Moses87: Gophers 84-72.
Probably the first big game of the year where I'm actually picking the Gophers to win. I really think Mbakwe is the key in this game. He'll have to get over 15 points and 12 boards and I think he will. I actually think Michigan will take an early lead and hold that lead into the 2nd half before the home court advantage kicks in and the Wolverines finally start missing some 3's. Then we'll pound them in the trasition game and on the boards with Mbakwe and Rodney getting lots of put-back slams. Also have a feeling that Julian Welch will hit his 1st 3-pointer in conference play and maybe even 2 and the Gophers will pull away late with Andre knocking down clutch FT's to pad his scoring numbers.
Andre Hollins with 28 points (10-12 at the FT line). Mbakwe with 22 and 14 (6-8 at the FT line). Austin 3 of 5 on threes...Welch 2 of 3 on threes.