At Northwestern

[DC_Area_Panther]

ESPN gives Northwestern a 77.3% chance of winning and shows Northwestern by 8.5 points.

Sagarin's computer not including yesterday's games predicts Norhwestern by about 10 points. Later today when updated based on yesterday's games it may change a little.

If one wants to be Pitt-optimistic about tonight one could argue (not a good argument really) that beating our last opponent by nine more than predicted might mean the game tonight is really a tossup.

 

[Chescat]

I haven't seen NW, but
they're 5-1. Their only
loss was to ranked, and
unbeaten Auburn, That
was a one pt. loss. So,
at least on paper, NW
should be favored by
at least those 10 pts
you mentioned. Also
their home floor.

 

[4Mark_Marty]

Line moved to NW -7. Interesting.

 

[MarshallGoldberg]

I think if we keep it within 7 with a relatively even performance, that suggests the possibility of winning more ACC games than Capel ever has before.

 

[Drew1208]

The only thing I know is that NW seems to have what we do not, and that's they play really good defense

 

[HailToPitt1985]

The only thing I know is that NW seems to have what we do not, and that's they play really good defense

If that's so, and I have no reason to believe it isn't, they could win by 20 or more. We don't have offensive weapons, we're lazy on defense, and we seem to wake up after 30 minutes have elapsed in the game. By then, it will be too late against a better team.

 

[Chescat]

If that's so, and I have no reason to believe it isn't, they could win by 20 or more. We don't have offensive weapons, we're lazy on defense, and we seem to wake up after 30 minutes have elapsed in the game. By then, it will be too late against a better team.

Here ya go, NW is only
giving up 51 pts per
game while scoring 65
pts themselves. They are
obviously playing solid D.

 

[4Mark_Marty]

NW 65
Pitt 53

Book it.

 

[snaphook297]

“ stamp it “ Joe starkey ( ugh)

 

[Sam Young 23]

I think Pitt wins this one. Not sure why I believe that. Just think we play a good game tonight. NW does play good defense but really not an offense that scares you.

 

[Chescat]

It's basketball, anything can
happen. NW can again play
great D, and we can play
like we have in the first
half of the last two games.
On the other hand, NW
finds it difficult matching
up with us, and we string
together a pair of halves
like our last 2 second haves.

I have no clue, but won't
be surprised if either of
the above occurs, or if it
plays out just like Vegas
calls it. Regardless, I'm
gonna sit and watch it,
and root for a Pitt W.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

So does anyone know that the objective of this game is to put the ball through that metal ring thingy?

Teams are a combined 5-22 so far.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

How do you get called for a lane violation on the first of two foul shots?

 

[DruidTM]

Pitt shooting decently tonight

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

Pitt shooting decently tonight

We've made six of our last eight.

 

[MarshallGoldberg]

Nice to finally have enough depth that "keep hot shooters in" is a possible rotation option.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Good 1st Half

 

[sonofabit]

Allow me to be that guy…nice to see them jogging…clearly jogging back on that last shot. Five years of “that“guy wide open in the corner. Otherwise, impressive based on the new standard around here.

 

[Pittnerski]

We look like a basketball team tonight

 

[Pittnerski]

Figures it’s a night when everyone is probably locked on the Steelers game

 

[MarshallGoldberg]

We have maybe 9 guys who can contribute, definitely more than the last 5 years. Yes each has easy to list weaknesses, but all have strengths.

Nice to see Cummings look like a legit ACC guard tonight, Nike continuing to be healthy, Hinson taking load off a down Hugely night.

 

[Dointhatrag]

It’s been awhile. Love it

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

Playing good team basketball right now.

 

[noelr]

NW 65
Pitt 53

Book it.

🤣

I hope no one booked it.

 

[Joe the Panther Fan]

This is the first time I've seen Northwestern this year, but I can easily see how they only scored 42 against Auburn.

How Auburn only scored 43 against them is beyond me.

 

[BTisinDC]

They certainly look like they know how to run an offense tonight, they're moving the ball to the open man.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

By far the best game of the year.

 

[Cavalier Panther]

I was at the W&M game in person and cannot fathom that this is the same team. Damn, good run fellas.

 

[joeydavid]

NW 65
Pitt 53

Book it.

Nailed it. You did mean Pitt would have 53 with 16 minutes left, right?

 

[Chescat]

Not my usual long
post, SPEECHLESS!

 

[PittPharm2002]

Not my usual long
post, SPEECHLESS!

Yeah
That was bonkers

 

[4Mark_Marty]

Nailed it. You did mean Pitt would have 53 with 16 minutes left, right?

Lol

 

[PittAU]

Well, that was awesome. Killed them on the boards, at the FT Line and from 3.

Pretty crazy.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

As I've said: adequate offensive talent to get to the middle of the pack in the A10 (+Duke/UNC/UVa). Nice win against a bad ACC-level team.

 

[ThePanthers]

Great win.

 

[sonofabit]

We have maybe 9 guys who can contribute, definitely more than the last 5 years. Yes each has easy to list weaknesses, but all have strengths.

Nice to see Cummings look like a legit ACC guard tonight, Nike continuing to be healthy, Hinson taking load off a down Hugely night.

Cummings‘ first step looked lightyears ahead of previous games. I know, against NW. But still.

 

[Sam Young 23]

I wish I would of bet alot on my gut feel before the game. Great game by the Panthers.

 

[4upmc]

Cummings‘ first step looked lightyears ahead of previous games. I know, against NW. But still.

Agree & agree. Looked much quicker but also NW. He played really well. Next game will be a real test for him as NCST has one of the quickest backcourts in the Nation with Smith (NBA player) & Joiner.