Michigan vs. Michigan State Prediction and Odds (Can Wolverines Continue Hot Streak?)
By Reed Wallach
Michigan is still in the process of erasing their slow start, winners of three straight in Big Ten play, and now face their stiffest test on the road against in-state rival Michigan State.
Sparty is the more highly regarded team at the moment considering they have won 10 of their last 12, but just came up short on the road against a short handed Illinois team.
Can the Wolverines continue their climb back towards national relevance, or will Tom Izzo's squad assert themselves as the more superior team.
Here are the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook.
Michigan vs. Michigan State Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Michigan: +3 (-110)
- Michigan State: -3 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Michigan: +130
- Michigan State: -150
Total: 137.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Michigan vs. Michigan State Prediction and Odds
Since the start of January, Michigan has been the better team, according to barttorvik.com. The Wolverines have found the success they had hoped for before the season with star big man Hunter Dickinson.
The team is posting the best effective field goal percentage in Big Ten play and generating more than 58% of their points on two-point tries, the highest mark in the conference. However, they will face a big Michigan State frontcourt that is anchored by 7' senior Marcus Bingham. In Big Ten play, Michigan State is swatting more than 16% of shots.
Neither team turns their opponent over but I trust Michigan's guard play, namely from Davante' Jones, who is playing his best basketball of the season over the past few weeks. He is averaging nearly 13 points and over 4 assists since the team returned from a COVID-19 pause.
At over +5, I'm interested in backing the Wolverines, who may be underrated a bit in this matchup despite being the better team of late.
Juwan Howard's team is starting to hit their preseason outlook and bettors should be acting accordingly.
LEAN: Michigan