Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Prediction 03/15/19

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The 10th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (26-5, 15-5 Big 10) will be in the Big Ten Tourney at United Center when they clash against the 22nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (22-10, 11-10 Big 10). The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds

In their last game, the Wolverines fell to the ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 75-63, while the Hawkeyes dismantled the Illinois Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Iowa dominated every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.150 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 11.0 (better than their season average of 15.2). For those same stats, Illinois had marks of 0.040 and 22.5, respectively. Michigan, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 12.5). Ignas Brazdeikis had a good game for Michigan, finishing with 20 points. Tyler Cook played a key role for Iowa with 12 points, six assists and five rebounds.

Michigan figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Wolverines rank 91st in offensive efficiency, while the Hawkeyes rank 223rd in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Hawkeyes, who rank third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.318), will face off against the Wolverines, who rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.165).

Iowa vs. Michigan Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.7) while Iowa ranks 254th (15.6).
  • The Hawkeyes rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Wolverines rank 117th (3.3).
  • Iowa averages 35.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 144th in the country. Michigan ranks 146th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
  • The Wolverines rank first in three pointers allowed per game (16.2) while the Hawkeyes rank 242nd (24.7).
  • Michigan ranks first in steals allowed per game (3.8) while Iowa ranks 145th (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Hawkeyes have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Iowa has defeated opponents by an average of 5.5 points.
  • During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (6.6 above their season average).