MVC games Thursday 11/20

[Da Coach]

2 games involving MVC teams Thursday 11/20

Southern Illinois (2-0, RPI 211) plays Duke (3-0, RPI 38 ) in Madison Square Garden in the semifinal of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic. This game is broadcast on ESPN2 at 6:00 pm CST.

in the other game, Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-2, RPI 258 ) plays at Creighton (1-0, RPI 12) at 7:05 pm. This should be an easy one for CU. Arkansas PB has already played 2 road games at Colorado and Texas A&M, and was blown out in both games. In fact, they play their first 11 games (their entire non-conference schedule) on the road, before they play their first home game Jan. 3rd.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/scoreboard?d=2008-11-20&refresh=60&c=mvc

The MVC currently sits 9th in conference RPI.

http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_conf_Men.html

Bradley's RPI has soared to #18 -actually they are tied for 12th, but listed at #18--

http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_mvc_Men.html

[Da Coach]

Vegas lines--

Duke opened a 13.5 point favorite over SIU, but now it's down to 12.5 to 13 points.

There is no line set for the Creighton-Ark-Pine Bluff game

Vanderbilt is a 6 point favorite at home against Illinois

http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-basketball/odds/las-vegas/

[amettrick]

I'm pretty sure Dickie V's head will explode is SIU beats his beloved Dukies.

[thefish7]

Or perhaps he'll finally eat his hat, as promised.

[Dubl R 1]

The MVC currently sits 9th in conference RPI.

http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_conf_Men.html

Bradley's RPI has soared to #18 -actually they are tied for 12th, but listed at #18--
http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_mvc_Men.html

I imagine our RPI will take a hit after our trip to Florida next week.

[RedbirdFan21]

Vegas lines--

Vanderbilt is a 6 point favorite at home against Illinois


http://www.vegasinsider.com/college-...dds/las-vegas/

This seems like it could be a LOCK OF THE YEAR bet for some people... i would give U of I 6 points if it was at Chambana... I expect Vandy to win big...

But usually these lines that look too good to be true... are just that... and you come away thinking... what did they(vegas) know that I didnt!!!

[MacabreMob]

Xavier up 1 with 9 secs left vs Missouri

http://www.700wlw.com/main.html

[MacabreMob]

73-70, 6 secs left, Xavier leads and fouls Mizzoo

Mizzoo misses 1st, makes 2nd.

73-71 Xavier. Time-out Mizzoo.

[MacabreMob]

Xavier holds on and wins 75-71 (and covers the 2 1/2).

[BUBraves06]

FYI, Memphis is about to take on UT-Chattanooga on ESPN2 at 3:30.

[MacabreMob]

FYI, Memphis is about to take on UT-Chattanooga on ESPN2 at 3:30.

And ESPN360 if you don't have a tv at work.

[Fetz86]

Nice shot by Boyle, siu is taking it into the paint against the larger blue devil team.

[Bravesfan]

Duke up 18-17 with under 6 to go in the first half. SIU playing great defense. I just wish they would convert on the offensive end a little more.

[Fetz86]

Every time I see Paulus throw a pass to nobody I cant help but laugh uncontrollably

[jasonpeoria911]

SIU's pressure D is keeping them in this game. Pretty sloppy overall though. Duke has 17 turnovers in first half but has out rebounded SIU by 15. SIU shooting 25% FG and Duke shooting 31%. Duke has a 11 FT attempt advantage. SIU gonna have to rebound and shoot a tad better in the 2nd half if they want to win this one. Kind of reminds me of BU's problems at Florida lol.

Jason