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The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (9-4) take on the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines (8-3) Sunday. Tip-off from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor is set for 1 p.m. ET (Big Ten Plus). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Michigan odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Purdue Fort Wayne extended its win streak to 4 games in a 103-52 win over the Division II Defiance College Yellow Jackets Friday. The Mastodons’ defense was stifling, holding Defiance to just 13.3% shooting from deep (2-for-15) and forcing 25 turnovers. G Corey Hadnot II led the way with a game-high 17 points.
Michigan dropped its second straight game in an 87-86 loss at the No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners Wednesday. The Wolverines failed to cover as 4-point favorites, and the Over (149) cashed. A 4-point play by Sooners G Jeremiah Fears with 11.5 seconds remaining sealed Michigan’s fate. Senior C Vladislav Goldin posted a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds, adding 2 assists, 2 blocks, and a steal in a strong performance despite the loss.
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Purdue Fort Wayne at Michigan odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 2:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Purdue Fort Wayne +1350 (bet $1,350 to win $100) | Michigan -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Purdue Fort Wayne +20.5 (-110) | Michigan -20.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 160.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Purdue Fort Wayne at Michigan picks and predictions
Prediction
Michigan 90, Purdue Fort Wayne 78
Moneyline
PASS.
Michigan (-5000) will get the win, but the Mastodons will keep this game competitive, which is why I’ll take my wager to the spread and/or total.
Against the spread
BET PURDUE FORT WAYNE +20.5 (-110).
Michigan is the far more talented team and could dominate, but recent struggles make that unlikely. The Wolverines have been shaky defensively, allowing 86 points per game (PPG) over their last 3 contests.
Purdue Fort Wayne enters on a hot streak, winning 4 straight and 5 of their last 6. The Mastodons have covered 7 times in 11 games this season. Averaging 84.6 PPG (30th in the nation), they outscore opponents by 12.8 PPG.
I’ve got the Mastodons keeping this game competitive; take the points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 160.5 (-110).
Michigan has hit the Over in 3 straight games, while Purdue Fort Wayne has gone Over in 4 straight and 7 of its last 9. Both teams score over 81 PPG, so don’t expect much defense in this matchup.
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