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Arizona vs. Michigan Prediction and Odds: Expect a Shootout in the Roman Main Title Game

By Matt De Saro

Hunter Dickinson lead a Michigan offense that should combine with the Wildcats tonight to provide a high-scoring game.
Hunter Dickinson lead a Michigan offense that should combine with the Wildcats tonight to provide a high-scoring game. / Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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The final game of the Roman Main Event tips off tonight with the Arizona Wildcats and the Michigan Wolverines battling it out. 

The Arizona Wildcats are undefeated heading into the 4-0 overall record to the T-Mobile Arena tonight coming off a tight overtime win over Witchita. Benedict Mathurin lead the Wildcats offense with a 25-point 10-rebound double-double in 41 minutes on the floor. 

Meanwhile, the Wolverines are coming off a two-point upset loss to Seton Hall that dropped Michigan to 3-1. It was one of the worst offensive showings for the Wolverines since Juwan Howard took over and it was a miracle they only lost by two. UM hit just 26 of 62 shots from the floor and went 3-for-15 from deep. The Wolverines ended the game with just 65 points. 

Here are the odds for this final, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Arizona vs Michigan Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

  • Arizona: -2.5 (-116)
  • Michigan: +2.5 (-108)

Moneyline:

  • Arizona: +145
  • Michigan: -170

Total:

  • 145.5 (Over +100/Under -120)

Arizona vs. Michigan Prediction and Pick

The Michigan Wolverines are more than 2.5 points better than this Arizona team. Had they not lost to Seton Hall, I think this spread would have been much closer to 5.0.  I think that loss makes the Wolverines even more dangerous coming into this game and want to show the nation that they are one of the best teams in the country. 

Despite this, I won’t be siding with the Wolverines because the over presents a ton of value right now at +100. Both teams are loaded with offensive talent and athleticism and play fast-paced basketball.

The Wildcats especially whose possessions average less than 14 seconds each are the fourth quickest in the country. Each team has players who can routinely score north of 20 points including Hunter Dickinson,  Azuolas Tubelis, and Mathurin. Michigan has a good defense but has given up some big games this season and I think we see a high-scoring affair tonight. 

Pick: Arizona-Michigan OVER 145.5 (+100)

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