Wisconsin (8-0) vs Michigan (6-1)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Kohl Center)
Betting Odds: Wisconsin -3 / Michigan +3 --- Over/Under: 149.5
The Michigan Wolverines vs Wisconsin Badgers
Game Preview!
The Michigan Wolverines are heading over to face the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Kohl Center. Let’s dive into this matchup from a betting angle and figure out the top bets for the game. Here’s our take on the Michigan Wolverines vs Wisconsin Badgers showdown.
The Wisconsin Badgers Team Preview!
The Wisconsin Badgers have a perfect 8-0 record this season and are coming off a 74-53 win over Chicago State. The Badgers are 4-3-1 against the spread, and 7-1 in over/under, while having a 6-0 home record.
Wisconsin's offense is putting up 85.3 points each game, placing them 32nd in the country. On defense, they're letting in 69.3 points per game, ranking 142nd. They're shooting 46.8% from the field (109th) and 35.9% from three-point range (104th). Impressively, they're nailing 89.4% of their free throws, which is the top in the nation, and they're pulling down 35.8 rebounds per game, which ranks them 226th.
The Michigan Wolverines Team Preview!
The Michigan Wolverines have a 6-1 record this season and are coming off a 78-53 win in Xavier. The Wolverines are 5-2 against the spread, and 2-5 in over/under, while playing their first road game of the season.
Michigan's putting up 80.9 points per game, ranking them 90th in the country. On defense, they're letting in 60.1 points per game, which is the 17th-best nationwide. The Wolverines are hitting 50.4% of their shots from the field, ranking 22nd, and 38.5% from three-point range, which is 38th. They're shooting 66.7% from the free throw line, placing them at 293rd, and snagging 37 rebounds per game, which is 175th. Tre Donaldson is leading the team in scoring this season, averaging 13 points and a team-high 4 assists, while Roddy Gayle is chipping in with 12 points and 3.1 rebounds.
The Michigan Wolverines vs Wisconsin Badgers
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Michigan +3.5 -112
Michigan has won 4 out of their last 6 games against Wisconsin, but the Badgers have taken 3 out of the last 4 when playing at home. The under has hit 3 times in their last 4 matchups in Wisconsin. The last time they faced off in February, Michigan came out on top 72-68 at home. For this Michigan Wolverines vs. Wisconsin Badgers game, Wisconsin is favored by 3 points at home. Wisconsin has a stronger offense, scoring 4.4 points more than Michigan, while Michigan's defense is tighter, allowing 9.2 points less. The Wolverines also have top-notch shooting stats, ranking in the top 40 nationwide for both field goals and 3-pointers, whereas Wisconsin is just outside the top 100. There's good value with the road team here, and I think they'll keep it close, or maybe even win. Go with the Michigan Wolverines at +3 points.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
Michigan has won each of its last six night games.
Wisconsin has lost four of its last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against Michigan.
Michigan has won the first half in each of its last seven games.
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