UMass Lowell River Hawks at Michigan Wolverines Betting Prediction 12/29/19

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The 11th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (9-3) will be at home in the Crisler Center when they square off with the UMass Lowell River Hawks (6-8). Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Wolverines dismantled the Presbyterian Blue Hose, 86-44, while the River Hawks were beaten by the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds, 93-81.

Michigan played a perfect contest. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.176) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.632 (above their season average of 0.561). Presbyterian was 0.117 and 0.308, respectively, for those same stats. UMass Lowell, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.240). Michigan was lifted by Jon Teske, who had 15 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Christian Lutete led the way for UMass Lowell, contributing 24 points.

Points at the line might be hard to find for Michigan in this matchup. The Wolverines rank 283rd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.190, while UMass Lowell ranks 24th in FTA rate allowed (0.151).

UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Michigan Wolverines Odds Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Michigan ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (8.9) while UMass Lowell ranks 159th (13.8).
  • The Wolverines average 36.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 115th in the country. The River Hawks rank 180th in rebounds allowed per game (36.4).
  • The Wolverines rank 11th in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while the River Hawks rank 135th (22.3).
  • Michigan ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (1.8) while UMass Lowell ranks 115th (4.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The River Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 2.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average).