Michigan Wolverines (6-6) vs McNeese State Cowboys (9-2)
2023-12-29 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Michigan Wolverines -10 -- Over/Under: 145
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The McNeese State Cowboys and Michigan Wolverines face off on Friday in a college basketball showdown at the Crisler Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free McNeese State vs Michigan prediction.
McNeese State Looks for Big Upset
McNeese State has played really well this season and they come into this game with a 10-2 record overall. In the last game against Lousiana, Lafayette the offense scored 74 points and that was enough for the two point victory. McNeese State is averaging 80.3 points while their defense is giving up 57.8 points per game. The defense is ranked 3rd in all of college basketball and the defense is going to need to step up here. Shahada Wells is averaging 18.5 points while shooting 53.4 percent from the field. McNeese will face Texas A&M Commerce and Northwestern State after this one.
How Can Michigan Bounce Back?
Michigan has to still have a sour taste in their mouth with the way the last game went down. Michigan faced off against the Florida Gators and they lost 106-101 in double overtime. Michigan did shoot 45.5 percent from the field and they are going to need to be good again here. Michigan on the season is averaging 83.8 points while their defense is giving up 78.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 31st and they are going to need to try and run up the score here. Michigan is 6-6 in the Big Ten with the same record as Penn State.
McNeese vs Michigan Betting Prediction
McNeese is going to open up a lot of eyes here. The Cowboys defense is giving up only 57.8 points per game and they are going to lockdown here. Michigan is averaging 83.8 points per game but they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. McNeese state’s offense is also good and they are going to find a ton of success against the Michigan defense. Back McNeese against the spread.
