Michigan (7-1) vs Iowa (7-1)
Game Info: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Crisler Center)
Betting Odds: Michigan -7.5 / Iowa +7.5 --- Over/Under: 156.5
The Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines
Game Preview!
The Iowa Hawkeyes are heading to the Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines this Saturday, December 7th. We're going to dive into this matchup from a betting angle and figure out the top bets for the game. Check out our Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines prediction.
The Michigan Wolverines Team Preview!
The Michigan Wolverines have a 7-1 record this season and are coming off a 67-64 win in Wisconsin. The Wolverines are 6-2 against the spread, and 2-6 in over/under, while having a 4-0 home record.
On offense, Michigan is putting up an average of 79.1 points each game, ranking them 118th in the country. On the defensive side, they're letting opponents score 60.6 points per game, which is the 15th best nationally. The Wolverines have a field goal percentage of 48.9% (50th) and hit 36.7% of their three-pointers (81st). They're making 67.3% of their free throws (272nd) and are pulling down 37.8 rebounds per game (134th).
The Iowa Hawkeyes Team Preview!
The Iowa Hawkeyes have a 7-1 record this season and are coming off an 80-79 win over Northwestern. The Hawkeyes are 3-5 against the spread, and 4-4 in over/under, while playing their first road game this season.
Iowa's putting up 86.5 points a game, making them 17th in the country on offense. On defense, they're giving up 71.9 points each game, which ranks them 208th. They're hitting 50.2% of their shots (19th) and 37.4% from three-point range (60th). Their free-throw percentage is 66.9% (285th), and they're snagging 34.8 rebounds per game (268th). Owen Freeman is Iowa's top scorer, averaging 17.3 points and grabbing a team-high 7.6 rebounds, while Payton Sandfort chips in with 16.1 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
The Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Iowa Vs. Michigan OVER 156.5
Iowa holds a 3-1 record in their last 7 encounters with Michigan, and they are also 3-1 against the spread. The over has hit in their last 3 matchups. In their latest game in January, Iowa secured an 88-78 victory on the road. For this Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines prediction, Michigan is favored at -7.5 at home. Iowa excels offensively, averaging 7.4 points more than Michigan, while Michigan has a stronger defense, conceding 11.3 points fewer. Both teams boast impressive shooting stats, ranking in the top-50 for field goal percentage and top-80 for 3-point percentage. Their recent games have been high-scoring, and considering their shooting performance this season, I anticipate another high-scoring game. Opt for the over on the total.
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