Pittsburgh Game Prediction Thread/What You Hope To See

[shadow force]

and also what you hope to see from the Cards in this game. Pitt is on a big winning streak and ranked as well. This would be a very good win for the Cards if they can take it.

I hope to see the team on a tear with renewed focus after the Clemson loss. I'm hoping for defensive improvement as well as better offensive execution.

 

[Cue Card]

Better passing, more drives to the rim, and better shot selection. That's what I want to see on offense.

Less zone, more sticky man to man, and pressure for 40 minutes. That's what I want to see on defense.

Oh and I want to see a final score with UofL having more points!

 

[turducken71]

Let's make close shots and free throws.

 

[Majestic Red]

I want to see them actually hit their 3s.

 

[TheRealVille]

Well, it's starting to get a little worrisome if we don't beat Pitt. Our best win right now is at NC State who's win less in the ACC and are losing at home tonight to Florida State.

Cards 73
Pitt 69

 

[ClockCalamity]

UofL will blow out Pitt, without question. UofL 78 Pitt 60

 

[nccardfan]

I want to see double digit assists or at least better passing, saw enough drives to the basket just want them to finish, want whatever number of deflections CRP's goal is, less fouling, keep Pitt from getting offensive rebounds and of course more points than Pitt.

 

[earsky]

The extra pass and better team D.

 

[Cue Card]

UofL will blow out Pitt, without question. UofL 78 Pitt 60

Vegas disagrees with you. UofL is currently a 7 1/2 point favorite. That is just a 3 possession game AND we're at home where home court is usually good for at least a 4 point advantage. This one will most likely be close.

 

[WKCard]

7.5 at home is barely being favored. Said once already, we are exposed now. (As we have been many times) We will be forced to make shots from outside. We miss, we lose.

 

[Louisvillian]

Cards- 69
Pitt- 56

Although I hate the new shot clock, we need to be more patient offensively. As far as what I'd like to see.... How about Jamie Dixon's hair looking like this at the end of the game?

 

[Cue Card]

7.5 at home is barely being favored. Said once already, we are exposed now. (As we have been many times) We will be forced to make shots from outside. We miss, we lose.

This team has great shooters so if Pitt wants to give up the 3 point shot, I'm sure we'll shoot them. Last game was on the road, and not a normal shooting performance. I would prefer to drive inside and get them in some foul trouble instead of just shooting jump shots. Pitt goes 8 to 10 deep though, so it's going to be difficult getting them in much foul trouble.

 

[cuzimacardfan]

I think we will be able to score better vs Pitt than Clemson. Though I thought Clemson got away with really physical play their defense was better than I thought it would be. Their pressure D was effective. This year's Pitt team doesn't appear to be as great defensively so it should be a matter of keeping them from scoring.

 

[KerryRhodes]

Less 3 point attempts.

Chinanu with a minimum of 15 FGA.

Spalding to step up

 

[yum center]

I would like to see this team start to finish in the paint. It seems like they get to the rim but don't finish a lot of times.

 

[KerryRhodes]

UofL will blow out Pitt, without question. UofL 78 Pitt 60

Tell me u played the lottery the other nite. U were one point off. Good prediction.

 

[ClockCalamity]

Tell me u played the lottery the other nite. U were one point off. Good prediction.

Nope, just knew UofL would revert back to the smothering defense they're known for, and Pitt couldn't handle it.

 

[ClockCalamity]

Vegas disagrees with you. UofL is currently a 7 1/2 point favorite. That is just a 3 possession game AND we're at home where home court is usually good for at least a 4 point advantage. This one will most likely be close.

Vegas was wrong on this one. Too easy. I should have doubled down, $200 aint bad though.

 

[Cue Card]

Vegas was wrong on this one. Too easy. I should have doubled down, $200 aint bad though.

Yep, you were all over it. Vegas isn't wrong often, but when they are and you are on the right side of it, it's a nice feeling! Congrats!