PU -3 1/2 vs IU

[Dryfly88]

Just saw the opening line. Has Blackmon as questionable.

 

[tjreese]

Just saw the opening line. Has Blackmon as questionable.

I will be shocked if he doesn't play. Does anyone know why he hasn't been playing...resting up for the Purdue game? It will be a tough one as IU always gets up for the Purdue game.

 

[TC4THREE]

Yep. We are their Super Bowl.

 

[DG10]

Yep. We are their Super Bowl.

I don't know that that is the case...they are in pretty much "must-win" mode right now regardless of the opponent, and they need big wins as well...those two things being true, with the added fact of it being the rivalry game, it is a huge game for them, but, I don't believe that they see Purdue as their "Super Bowl"...the Wisconsin game was probably a bigger game and bigger opportunity for them...I think they saved Blackmon because they would rather have him come back at home rather than on the road...had they played at West Lafayette on Sunday and were coming home for Wisconsin tomorrow night, I think they may have done the same.

 

[BoilerGal74]

I don't know that that is the case...they are in pretty much "must-win" mode right now regardless of the opponent, and they need big wins as well...those two things being true, with the added fact of it being the rivalry game, it is a huge game for them, but, I don't believe that they see Purdue as their "Super Bowl"...the Wisconsin game was probably a bigger game and bigger opportunity for them...I think they saved Blackmon because they would rather have him come back at home rather than on the road...had they played at West Lafayette on Sunday and were coming home for Wisconsin tomorrow night, I think they may have done the same.

Think he was tic as Hoosiers always claim this game is our Super Bowl....

 

[saratogashaw]

I'm surprised - I think it's a point and a half too low - let's see where we are at by game time tomorrow

 

[PaBoiler78]

Just saw the opening line. Has Blackmon as questionable.

and w/ a bad looking part in his hair.

 

[Dryfly88]

Blackmon is now listed as probable and the line has moved to PU -1 1/2

 

[BoiledSteel]

Blackmon is now listed as probable and the line has moved to PU -1 1/2

Had little doubt he would play. Too much riding on this game for them.

 

[cprh9u]

Blackmon is now listed as probable and the line has moved to PU -1 1/2

Interesting. My money would be on Purdue even though it's Ass. Hall due partly to the IU injuries but I wouldn't be surprised either way.

 

[bonefish1]

Those vegas guys are usually pretty close on their calls.

 

[CRBoiler]

I think for all the reasons mentioned it'll be close. Best case we're hitting our 3's and that enables favorable spacing inside and out. Worst case, we are cold from 3 but we keep shooting them, and consequently there are lots of long rebounds leading to lots of fast break points for IU. If we get the ball inside, get buckets and free throws, get their bigs into foul trouble, shoot only open 3's, etc. we have a great chance to win. Protect the rock!

 

[BBG]

I think for all the reasons mentioned it'll be close. Best case we're hitting our 3's and that enables favorable spacing inside and out. Worst case, we are cold from 3 but we keep shooting them, and consequently there are lots of long rebounds leading to lots of fast break points for IU. If we get the ball inside, get buckets and free throws, get their bigs into foul trouble, shoot only open 3's, etc. we have a great chance to win. Protect the rock!

Your last line is the most important thing IMO. Keep the turnovers low and the rest should take care of itself.

 

[Dryfly88]

Just went to PU - 2 1/2.

Some late money has gone on PU. Not always the case but there is a betting saying that "late money is smart money". We'll see. Boiler Up!!