Iowa State vs Iowa
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Idk, the more I watch him, the more I see he has some tendencies that they have all demonstrated over the years. He is less angry but still whines plenty. His story is endearing, I'll agree with you on that. And not sure I could ever fully hate him after watching the awkward Falbo commercial.
He is better than Connor by a lot, but I still think his game would translate better at the mid-major level.
With news about Murray's injury reaching Vegas, I have a really difficult time understanding why the point spread is Iowa -3.5. Even though the guy is their leading scorer and rebounder (averaging 19 and 10), I still liked our chances of winning with him at full strength because whenever great offense goes up against great defense, the defense usually comes out on top (as evidenced from last year's matchup).
I know Vegas does this for living, but I'm struggling to understand this point spread. Do they just think there are a lot of foolish hawkeye fans that will bet with their heart instead of the head, or are my glasses way too rose colored?
I know Vegas does this for living, but I'm struggling to understand this point spread. Do they just think there are a lot of foolish hawkeye fans that will bet with their heart instead of the head, or are my glasses way too rose colored?
A couple things: Is Murray officially out tonight?
And 2: I believe 3 points is the default for home advantage. So Vegas sees this as pretty even. And not sure if the Murray news is impacting anything at this point, but Vegas usually is privy to injuries before the general public. My guess is he's playing.
Agreed. But maybe they still like Iowa and their offense? The Duke line was only Duke -2.5 at tip which was also crazy to me.
The thing is nothing has been announced...All we have is a local TV guy saw Kris Murray in walking boot..
Could be precautionary...Could be real injury...He could be out for year...or it could be much about nothing..
I don't see Vegas dropping spreads by a ton without confirmation.
Spread started out Iowa -6...It is now -3.5. All that tells me is money coming in on ISU to cover.
It'd be dumb for vegas to put us as favorites in their own house at this point of the year. They'd get flooded with people hammering Iowa's ML.
That tweet is still the only boot mention. But others are now saying on boards he’s out. He’s out six games. He’s out at least through Wisconsin. He’s out due to plantar fasciitis. Still think he plays but there are posters giving minor details. Whether true or not we shall see.
2.5 is a lot though in one afternoon. It was 6 this morning. Who knows if the sharps out there in the desert decided to roll with the clones but with the smoke out there of the injury and then the line moving that much, it seems like there could be some validity to it. Apparently people on Iowa's 247 said he's not playing but again, that's not confirmation.
I won't believe he's out until I see a boot on him and he's in jeans.
Too bad Vegas doesn't have an option to simple pick margin of victory without declaring the winner. This is a double digit win for whoever comes out on top.
Either the good guys get to dictate pace and physicality without putting the hawks on the line and will then run them off their gym. Or, the good guys get into foul trouble, have to play reserved and rotate out while the hawks make a lot of free throws.
Disagree, although maybe you are being facetious. I have had plantar fasciitis, and have also TORN my plantar fascia. I have a plethora of experience I wish I didn't have!
If it is just the "-itis" well that hurts, and it's a bear, but if you stretch more and do some massage stuff, you can be over it within a week or two. It's not that bad if you work on it, and he will have top notch people helping at UIHC I would think. But you have to be careful if it is inflamed like that because it can lead to a tear.
I also tore mine (going balls out playing kickball at work like a middle-aged moron) and that was a real problem. Could not bear weight on it for a month, then physical therapy for some weeks... probably 4 months til I trusted it again. That is an injury the young man shouldn't risk.
All that said-- I am about 90% sure this is pre-made BE excuse so that he can play a little and have an excuse for sucking, as well as an excuse for Fran if they lose. And then they can use it all year, and he stays happily employed because "would have made the tournament if Kris hadn't had that nagging injury all year"...
Points Bet I know has 3-way bets you can make like this. That said, I agree, this game could really swing heavily one way or the other, and recent history would tell you that it will probably not be close.
The first time we got to see that ISU team's dysfunction on display.
It is rumored, and Iowa gets 3 for home court.
It takes some pretty big $$ to move a spread 3 points in less than 24 hours.
As we approach game time it may drop another point or 2.
Been thinking more about this and I think with their defense Lipsey could have a big game attacking the paint. Not necessarily a ton of scoring but just making things happen and get a few timely buckets.
Guards need to not panic vs. their press.
