The Tennessee Volunteers and Michigan Wolverines meet Sunday in the college basketball NCAA Tournament at the United Center. Here’s a Michigan vs. Tennessee Prediction. This article will include a Michigan vs. Tennessee Pick.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers beat Virginia and Iowa State. Tennessee has won 10 of its last 15 games.
The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 80.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 41.1 percent shooting. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18.3 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Nate Ament is averaging 17 points and 2.4 assists. JP Estrella is the third double-digit scorer and Felix Okpara is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Tennessee Volunteers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Tennessee Volunteers are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.7 rebounds per game.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines beat Saint Louis and Alabama. Michigan has won 34 of its last 37 games.
The Michigan Wolverines are averaging 88.5 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 38 percent shooting. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 14.3 points and 3.3 assists, while Morez Johnson Jr. is averaging 13.2 points and 7.3 rebounds. Aday Mara is the third double-digit scorer and Elliot Cadeau is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Michigan Wolverines are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free throw line. The Michigan Wolverines are allowing 29.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won 13 of its last 14 games against non-Conference opponents.
- Tennessee has lost each of its last four March day games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
- Michigan has won the first half in each of its last nine Sunday games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.
- Tennessee has won the first half in each of its last seven games against non-Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of Tennessee’s last seven games against the Big Ten Conference at neutral venues has produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Ten of Michigan’s last 11 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan ranks 1st for points per game (95.3) during this season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Michigan ranks 1st for points per game (95.3) among the remaining teams in this season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Tennessee ranks T1st for bench points per game (16.7) among the remaining teams in this season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Tennessee has committed 16+ turnovers in two games during this season’s NCAA Tournament—most of any team.
Michigan vs Tennessee Prediction
Michigan is coming off back-to-back wins and covers where it’s looked dominant on both sides of the ball. However, it’s key to point out Michigan is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games and 17-20 ATS on the season. Since February 11, Michigan is 3-8 ATS when favorites of 5 or more points.
I don’t trust Rick Barnes in big games, but Tennessee is a physical bunch that can hang around with its toughness and is 3-0 ATS in this tournament. This will also be just the sixth time since 2021 where Tennessee is an underdog of 5 or more points. The Vols have been hit or miss this season, but that scrappy style of play makes for a tough out. While michigan should win, I’m going to grab the points with Tennessee.