two straight, but we faded them against G-Tech and will again. Miami beat Utah (badly) and beat Butler (semi badly) - and just hammered Florida State in a game that had a potential letdown written on it, looking forward to this one. UVA hasn't lost two straight, let alone three, since early in 2014, so the question now is how to they react. Last season they beat the 'Canes in Miami in double overtime - and this one should be just as close. What I DO like is Miami's experience AND length AND the fact that they spend a fair bit of time at the FT line. In terms of defensive efficiency they're rated better than UVA. Miami is a decent road team, winning at Duke and at Pitt last season. They won at Nebraska this season, and have lost one game by one point.
Bruce Marshall
Dayton -8.5
Expect a steely bounce-back from Dayton after being thrown off course by LaSalle's deliberate tactics on Saturday in Philly. Flyers have recovered in next game from previous two losses this season, and even if F Kendall Pollard sidelined, plenty of firepower remains for HC Archie Miller. Davidson has absorbed some severe beatings away from home, as Wildcat defense has not been able to impede balanced offenses.