Cyclones +10.5 @ TCU
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Good test for our defense to say the least. If we can slow them down a bit, I really like our chances. Easier said than done, particularly with our get out and run style. Opportunities should be there for our offense though.
TCU is a tough team that's had a gauntlet of a Big 12 schedule so far.
TCU likely wins but 10.5 is too much for me.
TCU likely wins but 10.5 is too much for me.
TCU's conference record isn't great but their 4 losses have been KU at home, Oklahoma at home, Oklahoma on the road and Texas on the road. They have lost those 4 games by a total of 11 points.
That being said, with our defense improving, I think we stay within 10 with a reasonable chance at an upset if we are hitting our shots. I'm hoping Solo is tasked with keeping Brodziansky under control. I think Lard would pick up too many quick fouls against him, and we need him out there.
That being said, with our defense improving, I think we stay within 10 with a reasonable chance at an upset if we are hitting our shots. I'm hoping Solo is tasked with keeping Brodziansky under control. I think Lard would pick up too many quick fouls against him, and we need him out there.
Brodziansky is a big that can shoot. I hope whoever is on him is ready to guard him from deep. Solo struggled with Wade, and that dude from Texas.
I would think Lard would be the better candidate to guard shooting bigs, because he is more athletic and can recover faster. However, he is the less experienced of the two, and pulling him out top, opens up the rim more.
I'm a shameless homer, but that's high. I don't necessarily think ISU will win - TCU has been thisclose against some really good teams and I think they'll probably break through tonight - but the Cyclones will give them a run and keep it within seven or so.
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I like Solo on him because he tends to get better position quicker and deny the pass. At this point, I also think Solo also is better at boxing out and preventing those garbage put-backs that killed us in FWTX last year. After that first meeting where Brodziansky lit us up, Young seemed like he made it his personal mission to shut him down. And like you said, I'd much rather keep Lard in the paint rather than chasing Brodziansky around the perimeter.
I'm curious to see how the game plays out. The guys seems to play a little looser on the road. Hopefully that translates to some offensive success. I assume Wiggi will be matching up on Fisher when TCU has the ball, and that could be a fun one.
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This is one of those head scratching, bet the farm lines that never goes like you think. Something’s off on the line, and everything says take Clones... in these incidents, you bet opposite. With that said... I’m taking the cyclones!
Place you bets. Don't cost nothin'.
https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/sportsbook/iowa-state-24-tcu-10-5.1367/
https://cyclonefanatic.com/forum/sportsbook/iowa-state-24-tcu-10-5.1367/
You're probably right. TCU is a bit of tricky matchup, because their lineup is pretty non traditional. Brodzianski and Fisher get talked about, but imo their best player is still Kenrich Williams, a 6-7 guard. He's averaging 15 and 9. Plus they still start JD Miller, a 6-8 forward.
So my guess:
Wigginton - Fisher
Jackson - Bane 6-5
Babb - Williams
Lard - Miller
Solo - Brodziansky
With the idea of really challenging Wigginton to keep Fisher out of the lane. If you remember, Fisher roasted Morris down there last year.
Seems like a good buy low spot on TCU. I'll probably swallow the 10.5 and bet TCU, but cheer for ISU to win!
Obviously Brodzianski (sp?) is the key match-up. Neither Solo nor Lard is up to the task, methinks. Talley might be a better option, but he offers little on the offensive end. That said, I am in agreement with those who believe 10.5 is too much. Give me our boys all the way.
I would take ISU to cover but I think TCU wins. Then I think ISU comes back with the upset over Tech.
IF, and that's a big if, because I've got TCU about 70% to win, but if Iowa St wins, that Tech game Saturday will be a helluva big atmosphere.
