GAME: 745 Michigan vs. 746 Louisville
TIME: 12/3 7:30p EST
SPREAD: Louisville -6
TOTAL: 140
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The #5 Michigan Wolverines play on the road against the Louisville Cardinals, who moved to No. 1 this week for the first time in six years. Wolverines won their last game out against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Hawaii giving them the win for their Holiday tournament. The Cardinals last played W. Kentucky and won easily by a score of 71-54. These teams last met in 2017 with Michigan winning at Louisville by a score of 69-73.
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 82 points per game which is ranked #24 in the NCAA while shooting 52% from the field which is ranked #2 in the NCAA and also adding 42% from 3 which is ranked #10 in the NCAA. On defense, Michigan is allowing 66 points per game with 40% field goal shooting. The Wolverines are turning the ball over 14 times per game however they are forcing 11 turnovers 5 steals and 5 blocks per game.
Michigan is led by junior forward Isaiah Livers who is averaging a team-high 17 points per game along with 3 rebounds while shooting 56% from the field and 51% from the three-point line. Guard Zavier Simpson is adding in by averaging 12 points and dishing 9 assists per game. Jon Teske leads Michigan in rebounding with an average of 9.7 per game. Four players for Michigan are averaging double figures in scoring.
LOUISVILLE CARDINALS
The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 81 points per game which is ranked #28 in the NCAA while shooting 51% from the field which is ranked #6 in the NCAA and 40% from 3 which is right #19 in the NCAA. On defense, Louisville is allowing only 61 points per game which are ranked #51 in the NCAA and allowing only 36% from the field which is ranked #19 in the NCAA.
Jordan Nwora is leading Louisville in scoring with 21 points per game and Dwayne Sutton the leading rebounder with 8 rebounds per game. Darius Perry is the leader in assists with an average of 6 per game and the Cardinals have 4 players averaging double figures in scoring.
MATCHUP SUMMARY
This is going to be a matchup of 2 of the top teams in the NCAA basketball. We have two of the best offenses going head to head but this could be a surprisingly defensive game. You would think these top offensive producing machines would go head to head offensively but in this particular matchup, you will see a lot of defensive focus on particular players. This will also be the first true Road Game from the Wolverines as their neutral court opponents in Hawaii did not have the home-court atmosphere that will be in Louisville this evening which will create a hostile environment for Michigan to put up a lot of points.
TRENDS
MICHIGAN:
- Michigan is 20-9 ATS in their last 29 road games.
- Over is 17-8-1 in Michigan last 26 vs. ACC
LOUISVILLE:
- Louisville is 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 Tue. games.
- Louisville is 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 vs. Big 10.
- Under is 5-2-1 in Louisville last 8 vs. Big 10.
BETTING ANGLES:
Data Analysis: Michigan +6 / Under 140
Fade the Public: Louisville -6 / Under 140
Sharp Action: Michigan +6 / Under 140
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