The Pregame Must-Win Penn State thread

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 09:28

Penn State -3.5

They haven't really played anyone yet. Not a big team.

Penn State has made 32 more 3s than us (in one less game) at a 40% clip.

They have 3 guys shooting 45%+ on 3s.

Will Hoggard start? Can Mady give us some offense? Can we close out on their guys getting wide open shots?

6:30 BTN

by **Trapper Gus** 2022-12-07, 09:33

This looks so much like a repeat of the ND game.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2022-12-07, 09:33

I am not hopeful.

by **Trapper Gus** 2022-12-07, 09:40

I guess the positive thing is that Izzo has had a week to drill down on defending against the 3.

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 11:11

My guess is Izzo gave Akins a lot of minutes last game because he knows he's going to need him playing well. If we see Aikens playing to the level he played at pre-injury I think that opens up opportunities for the team and I like our chances.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 11:28

steveschneider wrote:My guess is Izzo gave Akins a lot of minutes last game because he knows he's going to need him playing well. If we see Aikens playing to the level he played at pre-injury I think that opens up opportunities for the team and I like our chances.

Walker was in foul trouble also. But, I think we'll see Akins get a ton of minutes in small ball lineups. He can be a scorer (shooting 3s and driving), and we need that.

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 12:23

NigelUno wrote:
steveschneider wrote:My guess is Izzo gave Akins a lot of minutes last game because he knows he's going to need him playing well. If we see Aikens playing to the level he played at pre-injury I think that opens up opportunities for the team and I like our chances.

Walker was in foul trouble also. But, I think we'll see Akins get a ton of minutes in small ball lineups. He can be a scorer (shooting 3s and driving), and we need that.

Agreed. He went 1-6 for 3pts vs NW. if he can shake off the rust I think it will help a lot.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 12:32

So...3s made/game...

Penn State is #1 in the country with 12.1 (#13 in % at 40.4%).

MSU is #209 with 7.2/game.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 14:07

Penn State -4 now.

Michigan State are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan State's last 7 games.
Michigan State are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games against Penn State.
Michigan State are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Michigan State are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games when playing on the road against Penn State.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan State's last 5 games played in December.
Michigan State are 16-1 SU in their last 17 games played on a Wednesday.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 18:23

Hoggard starting.

I bet Mady gets the first look.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 18:29

We need this game.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 18:39

Kohler. Let’s go.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2022-12-07, 18:59

Jaxon showing up.

That we've already been down double-digits but "fought back" within 4 is bothersome.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2022-12-07, 19:06

Akins!!!

by **Floyd Robertson** 2022-12-07, 19:11

Hoggard taking over

by AvgMSUJoe 2022-12-07, 19:15

Well, hopefully they stay awake for the 2nd half.

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 19:27

Jumped in late and watching the recordings and just caught up. Incredible effort. Thoroughly impressed with Kohler and the guard play is where it needs to be. Great thread Nigel. Good mojo so far.

by **duffy munn** 2022-12-07, 19:27

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Jaxon showing up.

Kevin McHale 2.0

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 19:30

duffy munn wrote:
Robert J Sakimano wrote:Jaxon showing up.

Kevin McHale 2.0

Thought the same. Incredible foot work in the paint. A little Z-Bo as well.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2022-12-07, 19:33

Three words: Guard the perimeter.

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 19:35

Joey!

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 19:45

Take the shot Walker.

Please.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 19:45

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 19:47

Damn Joey wide open and nails it after the call.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2022-12-07, 19:53

AJ dealing

by **kingstonlake** 2022-12-07, 19:59

Did we winning and won?

by **Floyd Robertson** 2022-12-07, 20:00

Step on the jugular. The time is right.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2022-12-07, 20:06

So much stress watching MSU basketball

by **Motown Spartan** 2022-12-07, 20:10

First team to 60!

by AvgMSUJoe 2022-12-07, 20:14

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2022-12-07, 20:17

Does Pierre Brooks also go by PJ?

by **Motown Spartan** 2022-12-07, 20:19

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Does Pierre Brooks also go by PJ?

He does now!

by AvgMSUJoe 2022-12-07, 20:20

Big win.

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 20:23

We won!

by **steveschneider** 2022-12-07, 20:24

Tip of the cap to Nigel for starting the thread.

by **NigelUno** 2022-12-07, 20:35

Played great defense in the 2nd half.

Big win. Needed it. Hopefully Malik is back by the time we have another Big Ten game.

by **Trapper Gus** 2022-12-07, 20:49

congrats to all who had the stones to post in the thread during the game

by **DWags** 2022-12-07, 20:50

Are you kidding me PSU? Cant make a fucking layup or shot or free throw in the last two minutes?

The Pregame Must-Win Penn State thread B0b8c910

by AvgMSUJoe 2022-12-07, 21:08

Dwags, this is how you know you might have a problem. Your guys won. Yay.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2022-12-07, 21:16

Those bet slips scream anything but a problem

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