Presbyterian Blue Hose at Michigan Wolverines ATS Prediction 12/21/19

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The 14th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (8-3) welcome the Presbyterian Blue Hose (2-9) to Crisler Center. The Blue Hose can snap a five-game road losing streak. Action begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Presbyterian Blue Hose at Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Wolverines lost a tough one against the 10th-ranked Oregon Ducks, 71-70, while the Blue Hose lost big to the Jacksonville Dolphins, 81-58.

Presbyterian did a fantastic job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent) while Michigan forced Oregon into a turnover percentage of 21.4 (above their season average of 14.2). Michigan was lifted by Franz Wagner, who had 21 points. Chris Martin had a solid performance for Presbyterian, finishing with 19 points.

The high-powered offense of Michigan will clash against the porous defense of Presbyterian. The Wolverines currently rank 53rd in offensive efficiency, while the Blue Hose are 327th in defensive efficiency. The Wolverines figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the Blue Hose rank 324th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.159), while the Wolverines rank 35th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.154).

Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (16.0) while Presbyterian ranks 240th (27.1).
  • The Wolverines rank 136th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Blue Hose rank 192nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • The Wolverines rank 14th in assists allowed per game (9.1) while the Blue Hose rank 182nd (14.6).
  • Michigan ranks 30th in blocks per game (5.0) while Presbyterian ranks 159th (2.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (5.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
  • The Blue Hose’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.6, down from 10.1 for the season.