Western Michigan at Michigan College Basketball Parlay 12/15/2018

Saturday, December 15, 2018

Crisler Center

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The Western Michigan Broncos head to Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The opening line for this game has Michigan as 25.5 point favorites.

Western Michigan heads into this matchup with a mark of 5-4. They currently have a point differential of 4.0 as they are averaging 76.6 points per contest while giving up 72.6 per game. Michigan has an overall record of 10-0. They are averaging 73.6 points per game and surrendering 55.2, good for a point differential of 18.4.

Valuable Western Michigan Broncos Betting Trends

The Western Michigan Broncos are 4-4-0 against the spread this season

The Western Michigan Broncos are 5-3-0 against the over/under this year

Important Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends

The Michigan Wolverines are 5-5-0 against the spread this season

The Michigan Wolverines are 4-6-0 against the over/under this year

Key Western Michigan Broncos Injuries

11/20/18 G Bryce Moore Knee is out for season
11/09/18 G Jason Whitens Knee is out for season

Key Michigan Wolverines Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Josh Davis averages 13.7 points per contest in 31.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 2.0 assists per game and 6.8 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 49% for the season while his free throw percentage is 64%. Seth Dugan comes into this game averaging 17.7 points per contest while playing 30.9 minutes per night. He grabs 10.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 52% while his free throw percentage is 59%.

Player Spotlight

Jordan Poole averages 13.3 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.7 minutes per game. He also hauls in 4.1 rebounds per game and dishes 2.2 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 80%. Ignas Brazdeikis scores 17.0 points per contest while playing 28.8 minutes per game. He hauls in 5.2 rebounds per contest and has 1.2 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is at 81%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Broncos allow 72.6 points per contest which is 208th in the country. They also surrender a 42% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 113th and 226th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 33.6 rebounds a game which ranks 108th, and they allow 13.6 assists per game which puts them in 216th place in D-1. They force 10.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 14th in Division 1. Western Michigan averages 76.6 points per contest, which is 132nd in the NCAA. Their average scoring margin is 4.0 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 167th. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 161st in the nation. They average 40.2 boards per contest and 13.3 assists per game, which ranks them 46th and 215th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 53rd with 15.4 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wolverines give up 55.2 points per game, which ranks them 3rd in the nation. Their defense surrenders a 37% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 12th and 116th in those defensive statistics. They rank 42nd with 10.5 dimes allowed per game and 93rd with 33.2 boards surrendered per contest. The Wolverines are 80th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.4 per contest. Michigan is 207th in the country with 73.6 points per contest this season. They are 107th in D-1 in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 18.4. They shoot 37% from beyond the arc, which is good for 94th in the country. They are 83rd in the nation in rebounding with 38.7 boards per contest and 139th in assists per game with 14.5. The Wolverines are 345th in turnovers per contest with 9.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Broncos are 135th in the nation in offensive rating with 107.2. In terms of pace they are 240th in the country with 69.5 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 145th. As a team they are 136th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 42% of their shots, ranking 99th in Division 1. Western Michigan is 64th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 18.4 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Michigan is 341st in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions. The Wolverines have an offensive rating of 111.7, which is ranked 71st. They are 338th in D-1 in pace with 65.9 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 54% is 99th. As a unit they are 118th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shot attempts, ranking 127th in the country.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Western Michigan +25.5 and over 135.5 total points

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