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Montana vs Michigan March Madness Odds / Live Stream / TV Channel, Date / Time & Preview

Montana vs Michigan March Madness Odds / Live Stream / TV Channel, Date / Time & Preview

Written by on March 19, 2019

March Madness, NCAA Basketball Betting News

Michigan hopes to rebound from a loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship with a win over 15-seed Montana in an NCAA Tournament round 1 game on Thursday. The 2-seed in the West Region, the Wolverines must rediscover their shooting touch to have any hopes of a Final Four berth. Will the Wolverines do that and cover a large spread against the Grizzlies in round 1?

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Montana vs Michigan 2019 March Madness Odds & Game Info

Why #15 Montana Grizzlies are a good bet +16?

The Big Sky Regular Season Champions, Montana’s been on a roll since Feb. 25 when they lost 72-74 to rival Northern Colorado. The Grizzlies dominated in the Big Sky Tournament.

What’s interesting about Montana is how they can play pretty much any style required. They beat Sacramento State 86-68, but when they had to play in a half court versus Eastern Washington, they also excelled. The Grizzlies beat Eastern Washington 68-66 to win the Big Sky Tournament. That versatility should serve the Grizzlies well against Michigan.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Points/G: 76.8
  • Field Goal %: 49.7
  • 3-Point %: 38.2
  • Free Throw %: 69
  • Rebounds/G: 33.6
Defense:
  • Points/G: 68.3
  • Field Goal %: 43.1
  • 3-Point %: 34.1
  • Free Throw %: 74.9
  • Rebounds/G: 28.5

Why #2 Michigan Wolverines are a good bet -16?

Michigan used to be a program that lit it up from three. This year’s Wolverines squad relies on one of the best defenses in college basketball.

Michigan allows 58.6 points per game. That ranks second in college basketball. They allow opponents to shoot 39.9% from the field and 28.9% from three. If the Wolverines do rediscover their shooting touch, they can win the National Championship.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Points/G: 70.4
  • Field Goal %: 45
  • 3-Point %: 35
  • Free Throw %: 69.8
  • Rebounds/G: 35
Defense:
  • Points/G: 58.6
  • Field Goal %: 39.9
  • 3-Point %: 28.9
  • Free Throw %: 65.5
  • Rebounds/G: 31.7

March Madness Betting Trends for Montana vs Michigan

  • Grizzlies are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games
  • Grizzlies are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following an ATS win
  • Wolverines are 14-3 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss
  • Wolverines are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 non-conference games

Montana vs Michigan Final March Madness Betting Analysis

Montana’s a good basketball team, but they have no shot of keeping it close versus a well-coached, defensive-minded squad like the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan’s issues versus Michigan State have only to do with the fact that Cassius Winston plays for the Spartans.

Winston’s one of the top players in the nation. He can break down any defense. The Grizzlies don’t have a player like Winston. Facing Montana, Michigan should most definitely get their offense going. On defense, Montana’s going to find it difficult to score over 50 points in this. Michigan wins in a blowout.

2019 March Madness Pick: Michigan -16

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