That’s pretty high, but understandable.
Man, do we need to win this game!
Man, do we need to win this game!
8.5 pt dogs at UT tomorrow
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Kentucky opens at +8.5 with over/ under of 148.5. Side note college gameday chose NC- Duke this Saturday over Arkansas- Kentucky
Just a dumb decision by ESPN gameday.
Kind of okay with it, would rather not deal with the distraction that it can bring to the home team.
For tomorrow, seems high but short handed and UK has not looked very great on the road. Will need a big effort from everyone.
Even great Cal teams have lost at TB. I always, always pencil this game in as an L. We will need lube before we go down there.
We just need to get healthy enough to finish out the season strong. Don't expect us to win the UT game, but finish strong in the conference.
I'm not ready to guarantee a loss, because honestly, UT has trouble scoring if you stay with Lanier and use length on Ziegler, but the bottom line is, we need to scortch the nets from 3 against the best 3 point shooting defense in the country.
If I was a Tennessee fan (
), I would like my chances, but I still would feel some anxiety.
If I was a Tennessee fan (
), I would like my chances, but I still would feel some anxiety.
And some Cal teams that had no business winning there went in and dominated. TB isn’t that intimidating compared to some other venues in the SEC. -8.5 is a huge line and surprising to me.
I’m not saying Jodie Meeks looks a lot like Lamont Butler and we could probably get away with playing him but Jodie Meeks looks a lot like Lamont Butler and we could probably get away with playing him 
ESPN is a joke and I never watch game day, find it mostly useless.
Doesn't surprise me at all. UT is still one of the top defensive teams in the country and we've looked offensively putrid in the past couple of games.
That is a huge line.
I don't bet on UK (to win or lose, especially to lose) in games, don't want to jinx the Cats.
But for a better, I think you take UK & the points.
Yes we lost at Vandy, in a close game. Guess what, so did UT 7 days earlier.
Yes we lost a HOME game to Bama also a close game. Guess what, just a week and a half earlier UT lost a HOME game to Florida by 30.
Yes we will probably be without Carr. Guess what, UT only plays 7 guys, 4 of them 6'4 & shorter guards.
Should UT be favored in this game? Yes. By 8.5? No.
I don't bet on UK (to win or lose, especially to lose) in games, don't want to jinx the Cats.
But for a better, I think you take UK & the points.
Yes we lost at Vandy, in a close game. Guess what, so did UT 7 days earlier.
Yes we lost a HOME game to Bama also a close game. Guess what, just a week and a half earlier UT lost a HOME game to Florida by 30.
Yes we will probably be without Carr. Guess what, UT only plays 7 guys, 4 of them 6'4 & shorter guards.
Should UT be favored in this game? Yes. By 8.5? No.
If i were a betting man i would take UK at +8.5. They probably won’t win the game, but do enough to keep it close.
No surprise. Butler not 100%, Carr probably out, UT defense. Could get ugly if we don’t figure out how to protect the ball and stop making stupid decision. Brea and Robinson need to shoot lots of threes. Have to limit offensive rebounds. Of goodness.
I'm betting Tenn at -10.5 . Of course right before the game because if Carr is playing I will then hit UK to beat the spread.
and thats not a dig at us, having Carr out is that crucial to us, he's out best big man
and thats not a dig at us, having Carr out is that crucial to us, he's out best big man
This is a game that I'm not clearing my schedule for. I'll go to the gym (as it's the only time I have to do so), and I'll put it on while I'm there.. but I'll be a little quicker than usual to switch it something else if they play like they have been.
Someone had a great point the other day, in that at least Cal's teams would have the talent that they were never out of any game. And that is something I sort of miss with this team. Watching them play Vandy, they looked like a mid-major we'd have played 10 years ago that just doesn't have the horses to keep up. For the first time in a while, we're watching a team that has a concrete ceiling IMO.. and beating Tennessee might actually be *mostly* out of reach (Unless we really find something that works with this team).
Someone had a great point the other day, in that at least Cal's teams would have the talent that they were never out of any game. And that is something I sort of miss with this team. Watching them play Vandy, they looked like a mid-major we'd have played 10 years ago that just doesn't have the horses to keep up. For the first time in a while, we're watching a team that has a concrete ceiling IMO.. and beating Tennessee might actually be *mostly* out of reach (Unless we really find something that works with this team).
I am usually optimistic when we play in a game where we are underdogs. But this is tough timing for us to play in Knoxville.
Sounds like Carr's back isn't getting better either. Butler is hurting and UT is very athletic. Never the less, I think we win! '#^%{%{^ UT!!
Sounds like Carr's back isn't getting better either. Butler is hurting and UT is very athletic. Never the less, I think we win! '#^%{%{^ UT!!
And potentially Butler. If all three are out it's gonna be a slaughter.
Seems a little high. I’m tempted to throw a little money on Kentucky but that is when I am usually burned.
That Tennessee vs Florida game was in Gainesville, they play in Knoxville this Saturday.
If we keep it in single digits it will be a miracle akin to the 69 Mets
Kerr is out. Carr is out. Butler is banged up and may be out.
That's all.
Are you shocked? That’s like a given. ESPN was created to cater to that matchup. It’s the only decent team Duke plays the rest of the year outside Illinois.
That’s a good point. Florida beat UT by a ton so no reason we can’t win there. Probable no but possible.
Betting lines are largely generated off the efficiency metrics. Tennessee has been in the upper echelon so far this year. There’s a big gap after the top 6 in KenPom right now. They’re in that top 6 and we’re not top 20.
Line feels about right to me.
Very interested in how it plays out. I have significant doubts about their offense and shooting beyond Chaz which could allow us to stay close. Or they could be due, after an abysmal shooting night at Auburn and us have no chance. Who knows!
Line feels about right to me.
Very interested in how it plays out. I have significant doubts about their offense and shooting beyond Chaz which could allow us to stay close. Or they could be due, after an abysmal shooting night at Auburn and us have no chance. Who knows!
Sounds about right to me considering our injuries. Maybe if Brea and Robinson got hot we could pull an upset but I'm not betting on it
Some of our players came from mid major programs, they don't play bully ball like this in those conferences.
Oweh and Garrison came from the BIG12, so they are used to it, but the rest don’t look like they are handling it well.
I would have to throw @Clemson in there as well, but your point remains.
They have had many games by now, they should be used to it or get it together soon.