Kyle Hunter

*4 Star Play Over* The Southern Utah Thunderbirds and Weber State Wildcats both rank in the top 20 in the country in free throw shots attempted. Both of these teams also foul more than an average team. I would expect a bunch of trips to the line in this game. Both of these teams shoot the ball very well from the line on the season.

Southern Utah is playing a bit quicker of late. Simon is a coach who has talked about wanting his team to speed up their pace of play.

Weber State is 17th quickest in the country in average possession length on offense. The Wildcats defense has amazing numbers so far this season in the Big Sky, but I don't expect those lofty numbers to continue. They are an average defense at best. 

Both of these teams have played a bunch of offenses who are very weak. These two offenses are an upgrade. I see a lot of pace and plenty of free throws. This should be a close game too and a foul fest late or overtime are possibilities.

Take the over. 

*3 Star Play on Eastern Washington* I think the Eastern Washington Eagles are the best team in the Big Sky Conference. They were a bit shorthanded early in the year, but they are now playing at nearly full strength. Eastern Washington has a bunch of very good scoring options. Eastern Washington also has great ball handlers and that really makes this an efficient offense.

Northern Colorado lost a ton of talent from last year. The Bears typically have a big home court advantage, but they are only allowing 50 fans in the stands for these games this season. Northern Colorado has already been beaten soundly at home against both Montana State and Idaho State this season.

Lay the short number.

Take Eastern Washington. 

*3 Star Play on Bruins ML* Looking at the early season results, the Flyers have managed to win some games they had no business winning. Philadelphia is a good team, but they are overvalued in the betting market right now. The Flyers haven't created good scoring chances so far this year, but they are still winning games. 

Boston has a good defensive team, and the Bruins will certainly be up for this game. I see this being a good situational spot.

Take Boston. 

*3 Star Play Under* Morehead State has been a great under team so far this year. The Eagles are much better on the defensive end this season, and they have drastically slowed their tempo down. 

Morehead State now ranks in the bottom 25 teams in the country in terms of tempo. It has led to 7 of their 13 games against Division One opponents staying under this low total.

SE Missouri State and Morehead State just met on Saturday and the final was 64-50. 

SE Missouri State relies heavily on getting to the free throw line on offense to score. Morehead State isn't a team that fouls very much at all. SE Missouri State then is left taking a lot of tough 3's, and this team hasn't been good from deep this season. 

We saw only 63 possessions in the game when these two met on Saturday. Something similar here is what I expect.

Take the under.