The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines have yet to be seriously tested in the NCAA tournament after double-digit wins over No. 14 Wofford and No. 7 Texas. That’s par for the Big Dance course. What’s more surprising is that the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers have dominated even more in their three games in the tournament, winning by an average of 17.6 points since starting in the First Four play-in game.
Get all the details you need to bet on this Sweet 16 game below.
[sc:MarchMadness ]No. 2 Michigan Wolverines vs. No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
When: Friday, March 28, time TBD
Betting on the Michigan Wolverines
[sc:finalfour240 ]The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines live by the three. So far, it’s been a good life in this tournament. Against the No. 7 Texas Longhorns, the Wolverines shot 14 for 28 from behind the arc on their way to a 79-65 victory. The team’s leading scorer Canadian Nik Stauskas (17.5 PPG in the regular season) got his in the game, potting 17 points and a career-high eight assists.
For the Wolverines to beat this strong Tennessee team, they will need to continue to shoot well. The Volunteers are monsters on the boards, and if shots aren’t going in, there won’t be second chances. That said, so far, Michigan hasn’t needed any: in the Round of 32, they were outrebounded 41-30, and still won comfortably.
Betting on the Tennessee Volunteers
The No. 11 Volunteers may be one of the lowest-ranked teams still standing in the tournament, but they are also one of the hottest. They have won eight of nine, with their lone loss coming to the No. 1 overall Florida Gators in the SEC tournament.
For coach Cuonzo Martin’s team, the key will be their play inside. Bigs Jarnell Stokes and Jaronne Maymon have been dominant in the tournament thus far, helping the Vols show off the skill that made them the 13th-ranked rebounding team in the nation. Stokes had 17 points and a school tournament-record 18 rebounds against the No. 14 Mercer Bears in the Round of 32.
If Tennessee can shut down the Wolverines inside, and still get out to challenge the three-shooting of Stauskas and company, this could be a winnable game for the Volunteers.
Prediction
Like the No. 3 Creighton Bluejays experienced in their game against the No. 6 Baylor Bears, three-point shooting can dry up at the worst times. Look for the Volunteers to control the paint and win a tight one, covering the spread and making the Elite 8.
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