Sakimano Motors presents the week 2 basketball thread: Butler and Eastern Michigan up next

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-14, 20:56

MSU travels to Butler for a Wednesday night game and is at home on Saturday to play EMU.

Butler should be a good defensive test for the young guys. They are 3-0 and shoot the ball well. As a team they are shooting 40% from the perimeter. They also have a starter returning to the lineup after being suspended for the first three games.

3 reasons Butler basketball beat Troy: Chuck Harris, Jair Bolden and 3-point shooting

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2021/11/13/why-butler-bulldogs-basketball-beat-troy-score-chuck-harris-jair-bolden/6259413001/

by **Nordic** 2021-11-14, 21:06

I like this new weekly feature

by aualum06 2021-11-14, 21:42

Butlers going to be tough

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-14, 22:24

aualum06 wrote:Butlers going to be tough

I think so, too. A quick look at the stat book suggests it might be a tough matchup.

https://butlersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-14, 22:39

...and Stan Heath has his first win as an Eagle.

Men's Basketball Tops Illinois State in 2OT; Stan Heath Earns First Win at EMU

https://emueagles.com/news/2021/11/12/mens-basketball-eastern-michigan-rallies-from-halftime-deficit-to-defeat-illinois-state-103-98-in-overtime.aspx

by **MiamiSpartan** 2021-11-15, 06:15

Good thread, but the sponsor makes it feel like you're selling out.

Either way, tell 'em Bob sent ya!

by **Motown Spartan** 2021-11-15, 06:49

Does everyone get financing?

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-11-15, 07:16

It's actually a bike shop with an ironic name.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2021-11-15, 07:55

aualum06 wrote:Butlers going to be tough

What school would nickname their team the Butlers? Jeeves U?

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-15, 17:10

Butler is a slight favorite according to ESPN's matchup predictor. Not much chatter about this game, but there should be. It's a good season measuring stick for MSU and a program measuring stick for Butler.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401371948

MSU is a heavy favorite against EMU. In their opener, EMU gave IU a game. They were within 3 of IU with 4 minutes left and eventually lost by six.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401365017

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-15, 19:13

Gavitt Tipoff Games: Big Ten-Big East Basketball Preview, Open Thread: Is the Big Ten the best basketball conference in the country? We’ll start finding out this week

https://www.offtackleempire.com/2021/11/15/22782442/2021-gavitt-games-schedule-preview-big-ten-big-east-time-tv-illinois-marquette-providence-wisconsin

Michigan State Spartans at Butler Bulldogs
Wednesday, Nov. 17 | 6pm | FS1
Green Akers: I expect a choppy game here, as both teams go deep into their benches; as usual, Izzo plays just about everybody on scholarship as he tinkers his lineups, and Butler has started off playing nine guys at least ten minutes per game. It’s at Butler’s place, so I’d probably give them a slight edge.

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-16, 06:49

Michigan State to return to the road in trip to Butler’s Hinkle Fieldhouse

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2021/11/michigan-state-to-return-to-the-road-in-trip-to-butlers-hinkle-fieldhouse.html

Michigan State basketball works to limit turnovers in preparing for first hostile crowd

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2021/11/16/michigan-state-basketball-turnovers-tom-izzo-butler-bulldogs-hinkle-fieldhouse/8633526002/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-16, 14:35

What I didn’t forget is that Green was fouled.

Indy had 'buzz' when Butler met Michigan State in 2010 Final Four: Here are things you forgot

https://www.indystar.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fbutler%2F2021%2F11%2F16%2Fbutler-bulldogs-basketball-vs-michigan-state-indianapolis-rematch-2010-final-four%2F8591279002%2F

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-16, 19:07

Michigan State Basketball: 3 keys to victory against unbeaten Butler

https://spartanavenue.com/2021/11/16/michigan-state-basketball-keys-victory-butler-2021/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-16, 19:13

Gavitt Tipoff Games Preview: Michigan State Meets Butler: The first matchup between the two teams in 11 years provides the Spartans with a trip to historic Hinkle Fieldhouse.

https://www.theonlycolors.com/2021/11/16/22784898/michigan-state-spartans-mens-basketball-meeting-butler-bulldogs-gavitt-tipoff-games

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-16, 20:23

What I'm watching in Butler basketball's marquee home game vs. Michigan State

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2021/11/16/butler-basketball-preview-michigan-state-visit-hinkle-fieldhouse-gavitt-tipoff-games-aaron-thompson/8591241002/

by TrapperGus 2021-11-16, 21:47

Turtleneck wrote:MSU travels to Butler for a Wednesday night game and is at home on Saturday to play EMU.

Butler should be a good defensive test for the young guys. They are 3-0 and shoot the ball well. As a team they are shooting 40% from the perimeter. They also have a starter returning to the lineup after being suspended for the first three games.

3 reasons Butler basketball beat Troy: Chuck Harris, Jair Bolden and 3-point shooting

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/butler/2021/11/13/why-butler-bulldogs-basketball-beat-troy-score-chuck-harris-jair-bolden/6259413001/

Whose refs do we have for the Butler game.

The anti-MSU B1G refs or the pro Butler "Huskers" refs?

BTW did anyone notice there is an "directors cut" version of "Hoosiers"?

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 00:39

College Basketball Odds & Picks for Michigan State vs. Butler: Spartans Have Edge In Tough Road Environment

https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaab/college-basketball-odds-picks-betting-michigan-state-vs-butler-wednesday-november-17

Michigan State vs. Butler: Betting Odds, Picks, and Predictions (11/17/21)

https://www.lineups.com/articles/michigan-state-vs-butler-betting-odds-picks-and-predictions-11-17-21/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 09:55

Michigan State basketball vs. Butler: How to watch, listen and stream

https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/17/michigan-state-basketball-vs-butler-how-to-watch-listen-and-stream/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 09:58

Michigan State set to face Butler for first time since 2010 Final Four

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2021/11/michigan-state-set-to-face-butler-for-first-time-since-2010-final-four.html

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 10:48

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by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 11:35

Michigan State vs. Butler odds, line: 2021 college basketball picks, Nov. 17 predictions from proven model

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/michigan-state-vs-butler-odds-line-2021-college-basketball-picks-nov-17-predictions-from-proven-model/

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 17:00

Michigan State Basketball: 3 bold predictions for Butler matchup

https://spartanavenue.com/2021/11/17/michigan-state-basketball-bold-predictions-butler-2021/

by **steveschneider** 2021-11-17, 19:13

Just turned it on. We look good!

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-11-17, 19:32

I was going to make a game thread with a whitty take on Buttler, like "Pound the Butt-ler" or something but mobile won't let me.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2021-11-17, 19:37

hauser is hard to watch

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-11-17, 20:04

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:hauser is hard to watch

It would be something if he got within 75% of his hype. Probably at around 15-20% now.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2021-11-17, 20:21

Need to get Christie more looks. He’s going to be very good

by **Nordic** 2021-11-17, 20:30

#skullfuck

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 20:33

Damn it, Nordic!

by **steveschneider** 2021-11-17, 20:45

Brown!!!

by **steveschneider** 2021-11-17, 20:49

Probably time to give Marble more minutes over Hauser. Sissoko probably has more upside too.

by **steveschneider** 2021-11-17, 20:53

Big time three there. Great night for Gabe Brown.

by **Nordic** 2021-11-17, 20:53

Turtleneck wrote:Damn it, Nordic!

Hop on Turtleneck. This #skullfuck train has no brakes.

by **DWags** 2021-11-17, 20:54

Maryland on upset alert to Georgia Mason BTN

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-11-17, 21:06

Big ten is getting exposed in this gavit bs.

by TrapperGus 2021-11-17, 21:07

DWags wrote:Maryland on upset alert to Georgia Mason BTN

GM a big BB school

by **steveschneider** 2021-11-17, 21:12

AvgMSUJoe wrote:Big ten is getting exposed in this gavit bs.

Big Ten needs to step it up.

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-11-17, 21:14

Will Brooks 3 enter the portal?

by **Turtleneck** 2021-11-17, 21:24

Nice win. Butler doesn't break 30% shooting and gets beat on the boards. Lots of work to do, but there is some chemistry here. You're up, emus.

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