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Pittsburgh Season Predictions: 2010 NCAA Basketball Future Lines

Quick article by The Wiesguy detailing the Pittsburgh Panthers 2010 Season win total odds for over under college basketball betting futures and a season wins prediction…

NCAA Season Preview: Pitt Panthers

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Let’s take a look at the numbers:

NCAA Basketball Season Preview:  Pittsburgh Panthers (Big East)

Odds To Win National Title: 15-1

For as long as Jamie Dixon has been the coach the Panthers have been very good…but not great.  They haven’t missed the NCAA’s throughout his tenure but they haven’t broken though either while other Big East teams have made the Final Four.  If you read the buzz this might be the year that they finally do it.

The reason:  In a Big East that lost a ton of talent to the pros and graduation the Panthers lost only a single starter whose production should be easy to replace.  This team has good size and scoring and most of their key players have yet to peak.  Ashton Gibbs might lead the conference in scoring after being the most improved player last year while super recruit power forward Dante Taylor is primed to make a similar jump giving the Big East another beast to contend with.

A conference championship and then some is in the offing.

Additions

Isaiah Epps – This pass first guard should have no trouble blending his game with established players.

Subtractions

Jermaine Dixon – A consistent but unspectacular perimeter threat.

Key Players

Ashton Gibbs – The Panthers best scorer still has room to grow.  Averaging 20+ is doable, Brad Wanamaker – Not a superstar but the kind of versatile, dependable player that all good teams have, Gary McGhee – Their most productive big man is a real beast.  Dixon is very good at getting production from his post players.

Surprising Stat

Maybe not surprising but notable, the Panthers led the Big East in scoring defense last season.  Dixon teams are committed to defense and always give great effort.  It is why they are seldom outplayed in a tough conference.

Strengths

Pitt is loaded with experience which is why this team might finally breakthrough this season.  Their top three scorers return as well as their leading playmakers.  This team has a defined identity and is really comfortable with its system.  While other teams are looking to make discoveries throughout the season Pitt is ready to roll from the first tip.

Weaknesses

Although this is a very complete the one thing it is lacking, as compared to other elite teams, is that next level superstar who gets it done when there is little doubt who is going to get the ball.  Ashton Gibbs is a gifted scorer but not the kind of superlative talent that scares opponents.  If he can develop into that this team will be all the more impressive.

Post Season

This team has to make it to the Sweet Sixteen or else it will be a big disappointment.

Championship Odds: 20/1 (Bodog)

Projected wins: 28

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