MicroBob
09-29-2004, 07:41 AM
Anyone have thoughts on this game.
I once went 12 years without missing a single Miami (Ohio) home basketball game so my views are somewhat tainted.
Still, I think Miami +7 and Miami +241 are decent bets here.
Marshall is tough at home and has lost close games against 3 good opponents (Troy, Ohio St, Georgia) and is still probably the favorite in the MAC even though they are 0-3. but these rivals traditionally play a pretty competitive game.
I think Miami can play with them.
Miami lost disappointingly to Cincinnati 45-26.
Their 40-20 win over Ohio was just 10-0 at half and then they exploded for 23 points in the 3rd Q. miami had 3 early turnovers in that game and I doubt Coach Hoeppner will allow something like that to repeat itself in such a big game.
I don't read as much on their win over Indiana St 49-0 or their loss to Michigan 42-10.
Both teams haven't played since last Saturday so should be well-rested.
For those who don't know...Marshall has terrific fan support and they probably have the most significant home-field advantage in the conference (although it didn't seem to bother Troy too much). Some may be interested in considering that factor.
I think one can also consider that the Marshall fan following may indeed help to keep the line higher just a little bit. I really think +5 and +180 or so would be justified on this game.
+7 and +241 is an awful lot for a Miami team that is still extremely respectable even without Roethlesberger.
I once went 12 years without missing a single Miami (Ohio) home basketball game so my views are somewhat tainted.
Still, I think Miami +7 and Miami +241 are decent bets here.
Marshall is tough at home and has lost close games against 3 good opponents (Troy, Ohio St, Georgia) and is still probably the favorite in the MAC even though they are 0-3. but these rivals traditionally play a pretty competitive game.
I think Miami can play with them.
Miami lost disappointingly to Cincinnati 45-26.
Their 40-20 win over Ohio was just 10-0 at half and then they exploded for 23 points in the 3rd Q. miami had 3 early turnovers in that game and I doubt Coach Hoeppner will allow something like that to repeat itself in such a big game.
I don't read as much on their win over Indiana St 49-0 or their loss to Michigan 42-10.
Both teams haven't played since last Saturday so should be well-rested.
For those who don't know...Marshall has terrific fan support and they probably have the most significant home-field advantage in the conference (although it didn't seem to bother Troy too much). Some may be interested in considering that factor.
I think one can also consider that the Marshall fan following may indeed help to keep the line higher just a little bit. I really think +5 and +180 or so would be justified on this game.
+7 and +241 is an awful lot for a Miami team that is still extremely respectable even without Roethlesberger.