Predictions for TT tonight

RING4CY

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ISU 120 (for how many yard Seneca ran for on "The Run") Texas Tech 17
 

bigcyfan82

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84 - 68 is my prediction.

Tech poses some match up problems, they have a pretty good PG. and they have 2 6'6" guys and another at 6'7" and another big guy who all start. They don't shoot particularly well, but like usual, we will get pounded on the boards, and if we don't play well and in control, this one could slip away.
 

bawbie

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Tech poses some match up problems, they have a pretty good PG. and they have 2 6'6" guys and another at 6'7" and another big guy who all start. They don't shoot particularly well, but like usual, we will get pounded on the boards, and if we don't play well and in control, this one could slip away.


Looking at the stats, I disagree. Their starters are 5'11", 6'3", 6'6", 6'6" and 6'10", although there are a couple other guys who have 2 starts on the season. But they are NOT a good rebounding team. They are below average in both offensive rebounding and limiting their opponents offensive rebounds. of course, we are below average in both of those too, so it's a battle of weaknesses.

They are a generally BAD defensive team. This is a game we should score in the 80's and could get to 90 if we play well.

That said, I think we'll struggle the first half, and then pick it up in the second half and pull out a 77-71 win.