Michigan vs Western Kentucky Prediction 12-29-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Michigan vs Western Kentucky prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 29th at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines are 9-3 this year after they defeated PFW by a score of 89-58 in their last game. Michigan led 54-29 at the half and they cruised to the victory in the second half. The Wolverines shot 62.7% from the field, 47.6% on three pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Tre Donaldson led Michigan with 16 points and six rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Wolverines lost to Oklahoma by a score of 87-86 and Arkansas by a score of 89-87. Michigan has scored 81.7 points per game and they have allowed 66.8 points against per game, while also averaging 38.7 rebounds and 17.2 assists per game this season. Vladislav Goldin is averaging 13.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game, while Michigan is shooting 51.1% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this year. 

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Betting Preview

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 9-3 this season after they defeated KY Wesleyn by a score of 91-71 in their last game. Western Kentucky led 46-41 at halftime and they added 45 points in the second half to pull away in the win. The Hilltoppers shot 49.3% from the field, 41.9% on three pointers, and 76.9% on free throws in the game. Don McHenry led WKU with 29 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Hilltoppers won five games in a row and they scored at least 81 points in four of those wins. Western Kentucky has scored 82 points per game and they have allowed 73.2 points against per game, while also averaging 39.4 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game this season. Don McHenry is averaging 18.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Western Kentucky is shooting 45% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why Michigan will beat Western Kentucky

• Western Kentucky has lost each of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Michigan has won each of its last six games at Crisler Center.
• Michigan has won the first half in each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents.

Why Western Kentucky will beat Michigan

• Western Kentucky has won each of its last six games.
• Western Kentucky has won the first half in three of its last four games.

Michigan vs Western Kentucky Prediction 

Western Kentucky comes into this matchup looking for their seventh win in a row, but they don’t really have any solid wins so far this season. The Hilltoppers are scoring 82 points per game, but their defense is allowing 73.2 points against per game. Michigan has dropped two of their last three games, but they have played a pretty difficult schedule and they are shooting over 51% from the field. Michigan’s defense has been up and down this season, but they have done a good job against these lesser teams. Take the under here.