Old Titan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Anybody know a bookie? Frankly, I wouldn't touch the -2.5 that ORU is favored by on Thursday morning, but I LOVE the "over" of 160 points. Current VegasInsider.com Odds The two teams combined for 188 points last month in the Mabee Center (102-86). That was a whopping 36 points over the 152-point total that Vegas posted for the game. Plus, not only has Omaha gone "over" in 7 of their last 13 games, but ORU has been "over" a whopping 11-of-13 during that same stretch (which may indicate Vegas has not caught up to the fact that this isn't a typical ORU-under-Scott-Sutton defensive team this year). Of course, I am not advocating illegal betting or anything like that - I just think that would be a pretty solid investment for those who are so inclined... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oruvoice Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 You forget the cardinal rule of gambling...if a bet looks too easy, take the other side. Give me ORU (-2.5) and the under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 You forget the cardinal rule of gambling...if a bet looks too easy, take the other side. Give me ORU (-2.5) and the under. You're on, for a burger on each... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oruvoice Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 TheEagleman is inclined to take the OVER and ORU......but I will have to give it more thought....despite our poor performance last Saturday I think we come back and win this one.....we surely must win if we hope to get a split on this road trip....let's call it 88-81 for the Good Guys!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 game should not have been that close, but great job by Coach Sutton down the stretch. -bailed out Harris w/a TO -fouled up 3 -inserted Webber who immediately knocked down 2 FTs for a good FT shooter, Obi's last minute FT shooting is pretty bad. ...celebrate all wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 THAT'S. WHY. I. DON'T. BET. Are you freaking kidding me? I'm looking at one of the greasiest of backdoor covers with Obi on the line with :01 to go and the total at 159....AND HE FREAKING MISSES BOTH FREAKING FREE THROWS?? That's hilarious! Congratulations, Voice, on your resounding victory!! But in all seriousness, nice road win for the guys on Senior Night in Omaha. ....even if they did cover the spread on my other didn't-really-want-to-do-it-but-had-to-hedge-it bet against ORU by A FREAKING HALF POINT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 TheEagleman passed on betting the game.....this team just isn't worth taking a shot on especially on the road.....but yes....a win is a win.....28 for Obi in the 81-78 victory.....now on to Brookings for what likely will be a sound beating at the hands of the Jacks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Oh, ye of little faith! SDSU is not unbeatable. ORU would need great games from Obi, AND Kory, AND Denell to pull it off, but nothing's impossible. Just hope ORU double teams their big guy down in the post this game. Not doing so was a serious mistake first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oruvoice Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Mmmm. Voice is hungry! Can I eat two burgers today or should I spread them out?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Mmmm. Voice is hungry! Can I eat two burgers today or should I spread them out?!? Your choice! Burgers do sound good on a chilly Friday - let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oruvoice Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Can't do today. We can look at next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 Oh, yeah - about the game: did you see what Scott chose to do leading by 3 with :05 left in the game? He chose to FOUL and put them on the line for 2 free throws, instead of risking the tying 3. It worked (because it almost always works), even though their guy hit the two FT's to cut it to a 1-point game: they fouled Adrian with :03 to go, he made both free throws, then they threw the inbounds pass away to Obi, who got fouled with :01 on the clock. Even though Obi missed both FT's, ORU still won by three. Kind of a crazy last five seconds, but it sure beat Omaha hitting a 3 to send the game into overtime...well played by the staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Well...let's pray that Denell wakes up on time Saturday and gets to the arena with the rest of the team....ORU will need him to have a shot at beating SDSU.....that's a really tough place to play....TheEagleman thinks that the Jacks will be at least a 5-6 point favorite and I would be inclined to take the home team..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanDakotaState Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Well...let's pray that Denell wakes up on time Saturday and gets to the arena with the rest of the team....ORU will need him to have a shot at beating SDSU.....that's a really tough place to play....TheEagleman thinks that the Jacks will be at least a 5-6 point favorite and I would be inclined to take the home team..... SDSU's home conference average margin of victory is 21.5. The Jacks have beat every Summit foe in Frost by at least 10 points. Not saying that it will be impossible but it will be a very tall task. There should be a big crowd with the SDSU/USD women playing before the ORU/SDSU men's game. It should be a great game. I'm looking forward to seeing ORU back in Brookings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 classy move from the ORU players to thank the alumni that showed up at the game :clap: #orumbb #orualumni #oruathletics Thx ORU MBB! -ORU Nebraska Alumni Chapter pic.twitter.com/6i93ytTQdB — Ryan Shaughnessy (@RJtheDJ8) February 20, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oruvoice Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Very cool of the team! Very cool of the Alumni up in the Omaha area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansforever Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I also heard Geoff say that Rob Marshall was in the house, AND he had a tweet, I believe, from none other than Mike Minyard who hopes ORU makes it to the NCAA Tourney and plays in MM's new territory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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