Dave in Green Posted November 15, 2013 Report Posted November 15, 2013 MTSU is new to Conference USA this season, and is being picked in preseason polls to finish mid-pack in the 16-team conference. The Blue Raiders lost their top two scorers, three starters and five of their top six leaders in minutes played from last season's strong team. While MTSU won't be as tough this year as last, the Zips haven't proven yet that they are as good this year as last. I expect the Zips to come into this game with a chip on their shoulder after being embarrassed by Saint Mary's. The Zips will almost certainly shoot a higher percentage from the field in this game. Progress at the point, better interaction and coordination among the players and protecting the ball better are key things to watch for. MTSU is always tough at home, but this is a winnable game if the Zips play up to preseason expectations. Quote
skip-zip Posted November 15, 2013 Report Posted November 15, 2013 The way they blew us out at their place two years ago still hurts. We even struggled to beat them on our home floor last year. I'm glad to hear that they had some significant personnel losses. Time to turn that around. Quote
spaceraider Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 The way they blew us out at their place two years ago still hurts. We even struggled to beat them on our home floor last year. I'm glad to hear that they had some significant personnel losses. Time to turn that around. Hello from Murfreesboro and the GoMiddle.com board. Just want to let you guys know that MT has free video streaming. Quote
Dr Z Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Zips are a six point underdog. This one is right on the line for KD ATS. 7 and it's almost golden. Quote
Dave in Green Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 @Dr Z, do you know if there's a fairly standard number for homecourt point advantage in betting calculations for point spreads? I'm just curious how much of that 6-point spread is based on homecourt advantage and how much on the perception that MTSU is a better team. Quote
The Hip Zip Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Hello from Murfreesboro and the GoMiddle.com board. Just want to let you guys know that MT has free video streaming. Thanks for the video link Space Quote
akzipper Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 The Zips suffer from slow starts every year. So even if MTSU has lost players it's still going to be a tough game. Quote
LZIp Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Link isn't working for me. At least on my iPad Quote
phil Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 I am on their site but no video. Anyone have the video? Quote
akzipper Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Replay is annoying Yeah, if MTSU scores expect to miss the Zips next possession. Quote
cjapsu Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Video works for me but audio is about 10 seconds behind. Quote
Quickzips Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 This team has all the looks of a group that bought into the hype too much. They think they are better than they are and don't have to work hard at it. MTSU is killing us on the glass, we aren't closing out on the 3-point line and our passing is extremely lazy. Quote
akzipper Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 So is MTSU shooting 100% this half? Ironic since the dumba** announcers felt the need to make a sarcastic comment about Akron not missing a shot. Quote
dirtyolcrowe Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 I'm watching this game and I am really concerned about this team. Way too many turnovers. I think this is going to be a long year for the zips if this trend continues. Did Evans get the start? if so! Best move so far this year!! Quote
dirtyolcrowe Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Really concerned about this team. Way to many turnovers!! It will be a long season if they keep this up. One thing. Did evans start?? Quote
Derrt Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Posted November 16, 2013 I'll think positive. Good first half. Quote
Derrt Posted November 16, 2013 Author Report Posted November 16, 2013 Stupid replay made me miss the turnover committed when I KNOW we were looking for ONE shot at the end of the half. Quote
akronzips71 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Stupid replay made me miss the turnover committed when I KNOW we were looking for ONE shot at the end of the half. They must have hired the AKRON scoreboard clock video crew after we fired them. At least we are not paying to see it. Quote
akronzips71 Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Video works for me but audio is about 10 seconds behind. They think they are Akron. There can't be any other explanation. Meanwhile no Frenchie, 1350 is down. Quote
Quickzips Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Memo to Betancourt. You are NOT a 3 point shooter. Quote
Dr Z Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 @Dr Z, do you know if there's a fairly standard number for homecourt point advantage in betting calculations for point spreads? I'm just curious how much of that 6-point spread is based on homecourt advantage and how much on the perception that MTSU is a better team.I don't know of a "standard." I use trends. KD and iCoach have been the absolute best. Here is something you may enjoy reading. Quote
MDZip Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Finally turned their audio off. The ten second delay was annoying, but still less annoying than how out of sync the Zips have looked. Quote
akzipper Posted November 16, 2013 Report Posted November 16, 2013 Textbook early season basketball from the Zips. Just ugly all around. Quote
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