Offense meets defense when the No. 8 Villanova Wildcats (2-0) welcome the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines (2-0) to Finneran Pavilion. The game gets underway at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Michigan Wolverines at Villanova Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Wolverines will be looking for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Holy Cross Crusaders in their last contest, 56-37. The Wolverines had a much better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.019) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.2 vs. 23.1). Ignas Brazdeikis fueled Michigan with 19 points and seven rebounds.
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they easily got past the Quinnipiac Bobcats, 86-53. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (51.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.559 vs. 0.384). Phil Booth was the game’s top scorer with 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting from the field.
The Wildcats won the only game against the Wolverines last season, 79-62. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.4 vs. 18.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.263 vs. 0.200).
This showdown pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Villanova ranks first in offensive efficiency and Michigan is 11th in defensive efficiency dating back to last season. Additionally, the Wolverines rank 288th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.206), while the Wildcats rank 44th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.196).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Villanova Wildcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (10.0) while Villanova ranks 149th (13.3).
The Wolverines rank fourth in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while the Wildcats rank 135th (21.3).
Villanova ranks 113th in rebounds per game (36.5) while Michigan ranks 236th (33.9).
The Wildcats rank 50th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Wolverines rank 137th (3.3).
Michigan ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.0) while Villanova ranks 22nd (5.0).
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