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March Madness: Michigan vs. Texas A&M odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan vs. Texas A&M odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines (26-9) and the No. 4 seed Texas A&M Aggies (23-10) meet Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver in an NCAA Tournament South Region second-round game. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 5:15 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Michigan vs. Texas A&M odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

It was the definition of ‘survive and advance’ Thursday night for Michigan, as the Wolverines edged past NCAA Tournament debutant UC San Diego, 68-65, as 2-point favorites, while the Under (143.5) cashed. The books anticipated a close game, and that’s exactly what we got.

C Vladislav Goldin led the Maize and Blue with 14 points and 7 rebounds, while G Tre Donaldson contributed 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. F Danny Wolf finished with 9 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots.

In the postseason, Michigan is a perfect 4-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS), while splitting the Over/Under (O/U) 2-2. This marks a stark contrast to the end of the regular season, when the Wolverines lost 3 straight to close the campaign, went 0-4 ATS in their final 4 games, and 2-13 ATS over their last 15 outings.

Texas A&M topped Yale 80-71 as a 7-point favorite in Thursday’s opener, while the Over (141) hit. F Pharrel Payne came off the bench to lead the team with a career-high 25 points on an efficient 10-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-6 from downtown. He also added 10 rebounds for a double-double. G Wade Taylor led the starters with 16 points, the only member of the starting 5 to score in double digits.

The Aggies are still just 3-5 SU/ATS in the past 8 games, while the Over is on a 6-1 run.

These teams met in the Sweet 16 on March 22, 2018, with Michigan dominating Texas A&M 99-72 as a 1-point favorite, while the Over (144) hit.

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Michigan vs. Texas A&M odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:10 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Michigan +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Texas A&M -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread: Michigan +2.5 (-105) | Texas A&M -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Michigan vs. Texas A&M picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 73, Texas A&M 70

Moneyline

MICHIGAN (+125) is the lean in what should be another very close game.

Texas A&M topped Yale, but the jury is still out for both teams, to be honest. Neither was particularly impressive in the first round. The Aggies needed a career game from Payne to save it from an embarrassing loss to a Yale team with zero NIL dollars.

However, the Wolverines will need to improve on their 42.1% shooting (24 of 57) from the field and be much more efficient at the free-throw line after hitting just 55.0% (11 of 20), which made the game closer than it needed to be.

Against the spread

MICHIGAN +2.5 (-105) is worth a play, catching the bucket and change if you don’t fully trust it SU and want a little wiggle room.

This should be a tight game with Texas A&M, a team that did not play its best game against Yale. However, we didn’t see a great outing from the Wolverines, either.

Over/Under

OVER 141.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

Michigan left a lot of points on the floor with 9 missed free-throw attempts in its first-round game. That’s a concern for Over bettors, as the Wolverines ranked 201st in the nation, shooting just 71.7% from the charity stripe this season. It can be frustrating when you’re sweating the Over late, counting down the points.

However, Texas A&M has hit high in 6 of the past 7, and we should see a much more lively pace from both teams than we saw in Round 1.

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March Madness: UC San Diego vs. Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s UC San Diego vs. Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 12 seed UC San Diego Tritons (30-4) and the No. 5 seed Michigan Wolverines (25-9) meet Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver in an NCAA Tournament South Region first-round game. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the UC San Diego vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Tritons won the Big West Tournament championship with a convincing 75-61 win over the UC Irvine Anteaters, covering as a 5.5-point favorite as the total (136) pushed at most shops. UC San Diego is 13-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 15 games since Jan. 23. The Under is 3-0-1 in the past 4 games, and 6-1-1 in the previous 8 contests.

UCSD G Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, the Big West Player of the Year, led the team with 19.5 points (PPG), 5.5 rebounds (RPG) and 3.7 assists per game while hitting 57.6% of his field-goal attempts. G Tyler McGhie was a close second in scoring with 16.4 PPG.

The Tritons are appearing in their first NCAA Tournament game. UC San Diego enters with a 15-game win streak, the longest active run in the nation. Playing at Ball Arena in Denver, with a capacity of 19,099, will be the largest venue the Tritons have ever played.

Michigan won the Big Ten Tournament with a 59-53 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers Sunday, covering as a 4.5-point underdog as the Under (152) cashed. The Wolverines have won and covered 3 in a row, all as an underdog. Michigan is 0-2 SU in the past 2 as a favorite, while going 1-11 ATS in the past 12 games when favored.

The Wolverines are back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022, led by coach Dusty May. He took FAU to the Final Four in 2023, and C Vladislav Goldin was with him in Boca Raton for that magical run. In 2022, Michigan went to the Sweet 16, and it has made won 2 or more games in each of its past 5 NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national runner-up finish against the Villanova Wildcats in 2018.

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UC San Diego vs. Michigan odds

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Moneyline (ML): UC San Diego +118 (bet $100 to win $118) | Michigan -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): UC San Diego +2.5 (-110) | Michigan -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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UC San Diego vs. Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 72, UC San Diego 67

Moneyline

MICHIGAN (-145) is worth playing if you’re a little on the conservative side, and you’re concerned about a close game with the Big West representatives UC San Diego (+118).

The Wolverines stubbed their toe down the stretch with 3 straight losses to close out the regular season, but they’re obviously steaming in with a ton of confidence after winning the Big Ten Tournament title.

Against the spread

MICHIGAN -2.5 (-110) is laying a tiny amount of points for a 5 vs. 12 matchup, but traditionally, that’s where we have had the most memorable upsets in the NCAA Tournament.

The Wolverines are a dismal 1-11 ATS in the past 12 as a favorite, so there is a lot of concern. But, May and Goldin have plenty of NCAA Tournament experience, something UC San Diego +2.5 (-110) has none of. Michigan likely will get a scare, but it will do enough to survive and advance.

Over/Under

UNDER 141.5 (-105) is worth a look in the nightcap in Denver.

The total has gone low in 3 of the past 5 games for Michigan, while going low at a 9-6 clip in the previous 15 outings since Jan. 27.

The Triton have cashed low at a 3-0-1 pace in the past 4 games, while going 6-1-1 in the previous 8 outings. UC San Diego allowed just 61.6 PPG, which ranked sixth in the nation, while allowing 39.6% from the field, ranking 12th.

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Big Ten Championship Game: Wisconsin vs. Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Wisconsin vs. Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers (26-8) and third-seeded Michigan Wolverines (24-9) meet in the Big Ten Championship Game Sunday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Wisconsin vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Wisconsin upset the Michigan State Spartans 77-74 as a 2-point underdog in the semifinals Saturday, with the Over (145.5) hitting. G John Tonje had 32 points and 7 rebounds for the Badgers, who hit 3 more free throws than the Spartans (22-19) in the 3-point victory.

Michigan escaped with an 81-80 win over the Maryland Terrapins in a Saturday semifinal, covering as a 4.5-point underdog with the Over (149) cashing. G Tre Donaldson drove the ball coast-to-coast and made a go-ahead layup with under a second remaining. He had 12 points and 9 assists, while C Vladislav Goldin led Michigan with 25 points and 10 rebounds.

Michigan is No. 21 and Wisconsin is No. 14 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Wisconsin vs. Michigan odds

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Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Michigan +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin -3.5 (-110) | Michigan +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wisconsin vs. Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Wisconsin 80, Michigan 78

Moneyline

PASS.

I slightly lean toward the Badgers (-170) to win, but with Michigan having won the last 3 meetings, the Badgers are not worth the risk here. PASS and bet the spread and/or total instead.

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Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN +3.5 (-110).

The Wolverines have covered the spread in back-to-back games and are 3-0 ATS in the last 3 meetings.

Michigan has a +2.4 turnover differential (first in the Big Ten), and in a matchup this closely contested, that advantage could be the difference that helps Michigan cover.

Be aware that Wisconsin is 21-12-1 ATS this year, while Michigan is just 15-18.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 149.5 (-105).

The Over has hit in back-to-back games for Michigan and is 18-15 for the Wolverines this season. For Wisconsin, the Over is 3-1 in its last 4 games and 20-14 on the year. The Over has also hit in 2 of Wisconsin’s last 3 wins over Michigan.

This is a very slight lean, as the Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

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Michigan vs. Maryland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan vs. Maryland odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Michigan Wolverines (23-9) and Maryland Terrapins (25-7) meet Saturday, as they vie for a berth in the Big Ten Championship Game. Tip-off for Saturday’s second semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Michigan vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Michigan — ranked 21st in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll — is the No. 3 seed in Indy. The Wolverines had a double-bye in the 15-team bracket and played their first tourney game Friday. UM was a 2.5-point underdog against Purdue and defeated the Boilermakers 86-68. The victory snapped a 3-game losing streak. One of those 3 losses came to these Terrapins (71-65 as a 1.5-point home favorite) March 5.

Maryland — ranked 11th in the nation and seeded second in this tournament — covered a -1.5 in an 88-65 route over 25th-ranked and seventh-seeded Illinois Friday. The win came after a double-bye for a Terps five that is now 8-1 straight up (SU) and 7-2 against the spread (ATS) since Feb. 9.

Michigan vs. Maryland odds

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Moneyline: Michigan +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Maryland -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Michigan +4.5 (-110) | Maryland -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Michigan vs. Maryland picks and predictions

Prediction

Maryland 77, Michigan 72

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

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Against the spread

The Terrapins are 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS over the last 3 series meetings.

Maryland is 6-1 across its last 7 road/neutral Quad I games. That includes 4 straight wins, during which the Terps have managed an average margin of victory of 7.7 points. The team has been playing at an elite level on defense especially and has displayed solid control in how it flows through games.

Over the last month or so, Michigan’s turnover rates have been shaky at both ends (forcing few and making many). And since Feb. 9, the Wolverines have shot just 25.4% from 3-point range. And compared to Maryland’s, the team’s analytics suffer significant drop off in Quad I contests.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the Terps listed with a value line: BACK MARYLAND -3.5 (-120).

Over/Under

The March 5 game easily cashed on an Under 155.5, and the Under is 4-0 across the last 4 series meetings. The Under is also 5-0 in Maryland’s last 5 games.

Michigan’s struggles from distance of late and the Terps’ surge on defense make for a lean on the Under here. And both sides have significantly lower pace figures when playing tougher opponents, and they have filed slower numbers over recent weeks.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers a better price here: take the UNDER 150.5 (-110).

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Purdue vs. Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Purdue vs. Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Purdue Boilermakers (21-10) and Michigan Wolverines (22-9) clash in a Friday night Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal in Indianapolis. The opening tip at Gainbridge Fieldhouse is slated for 9 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Purdue vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Purdue went 13-7 in circuit play and is the No. 6 seed in Indianapolis. The Boilermakers advanced to Saturday with a 76-71 triumph over 14-seed USC on Thursday. Purdue, which trailed for much of the game, failed to cover a -10.5 and is just 2-5 against the spread since Feb. 15.

Michigan, No. 21 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, went 14-6 in league play and is the No. 3 seed in the Big Ten bracket event. But the Wolverines, who had a double-bye to this stage of the tourney, head into this game having lost their last 3 games straight up and their last 4 ATS. An up-tempo team which usually plays exceptional defense, UM has been hurt of late by opponent 3s. Since Feb. 11, foes have connected on 35% of their triples.

Purdue vs. Michigan odds

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Moneyline: Purdue -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Michigan +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Purdue -2.5 (-115) | Michigan +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Purdue vs. Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Purdue 76, Michigan 72

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

Against the spread

Against the number, Purdue is 3-1-1 over its last 5 games against Michigan. The last meeting between them was Feb. 11 in Ann Arbor. Three-point-underdog Purdue led that game almost wire-to-wire, including having a 4-point cushion at the 4-minute mark, but eventually lost 75-73.

Look for the Boilermakers, who had previously won 4 straight against the Wolverines (including a 91-64 blowout win Jan. 24), to be revenge-minded and the slight lean on Friday.

Both teams have had plenty of missteps down the stretch, but UM’s slide on offense is the most concerning factor here. BartTorvik pegs UM’s adjusted offensive efficiency at No. 227 in NCAA-I since Feb. 17. The Wolverines have been especially awful from the perimeter (22.1% over that stretch) and have also been loose with the basketball (14.0 turnovers per game in last five).

Purdue has played a tough schedule and despite its losses is well regarded from an all-around efficiency perspective. The Boilermakers are ranked 16th by both BartTorvik and KenPom.

Pace-wise, this is a fast (UM) vs. slow (PU) matchup. Against the 4 slowest teams in the league (Purdue, Minnesota, Northwestern, UCLA), Michigan has gone 1-4 ATS.

Consider a partial-unit play on the BOILERMAKERS -2.5 (-110). That tag is available on FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Over/Under

The Over is 4-1 across the last 5 series meetings and is 3-1 in Purdue’s last 4 games.

Both sides have logged slower tempo numbers of late, but some turnover-transition ball for the Boilermakers and free throws for the Wolverines figure to add up on Friday.

In the aforementioned UM-vs.-turtle games, the Over went 4-1.

Tab the OVER 146.5 (-115) — as priced on FanDuel Sportsbook — with a very slight lean in this one.

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Michigan at Michigan State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Michigan at Michigan State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 7 Michigan State Spartans (25-5, 16-3 Big Ten) welcome the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines (22-8, 14-5) to the Breslin Center from East Lansing on Sunday. Tip is set for noon ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Michigan vs. Michigan State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Michigan State, the No. 7 team in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, enters on a 6-game winning streak. It beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 91-84 on the road Thursday, covering as a 6.5-point favorite. The Spartans have covered in each of those 6 wins and are 20-9-1 against the spread (ATS).

Michigan comes in after a 71-65 loss to the No. 14 Maryland Terrapins on Wednesday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite. The Wolverines have struggled offensively over the last few weeks, failing to top 65 points in 3 of their last 5 games. They are 1-4 ATS in those and 13-17 ATS on the season.

The Wolverines lost 75-62 to the Spartans at home on Feb. 21, failing to cover as a 3-point home favorite.

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Michigan at Michigan State odds

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Moneyline (ML): Michigan +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Michigan State -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Michigan +7.5 (-115) | Michigan State -7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Michigan at Michigan State picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan State 74, Michigan 66

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no playable moneyline wager. The Spartans are rolling and should come out on top; however, they are far too expensive (-300) to suggesting taking here.

Against the spread

BET MICHIGAN STATE -7.5 (-105).

The Spartans have been hot and have covered in 3 straight games as a favorite. They are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games at home as well. Michigan State’s defense is what should help it separate itself in this one, having held opponents to 62 or fewer points in 3 of its last 4 contests.

The Wolverines have had 7 of their last 8 games end with a closing spread of 7 points or fewer, and they are 2-5 ATS in those. They are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 contests on the road. Don’t expect those issues to change Sunday. Back MICHIGAN STATE -7.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 146.5 (-115).

The Spartans have scored 71 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3 games and have gone Under in 6 of their last 7 contests. Michigan State is 10-20 O/U, so it has clearly trended toward fewer points this year.

The Wolverines have gone Under in 3 of their last 5 games and have allowed 71 or fewer points twice in their last 4 games. The Under has hit in 3 of their last 4 road games. Back UNDER 146.5 (-115).

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Maryland at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Maryland at Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Maryland Terrapins (22-7, 12-6 Big Ten) visit the Michigan Wolverines (22-7, 14-4) in a Wednesday battle between top-5 teams in the Big Ten. The opening tip at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor will be at 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Maryland vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Maryland, No. 14 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, is seeking its third straight win against Michigan straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS). The Terrapins last played on Saturday, taking down the 4.5-point-underdog Penn State Nittany Lions 68-64. Since Feb. 9, the Terps are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS.

The No. 15 Wolverines are looking to bounce back from a 93-73 Sunday loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. Michigan was favored by 3 in that contest and is just 2-8 ATS over its last 10. Turnovers have loomed large during that stretch. The Wolverines have been a turnover -8 of their last 9 games.

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Maryland at Michigan odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:42 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Maryland +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Michigan -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maryland +1.5 (-105) | Michigan -1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Maryland at Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 78, Maryland 75

Moneyline

No interest. PASS.

Against the spread

A Michigan squad that shot a robust 38.2% from distance from Dec. 10-Feb. 1 has fallen flat from 3-point range in recent weeks. Over its last 7 games, the UM has shot just 25% from beyond the arc.

Peg some of that drop-off as being part of the natural ebb and flow of shooting numbers. Some regression is likely due, and Michigan is capable at working the ball inside as well.

Maryland is just 1-3 ATS across its last 4 road games.

Figure MICHIGAN -1.5 (-115) as being the value side of this top-15 match-up in Ann Arbor.

Over/Under

The Under has cashed in 3 straight Maryland-Michigan meetings.

Both sides are quite good in defending the 3-ball. Second-chance put-backs are usually a key part of the Wolverines attack, but the Terps are solid on the defensive glass. and the Michigan tempo has slowed over recent weeks.

BET THE UNDER 154.5 (-115).

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Michigan at Indiana odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Michigan at Indiana odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 22 Michigan Wolverines (17-5, 9-2 Big 10) head to Bloomington to face the Indiana Hoosiers (14-9, 5-7) Saturday. Tip-off from Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Michigan vs. Indiana odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Michigan picked up its 3rd straight win Wednesday, edging out the Oregon Ducks 80-76. Despite the victory, the Wolverines failed to cover as 7.5-point home favorites, while the Over 152 hit. Four starters scored in double figures, but it was F Will Tschetter that led the way off the bench with 17 points.

Indiana’s struggles continued Tuesday with a 76-64 loss to Wisconsin, marking its 4th straight defeat. The Hoosiers failed to cover as 9-point road underdogs, while the Under 152.5 cashed. Turnovers were a major issue, with Indiana committing 11. F Mackenzie Mgbako fought hard, finishing with 15 points and 4 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to snap their losing streak.

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Michigan at Indiana odds

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Moneyline (ML): Michigan -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Indiana +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Michigan -2.5 (-110) | Indiana +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Michigan at Indiana picks and predictions

Prediction

Indiana 79, Michigan 75

Moneyline

BET INDIANA (+125).

Indiana has a chance to pull off an emotional upset Saturday in Bloomington. With the announcement that coach Mike Woodson will step down at the end of the season, the Hoosiers could rally behind him for a big home win. They’ve had Michigan’s number recently, winning 4 straight in this matchup and covering in 3 of those.

Michigan has struggled to cover, failing to do so in 6 straight games, while Indiana has covered in 3 of its last 5, including a home cover against Maryland. The Wolverines typically hold a size advantage with two 7-footers, but Indiana can match that with C Oumar Ballo and a pair of 6-foot-9 forwards in Malik Reneau and Mgbako.

With Michigan’s recent struggles and Indiana’s motivation to send Woodson out on a high note, this has all the makings of another Saturday upset. The Hoosiers get it done at home.

Against the spread

PASS.

If you want to take those 2 1/2 points with Indiana, I completely understand but I’d rather take the plus-odds on the moneyline.

Over/Under

BET OVER 153.5 (-105).

The Over looks like the play here, with strong trends backing it up. It has cashed in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these teams. Michigan has hit the Over in 8 of its last 10 games, averaging 82.2 points per game (PPG). Indiana isn’t far behind, going Over in 7 of its last 10 while putting up 76.5 PPG. Expect plenty of points in this one.

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Oregon at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oregon at Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oregon Ducks (16-6, 5-6 Big Ten) visit the No. 22 Michigan Wolverines (16-5, 8-2) Wednesday at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Oregon vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Ducks have dropped 3 in a row, while going 0-6 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 outings. That includes a pair of road losses to Minnesota (Jan. 25) and UCLA (Thursday). The Over has connected in 3 of the past 4 outings, as Oregon has allowed 77 or more points in its last 3. The Ducks’ most recent outing was a 77-71 home loss as 7-point favorites vs. Nebraska Sunday — the Over (147.5) cashed by a hook.

The Wolverines grinded out a 66-63 win at Rutgers last time out on Saturday. It was their second win a row after getting demolished at then-No. 12, now-No. 7 Purdue 91-64 Jan. 24. Like Oregon, Michigan has been having difficult against the number, failing to cover the previous 5 outings — they were 6.5-point favorites in the loss at Rutgers. The Under has hit in the past 2 games for Michigan after a 7-0 run to the Over.

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Oregon at Michigan odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oregon +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Michigan -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Oregon +8.5 (-105) | Michigan -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oregon at Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 83, Oregon 76

Moneyline

Michigan (-350) will set you back 3½ times the potential return, and that’s just a little too much risk for not nearly enough reward.

Oregon (+280) has dropped 3 in a row, and 4 of the past 5 games. It’s hard to suddenly trust the Ducks, especially against the ranked and high-paced Wolverines offense.

AVOID.

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Against the spread

BACK OREGON +8.5 (-105), but go lightly. Neither of these teams inspire a ton of confidence. As mentioned, the Ducks are on an 0-6 ATS run, while the Wolverines haven’t covered in their last 5 outings.

Go with a half-unit play on the DUCKS +8.5 (-105) on the road, but certainly don’t get carried away.

Over/Under

OVER 153.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board.

The Wolverines have cashed Unders in their last 2 games, but the Over is 7-2 in their past 9 games — and 10-3 in the previous 13.

For the Ducks, the total has ended up going Over in 3 of the past 4 games, while hitting at a 6-3 clip in the previous 9 contests.

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Penn State at Michigan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Penn State at Michigan odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Penn State Nittany Lions (13-7, 3-6 Big Ten) visit the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines (14-5, 6-2) Monday. Tip-off from Crisler Center is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Penn State vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Penn State lost 76-75 against the Iowa Hawkeyes Friday while covering as a 4-point road underdog. The Nittany Lions shot an abysmal 22.7% from deep. Penn State has lost by 1 point in 2 of its last 3 setbacks.

Michigan was dominated 91-64 by the No. 12 Purdue Boilermakers Friday while failing to cover as a 4-point road underdog. Michigan shot just 37% from the field and 20.7% from deep while also committing 22 turnovers (to Purdue’s 6). The Wolverines have allowed at least 80 points in 4 straight losses.

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Penn State at Michigan odds

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Moneyline (ML): Penn State +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Michigan -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Penn State +8.5 (-110) | Michigan -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 159.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Penn State at Michigan picks and predictions

Prediction

Michigan 75, Penn State 70

Moneyline

PASS.

Michigan is the better team and will pick up the win here, but the Wolverines are not worth the risk of betting on as a -350 favorite. Pass and bet on the spread and/or total instead.

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Against the spread

BET PENN STATE +8.5 (-110).

Penn State has covered the spread in its last 4 games and is 2-0 ATS in its last 2 road games while the Wolverines have dropped 3 straight ATS. The Nittany Lions are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games against Michigan and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

Michigan is 11-8 ATS this season while Penn State is 10-10.

Over/Under

UNDER 159.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for Penn State and is 3-1 in its last 4 road games. The Under is 11-9 for the Nittany Lions this season and 12-7 for the Wolverines. The Under has also hit in each of the last 2 games between these squads.

Be aware the Over is 9-1 in Michigan’s last 10 games.

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