Iowa (7-1) vs. Michigan (7-1)
December 7, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan -8.5; Over/Under: 155.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs Iowa Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, December 7th, at the Crisler Center.
Michigan Has Won Six Games in a Row
Michigan has won six games in a row including the last key game. Michigan scored 67 points against the Wisconsin Badgers and that was enough for the three-point victory. In the second half, Michigan scored 41 points and they ended up winning by nine points. Vladislav Goldin put up 24 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Daniel Wolf also put up 20 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Michigan held the Badgers to only 22.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Michigan is averaging 79.1 points while their defense is giving up 60.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 118th in the league while the defense is ranked 14th. Center Danny Wolf is averaging 12 points while shooting 54.4 percent from the field.
Why Michigan Will Beat Iowa
- Michigan has won 28 of its last 31 day games at Crisler Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Michigan has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.
Iowa Pulled it Out
For most of the game against Northwestern, Iowa looked like it was going to be a comfortable win but in the second half they fell back and they ended up winning 80-79. In the second half, they were outscored 45-35. Iowa shot 54.5 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Guard Josh Dix had a strong game putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and one assist. Iowa on the season is averaging 86.5 points per game while their defense is giving up 71.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 207th. Iowa will meet Iowa State, New Orleans, and Utah after this one.
Michigan vs Iowa Prediction
This Iowa team has failed to play any defense all season and so far they are giving up only 71.9 points per game. Michigan’s defense is giving up 60.6 points per game and although they are going to give up more than that here, they are going to play pretty well and that is going to be the difference here as Michigan is going to get the job done. Back Michigan to win this game and cover the spread here.
