NC's Wednesday NCAA w/ 10**GOW!!

NightCap424 · #1 12-09-2009, 07:18 AM

Game of the Week
10***Harvard +12

When I think about Harvard I think about their dramatic victory over BC back in January of this year. BC was fresh off the upset of North Carolina and Harvard came in and cleaned house. Harvard walked away with a 12 point victory while being posted as 17 point underdogs! Harvard is averaging 77 points per game while coming in shooting 48% from the field on the season. Harvard is definitely the more accurate shooting offense between the two teams. Harvard only allows opponents to shoot an ice cold 28% from the three point line. Boston College already shoots a smug 30% from the perimeter so I look for this to be an advantage for Harvard to keep the game tighter down the stretch. Roche, BC's only 3 point threat, averages 9 points per game and 22 minutes so I don't look for him to be a factor. They key players to stop will be Raji and Jackson.

Harvard's defense cannot go without notice here either. Each team has roughly the same turnover margin however Harvard's pressure defense can be attributed to the former Big Ten style that Coach Amaker brings to the table. They average 8 steals per game.

Harvard has 10 players that average double digit playing time on the season. Harvard has great depth, which in turn keeps their players fresh throughout the game. Their leader, Jeremy Lin, is fresh off an outstanding performance against Connecticut on the road. Of their top 6 scorers, 5 of them shoot better than 40% from the field.

Harvard is 8-2 in their last 10 ATS and 5-0 as a road underdog. Boston College is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and 1-4 in their last 5 home games as a favorite of 7pts-12pts. Harvard is also 4-1 in their last 5 against teams with a winning record SU.

Smaller plays today...

2***George Washington -2
2***Hofstra -7½
2***Kentucky -1
2***Montana St. +22
2***Wis. Green Bay +5½
2***Niagara -9

Best of luck to everyone today! Hopefully it is a winning day for everyone!

NC424