In this article we will formulate a Michigan vs UConn prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, April 6th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NCAA Tournament matchup.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines are 36-3 (19-1) this season after they defeated Arizona by a score of 91-73 in their last game. Michigan led 48-32 at halftime and they added 43 points in the second half in the lopsided win. The Wolverines shot 48% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Aday Mara led Michigan with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Trey McKenney added 16 points and three rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Michigan defeated Tennessee by a score of 95-62 and Alabama by a score of 90-77. The Wolverines have scored 87.8 points per game with 40.1 rebounds and 18.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.7 points against per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 15.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, while Morez Johnson Jr is averaging 13.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Wolverines. Michigan is shooting 50.5% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this season.
UConn Huskies Betting Preview
The UConn Huskies are 34-5 (17-3) this year after they defeated Illinois by a score of 71-62 in their last game. UConn led 37-29 at halftime and they held Illinois to just 33 points in the second half for the win. The Huskies shot 35% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Tarris Reed Jr led UConn with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Braylon Mullins added 15 points and three rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, UConn defeated Duke by a score of 73-72 and Michigan State by a score of 67-63. The Huskies have scored 76.9 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.1 points against per game this season. Tarris Reed Jr is averaging 14.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, while Alex Karaban is averaging 13.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Huskies. UConn is shooting 48.2% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this season.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won 26 of its last 27 night games.
- Michigan has won the first half in each of its last nine Monday games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Connecticut Huskies will win
- Connecticut has won each of its last 19 games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team at neutral venues.
- Michigan has lost six of its last seven games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against a top-10 AP-ranked team at neutral venues.
- Connecticut has won the first half in 18 of its last 19 games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Connecticut’s last 11 games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 135 or fewer points.
- Twelve of Michigan’s last 13 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Michigan Wolverines Player Facts
- Elliot Cadeau ranks 1st for total assists (43) in this season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Roddy Gayle Jr. ranks 1st amongst Seniors for total points off the bench (50) during this season’s NCAA Tournament.
Connecticut Huskies Player Facts
- Silas Demary Jr. ranks 1st amongst Juniors for assists per game off the bench (4.0) among players whose team remains in this season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Solomon Ball ranks 2nd amongst Juniors for three-pointers made per game (1.2) among players whose team remains in this season’s NCAA Tournament.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan ranks 1st for points per game (94.4) during this season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Michigan has the best total point differential (+108) during this season’s NCAA Tournament.
- Connecticut has recorded the equal-longest winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (18 games).
- Connecticut has committed fewer than six turnovers in two games during this season’s NCAA Tournament – most of any team.
Michigan vs UConn Prediction
Michigan comes into this matchup after dominating Arizona on Saturday, but they are dealing with an injury to Lendeborg, which could have an impact. The Wolverines are shooting 51% from the field and they have scored 90+ in five straight games. UConn is dealing with an injury to Ball, so both sides are monitoring some key players. The Huskies aren’t great on offense, but they defend very well, as they have allowed 63 points or fewer in four of their last five games. I think UConn will hang around for the first half, but I don’t see how we can fade Michigan after what we saw on Saturday. Take the Wolverines here.