Michigan vs Tarleton State Prediction 11-21-24 College Basketball Picks
Tarleton State (1-4) vs. Michigan (3-1)
November 21, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan -27.5; Over/Under: +144
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In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs Tarleton State Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, November 21st, at the Crisler Center.
Michigan Has Bounced Back
Michigan has bounced back in a big way in the last couple of games. Three games ago against Wake Forest, they were defeated 72-70 but they have bounced back with two straight wins. Two games ago against TCU, Michigan scored 76 points and they ended up winning by 12 points. In the last game against Miami of Ohio, it was much of the same as they scored 94 points on the way to the victory. Michigan shot 58.3 percent from the field and 48.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Nimari Burnett put up 18 points, four assists, and three rebounds.
Michigan on the season is averaging 85.3 points while their defense is giving up 64 points per game. The offense is ranked 68th in the league while the defense is ranked 62nd in all of college basketball.
Why Michigan Will Beat Tarleton State
- Michigan has won 30 of its last 35 night games against non-conference opponents at Crisler Center.
- Tarleton State has lost five of its last six night games.
- Tarleton State has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
Tarleton State Blown Out
Tarleton State in the last game faced off against Baylor and it was an ugly game. The offense scored only 41 points while the defense gave up 104 points and that led to the defeat. Joseph Martinez had 11 points coming off the bench but overall the offense just wasn’t good enough. Two games ago against Tabor, the offense scored 57 points and they are going to need that offense to come back. Tarleton State is averaging 61 points while their defense is giving up 84 points per game. The offense is ranked 348th while the defense is ranked 352nd.
Michigan vs Tarleton State Prediction
Tarleton State’s offense looked awful in the last game against Baylor and it’s not going to get any better in this game. Michigan is averaging 85.3 points per game and their offense is going to be a whole lot better here. Tarleton is going ot have no answer and this game is going to get out of hand here. Michigan is going to win this game in blowout fashion. Back Michigan against the spread here.