Only one big ten game on the slate tonight as Drake goes for the title of Iowa State Champion having already defeated Iowa State 79-54. Prediction: Drake 69 Iowa 52 Note: My prediction algorithm is based on Ken Pomeroy offensive and defensive efficiency ratings. I use my own methodology to tweak his ratings based on [...]
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Game Predictions 12/08/07
The conference begins earnest prep for league play with an almost full slate of Saturday games (only Ohio State sits out today). They’ll be some great Top 25 intersectional battles – Illinois/Arizona, Duke/Michigan, BYU/Michigan State, some border wars – Indiana/Kentucky, PSU/Seton Hall, and some instate rivalries – Iowa/Iowa State, Marquette/Wisconsin. Should be a good Saturday [...]
Game Predictions 12/05/07
Tonight Purdue host in-state rival Ball State while the hapless Iowa Hawkeyes hope to right their ship with a road trip to in-state rival Northern Iowa. The predicted results are: Northern Iowa 60 Iowa 48 Purdue 72 Ball State 54 Note: My prediction algorithm is based on Ken Pomeroy offensive and defensive efficiency ratings. I [...]