Overview
Betting guides don’t keep detailed records of teams that people didn’t feel belong in the NCAA tournament field. While No. 11 seed Michigan’s victory over Colorado State won’t necessarily quiet the critics, the Wolverines showed they have the roster to cause any other program they may come across a bunch of headaches. Michigan rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to topple the Rams. The Wolverines trailed by double digits several times against Colorado State but found a way to rally.
Third-seeded Tennessee didn’t have to break out in any cold sweats during its first-round game. The Volunteers gave Longwood a rude debut on the big stage, pounding the Big South champions by 32 points. Tennessee scored 54 points in the first half and held a 25-point lead at the break.
Betting on March Madness can be difficult at times because on-paper mismatches can play out differently on the court. Will the Wolverines be able to spring another upset?
Last Games Records
Michigan beat Colorado State 75-63 on March 17. The Wolverines are 18-14. Tennessee beat Longwood 88-56 on March 17. The Volunteers are 27-7.
Matchup Information
Michigan at Tennessee Betting Analysis
Michigan Betting Analysis
Wolverines was led by Hunter Dickson, who led the team in scoring at 13.8 points per game, in the first round, who scored a game-high 21 points and pulled down six rebounds. The Wolverines had four players score in double figures. Michigan’s offense has been effective throughout the season, ranking 12th in the nation in 3-point percentage, knocking down 38.6 percent of their attempts. Michigan also scored 76.5 points per game.
On defense, the Wolverines have made life difficult on their opponents, ranking eighth nationally by holding their opponents to 39 percent shooting from the field. Dickinson has plenty of support on offense, as the Wolverines have four players who average in double figures scoring. Eli Brooks (12.3 points per game), Devante Jones (10.7), and Caleb Houstan (10.5) all score more than 10 points per game.
Tennessee Betting Analysis
Tennessee’s offense shined against Longwood, as the Volunteers shot 60 percent (33 of 55) from the floor. Santiago Vescovi, who made 6 of 8 of his 3-point attempts, led Tennessee with 18 points. Vescovi was one of five Volunteers to finish in double figures and Tennessee shot 58.3 percent (14 of 24) from the 3-point line.
The Volunteers only have two players — Kennedy Chandler (13.8 points per game) and Vescovi (13.4) — who score in double figures. However, Tennessee’s offense is a collective approach as six players contribute seven or more points. The Volunteers average 35.3 percent shooting from the 3-point line during the season.
Tennessee’s strength, however, is still in its defense. The Volunteers rank 33rd nationally in scoring defense, limiting their opponents to 63.3 points per game. Tennessee also limits opponents to 40.5 percent shooting from the field which ranks 39th nationally.
Updates
Neither team has any injuries of note.
- Michigan is 14-18 against the spread.
- Tennessee is 21-13 against the spread.
- The Wolverines have seen the total go over in 19 of their 32 games.
- The total has gone under the total in 14 of the Volunteers’ 34 games.
- Michigan is 5-12 against the spread following a win.
- Tennessee is 16-10 against the spread following a win.
Michigan at Tennessee Betting Preview
March Madness betting odds have Tennessee as a 5.5-point favorite. Sports betting guides have the over/under at 137 points.
Michigan at Tennessee Prediction
March Madness bets on a team like Michigan are hard to make. While the Wolverines showed a lot of guts by battling back to beat a strong Colorado State team, does it mean Michigan has a strong team, or was it the product of a favorable matchup. The Wolverines have disappointed throughout most of the season by barely being able to finish over .500.
The Volunteers won the SEC crown and have looked strong this season. During the conference tournament, Tennessee proved it is comfortable away from its home venue. The Volunteers are a strong outside shooting team that plays excellent defense. The Volunteers are going to make many people happy and send Michigan packing.
Bet Tennessee -5.5.
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