Cincinnati -7.5

[LA_Mustang]

I'm a little surprised they are that big a favorite. #shocktheworld

[SMU 86]

They beat a good Pitt team and NC State. I am not saying we can't beat them but we haven't had the signature wins that they have had.

[gostangs]

seems too wide to me also, but Pitt doesn't seem that good to me. home court is worth 5 pts so maybe not that surprising. Would be great to grab this win - since the next two look daunting.

[SMU 86]

seems too wide to me also, but Pitt doesn't seem that good to me. home court is worth 5 pts so maybe not that surprising. Would be great to grab this win - since the next two look daunting.

Pitt has only lost 1 game and Pitt beat Stanford by 21. Have you seen Pitt play by chance? Just asking. Also, NC State beat Tennessee and Tennessee beat Virginia by 35.

[gostangs]

was thinking PITT had dropped a few but you are right - that record looks strong.

[SMU 86]

I am looking forward to the game.

[smusic 00]

ESPN has it at -6.5

[OhioBrownFan]

Use Vegas Insider.com, it's got all the major sports books if you're looking at a line to bet it. Right now, the vast majority of the books have Cinci favored at -6.5, probably went down from earlier from what I can tell. But that's where the line is now.

[ojaipony]

I don't see us winning this one but I hope we keep it tight.

[OhioBrownFan]

I don't see us winning this one but I hope we keep it tight.

Need it badly. Obviously we're underdogs, but upsets happen all the time and this one is huge. Gotta get 2 of the 4 to open conference play. Whether it comes from UConn, Louisville, or Cinci, can't start 1-3 in conference play to be in the Big Dance.

[LA_Mustang]

I don't see us winning this one but I hope we keep it tight.

Not sure why. Cincinnati struggles nightly to score to ball. I believe we're just as talented. I just hope we are ready for the stage.

[ponyscott]

I don't see us winning this one but I hope we keep it tight.

Need it badly. Obviously we're underdogs, but upsets happen all the time and this one is huge. Gotta get 2 of the 4 to open conference play. Whether it comes from UConn, Louisville, or Cinci, can't start 1-3 in conference play to be in the Big Dance.

True that but we HAVE to hold court....home wins are key....away games will be tough.

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[SMU 86]

I don't see us winning this one but I hope we keep it tight.

I see it as about even. Could you explain the reason you don't see us having a chance to win? Do you think they have a better offense or defense?

[ojaipony]

I don't see us winning this one but I hope we keep it tight.

I see it as about even. Could you explain the reason you don't see us having a chance to win? Do you think they have a better offense or defense?

Because we are SMU. I will need this team to prove me WRONG until I get on the bandwagon full bore. Don't get me wrong, I will watch and root as always. But I don't think we are as good as we think we are. I will be ectastic with an NIT bid this year.

[Charleston Pony]

I agree that some have jumped to unrealistic expectations. UNT' and Tennessee's thrashings of A$M and Virginia should help put things in perspective. We beat a bunch of "not very good" teams in the non-conference and lost to a couple of decent teams that are likely to be fighting all year long for that NCAA "bubble". I think a NIT invite is a more realistic expectation for this SMU team but an upset win today at Cincy would be a huge confidence builder for these guys.