[jtsneaks]

I found a preview on this game and it is one of my favorites for tonight...here is the preview will come back with more...

Kentucky’s Randolph Morris will be eligible to play
Tuesday when his Wildcats (10-4) open their
Southeastern Conference season against Vanderbilt
(10-2) at Rupp Arena.
The 6-foot-10-sophomore center has completed his
14-game suspension for NCAA violations he committed
while preparing for the NBA draft.

Coach Tubby Smith doesn't expect Morris to be a savior
for his Wildcats unless he can defend the perimeter
and the inside, hit three-pointers, score in the post,
rebound, pass, lead, motivate and energize the
struggling Wildcats.

Morris obviously isn't capable of doing all the things
Kentucky hasn't been doing this season, but he will
give his team something it hasn’t had thus far - an
inside presence.

Smith likes what's he has seen from Morris in
practice. He's been a force as a post-up threat and a
rebounder. Kentucky hasn't had a post-up threat this
season. As a result, teams have pushed out on the
guards and dared the Wildcats to throw the ball
inside.

Kentucky's problems are a lot bigger than one player
as it proved Saturday while losing at Kansas, 73-46.
The Wildcats suffered their worst loss of the Smith
regime, topping an early season blowout at Indiana,
79-53.

Vanderbilt opened its SEC schedule Saturday by
thumping visiting Auburn, 74-50. The Commodores turned
in one of their best efforts of the season by shooting
52.8 percent from the field and 60 percent from
3-point land. They also committed just six turnovers.

The onus will be on Vanderbilt forward Julian Terrell
and center Ted Skuchas to defend Morris in the low
post. Kentucky has hurt the Commodores down low in
year's past. The Wildcats outscored Vanderbilt by 24
points in the paint en route to a 69-54 victory last
season at Rupp Arena. Kentucky also prevailed at
Memorial Gym, 84-70.

While the Wildcats have won seven of eight at home
this season, they are just 1-3 as favorites. The
Commodores have only played three games on the road,
winning and cashing twice. The most impressive win
occurred in their initial road test when they upset
Georgetown as 4 1/2-point dogs, 68-61.

Vanderbilt has won five straight since losing at home
to Cincinnati as 10-point favorites, 92-83.

JT

[ferret5]

Does anyone think Wisconsin (-1.5) or North Carolina (-1.5) covers as a road conference favorite tonight?

[jtsneaks]

I don't think either one will cover albeit Wisoconsin playing great, great ball of late but this is a perfect letdown spot for them magainst the gophers...



JT

[brs14ku]

Originally Posted by ferret5 Does anyone think Wisconsin (-1.5) or North Carolina (-1.5) covers as a road conference favorite tonight?

I think both will cover but thats just me. I never try and predict a let down. More times then not they will avoid a letdown.

[jtsneaks]

Avoid a letdwon, more times than not? I have to respectfully disgaree unless you are speaking abut a specific college team, letdown to me is the most important factor to use when you cap in college....

JT

[brs14ku]

Originally Posted by jtsneaks Avoid a letdwon, more times than not? I have to respectfully disgaree unless you are speaking abut a specific college team, letdown to me is the most important factor to use when you cap in college.... JT

JT is much more experienced then me when it comes to CBB, I was just throwing my 2 cents out there. In my experience it has always ended up hurting me trying to cap a team based on the thought of them experiencing a let dwon.

[jtsneaks]

Brs14ku,

Was not trying top condem your angles just teams usually turn it around after a upset loss and come out flat off a upset win.

For example besides the fact I will be on Kentucky with the return of a great player and off a upset loss, but will look to fade Kansas out the next time as well.

JT

[brs14ku]

Whatever you say JT lol. I told you I dont usually bet CBB and I am in no way trying to be condescending(sp?) but I usually bet your picks when it comes to CBB anyway.

On that note. What do you think about UNC now that it is at PK.?

[brs14ku]

ALRIGHT...I was ON last night. Don't mistake that for me being the resident CBB expert though people. I would still listen to JT if I were you.

[jtsneaks]

Thanks brs, but I always follow the hot hand, and last night you looked good!!!

JT