Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Prediction 03/28/19

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The No. 3 Texas Tech Red Raiders (28-6), 2-point underdogs, take on the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (30-6) in the Sweet Sixteen at Honda Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 126 points and it gets underway at 9:39 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wolverines beat the No. 10 Florida Gators 64-49, while the Red Raiders easily got past the No. 6 Buffalo Bulls 78-58.

Texas Tech dominated every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.242) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 28.1). For those same stats, Buffalo put up marks of 0.212 and 30.2, respectively. The Wolverines, meanwhile, were 9-12 from the free throw line (75.0 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.4 (above their season average of 24.4). Michigan was lifted by Jordan Poole, who finished with 19 points. Jarrett Culver, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Texas Tech with 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

Baskets could be hard to come by as two of the nation’s top defenses battle. Michigan ranks second in defensive efficiency (89.7) and Texas Tech is first (87.8).

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan ranks second in steals allowed per game (3.9) while Texas Tech ranks 159th (6.4).
  • The Red Raiders allow the fourth-fewest assists per game (9.6) while the Wolverines rank 11th (10.1).
  • The Wolverines rank 144th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while the Red Raiders rank 266th (19.5).
  • Texas Tech ranks 12th in blocks per game (4.9) while Michigan ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.4, up from 12.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Red Raiders have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.6 points per game (4.4 above their season average).