Iowa Hawkeyes
Basketball NCAAB Sat 7 Dec 14:00
Michigan Wolverines
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The Teams Might Struggle to Score Big

Don’t expect fireworks in this matchup. Iowa and Michigan might not score a huge combined total and our prediction is to back Under 156.5 points at odds of -105.

Iowa Came Out on Top in Last H2H

Iowa Hawkeyes won their previous game which was at home. It was a 80-79 triumph against Northwestern Wildcats.

Michigan Wolverines won last time out by a 67-64 scoreline. It was on the road against Wisconsin Badgers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Iowa who came out on top when they last played Michigan. A 88-78 win was recorded. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

Iowa vs Michigan Prediction & Picks

Let’s go Under the 156.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached in this college showdown. The two teams could well end up falling short and -105 can be backed.

The first port of call is to check out the injury report for each team and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Iowa vs Michigan stats:

  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Iowa games.
  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Michigan games.
  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Michigan games.
  • The 156.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Michigan games.

Under 156.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Roddy Gayle Jr. Over 2.5 Assists -164 BetMGM logo

Roddy Gayle Jr. (Michigan) can be backed to finish with Over 2.5 assists at -164. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.

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Owen Freeman Under 17.5 Points -119 BetMGM logo

Owen Freeman (Iowa) can be backed to total Under 17.5 points at -119. When it comes to his Player Points outcome, we are fairly confident he will total below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 156.5
Spread Michigan -8.5
Player Assists Roddy Gayle Jr. Over 2.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 157.5 on the total, Michigan to cover the -9.5 spread and Roddy Gayle Jr. (Michigan) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Iowa Iowa logo 70 - 82 Michigan logo Michigan

There is a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on Michigan when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to win 82-70 should provide some entertainment.

Iowa vs Michigan Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Michigan Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Michigan are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -526 about them triumphing means a 84% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Iowa are trading at +385.

There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 159.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Under 159.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, Michigan are favorites and they can be backed at -240 to attain this total first. If you want to back Iowa, then odds of +170 can be found.

There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

Owen Freeman Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Owen Freeman is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -109 that he goes Over 17.5 points and -119 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Payton Sandfort (Iowa)
Over 16.5
-112
Under 16.5
-115
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Danny Wolf (Michigan)
Over 13.5
-114
Under 13.5
-114
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Vladislav Goldin (Michigan)
Over 13.5
-108
Under 13.5
-120
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Player Assists
Tre Donaldson (Michigan)
Over 3.5
-118
Under 3.5
-110
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Brock Harding (Iowa)
Over 3.5
-185
Under 3.5
+140
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Danny Wolf (Michigan)
Over 2.5
-135
Under 2.5
+105
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Roddy Gayle Jr. (Michigan)
Over 2.5
-164
Under 2.5
+125
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Player Rebounds
Danny Wolf (Michigan)
Over 10.5
-110
Under 10.5
-118
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Owen Freeman (Iowa)
Over 6.5
-164
Under 6.5
+125
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Payton Sandfort (Iowa)
Over 6.5
+115
Under 6.5
-149
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Vladislav Goldin (Michigan)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-112
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Michigan logo Michigan Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
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