Iowa Hawkeyes (11-8) vs. Michigan Wolverines (7-12)
January 27, 2024 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan Wolverines -1; Over/Under: 164.5
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The Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan Wolverines face off on Saturday in a college basketball at the Crisler Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Iowa vs Michigan prediction.
Iowa Needs This Win
Suddenly Iowa is slumping again and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against Maryland, Iowa was competitive, but the last four minutes of the game they couldn’t score and they ended up losing 69-67. Tony Perkins had a strong game putting up 20 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Iowa on the season is averaging 85.1 points while their defense is giving up 77.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 314th. Ben Krikke has been the top player averaging 16.1 points while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.
Michigan Coming Off Blowout Loss
Michigan faced off against Purdue in the last game and the offense scored 67 points and the defense gave up 99 points. Two games ago against Illinois, Michigan scored 73 points and the defense gave up 88 points. Michigan is averaging 78.7 points while their defense is giving up 78.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 71st in the league while the defense is ranked 3333rd in the league. Dug McDaniel was the top player averaging 17.4 points while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from behind the three point line.
Iowa vs Michigan Betting Prediction
There is going to be no defense played here. Iowa is averaging 85.1 points while Michigan is averaging 78.7 points per game. Both offenses are going to have no issue running up the score. This Michigan defense is giving up 78.7 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. This game is going to be a high-scoring shootout and the over is going to cash here.
