The No. 5 Michigan Wolverines (10-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they clash with the Western Michigan Broncos (5-4) at Crisler Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Prediction
The last time the Broncos played, they defeated the Detroit Titans, 89-76. The Broncos had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (53.7 vs. 35.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.288 vs. 0.214). With 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting, Seth Dugan was the top scorer from either team.
Michigan had no trouble getting past the Norfolk State Spartans in their last matchup, 63-44. The Wolverines had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.085) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 vs. 18.6). Jon Teske was the top scorer from either team with 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
Michigan should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Michigan ranks 13th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.3 percent), while Western Michigan has forced the 12th-fewest turnovers (18.9 percent). Additionally, the Broncos have been among the country’s elite on the offensive backboards, ranking 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 percent). The Wolverines, however, rank 29th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.0 percent.
Western Michigan at Michigan Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Western Michigan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while Western Michigan ranks 220th (24.5).
The Wolverines rank first in steals allowed per game (3.9) while the Broncos rank 202nd (5.8).
Michigan ranks 30th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Western Michigan ranks 148th (13.3).
The Wolverines average 3.3 blocks per game, which ranks 41st in the NCAA. The Broncos rank 127th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
Western Michigan averages 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. Michigan ranks 67th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0).
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