Virginia Cavaliers vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 11/29/2022

Game Time: 9:30 pm ET, Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Venue:  Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Virginia -4, Michigan +4; Over/Under:  129.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Virginia -4, Michigan +4; Over/Under:  129.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Virginia -4, Michigan +4; Over/Under:  129.5 points

 

Virginia Cavaliers:  5-0 (1st place, ACC)

Michigan Wolverines:  5-1 (8th place, Big Ten)

 

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Virginia Cavaliers:  5-0 L10

Michigan Wolverines:  5-1 L10

 

Virginia is coming into this game with a 5-0 record overall and they are 0-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the NC Central Eagles, the Monmouth Hawks, the Baylor Bears, the Illinois Fighting Illini, and the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks in their last game. Jayden Gardner led the team in points in that game with 26 while Kadin Shedrick was next on the team with 13 points. Kihei Clark led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Ben Vander Plas led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 52.9% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 72.2% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 78 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 57.6 PPG against them. Virginia has an ATS record of 3-2 this season and their O/U record is 3-2.

 

 

Michigan is coming into this game with a 5-1 record overall and they are 0-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Ohio Bobcats and the Jackson State Tigers in their last game. Jett Howard led the team in points in that game with 19 while Terrance Williams II was next on the team with 11 points. Kobe Bufkin and Jaelin Llewellyn each led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Hunter Dickinson led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 42.4% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 84.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70 PPG against them. Michigan has an ATS record of 2-4 this season and their O/U record is 3-3.

The current betting odds have Virginia listed as a 4 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Virginia started the season very low in the rankings but they have worked their way up in their first few games and have proved themselves to be one of the best teams in the country with some big wins in their games. They have beaten a lot of really good ranked teams in their first 5 games and they have been winning these games with a great defensive effort like they normally do. They don't give up a lot of points at all in their games and now they will be on the road in Michigan who has been struggling in their first few games already. Michigan was a really up and down team last season and they have already start this year off the same way. They do have a good team and will be at home in this game but Virginia is going to make it very hard on them to get points here and their defense will end up being king in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on Virginia to cover the spread in this game.

 

Virginia Michigan Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 (9:30 pm ET start time) is Virginia 68 Michigan 62.

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Virginia Cavaliers: 2-9 ATS after a win by 15 points or more. 20-13 UNDER as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points. 12-6 UNDER after 2 consecutive non-conference games.

Michigan Wolverines: 35-18 ATS as a home underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 18-11 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite. 12-7 UNDER off a home win by 10 points or more. 

 

 

Virginia Cavaliers:  None.

Michigan Wolverines:  None.

 

 

"The guys did a really good job of finding him and he did a good job of sealing and slowing down. When he's aggressive but not rushing, that's when he's at his best." - Tony Bennett after his team’s win against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks in their last game.

 

 

"You're going to get some guys sometimes where it's not going to go as some people may think it should go as far as these blowout wins. You've got to give respect to your opponent. They're older players that have been through some challenging moments and have won games in the NCAA Tournament versus high-level, Power Five teams. Ohio, give them respect. They deserved to be in the game today. They're well-coached and they played hard." - Juwan Howard after his team’s win against the Ohio Bobcats.

 

 

 

R. Beekman 

K. Clark 

A. Franklin 

J. Gardner 

K. Shedrick

 

K. Bufkin 

H. Dickinson 

J. Howard 

J. Llewellyn 

T. Williams

 

 

PPG: A. Franklin (13.8)

APG: R. Beekman (5.2)

Reb/G: B. Vander Plas (5.2)

 

PPG: H. Dickinson (18.5)

APG: K. Bufkin (3)

Reb/G: H. Dickinson (9.5)

 

Coaches:

Virginia Cavaliers: Tony Bennett (14th season)

Michigan Wolverines: Juwan Howard (4th season)