Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting
Two years ago, the Michigan Wolverines lost the best coach in the history of their basketball program. John Beilein, who led them to two national championship games, five Sweet Sixteen and three Elite Eight appearances, decided to chase his coaching dream in the NBA. Many believed that Beilein left behind an impossible legacy to meet. On the fly, Michigan decided to gamble on an alum that was a star player on their fabled Fab Five teams of the past. Juwan Howard spent his entire professional career in the NBA as a player and later an assistant coach. But he dreamed of one day returning to Ann Arbor and leading the Maize and Blue to glory. In his second season, Howard has the Wolverines in the Sweet Sixteen against the Florida State Seminoles, with many believing that Michigan can win it all.
2020-21 Michigan Wolverines at a Glance
National Championship Odds: +875
Sweet Sixteen Matchup Odds:
Michigan Wolverines -3
Florida State Seminoles +3
Total: 143.5
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, the Michigan Wolverines will face the Florida State Seminoles in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament. This game will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tipoff time is set for 5 p.m. ET with television coverage on CBS. Michigan opened as a 3-point favorite with a total set for 145.
Michigan is 22-4 straight up, 18-8 against the spread, and 11-15 under the total. Late on, the Wolverines have paid in just three of their last seven games. Three of their previous four games went over the total. Michigan opened the Big Dance with an 82-66 win over Texas Southern as 24.5-point overlays. And then the Wolverines scored an NCAA basketball betting odds payout over LSU 86-78. Michigan ranks 62nd out of 350 teams for scoring and 54th for points allowed. Freshman center Hunter Dickinson brings a complete game to the Maize and Blue. On the whole, Dickinson averages 14.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Lately, the Seminoles have covered only two of their last five games. Three of their previous four went under the total. In the opening round FSU beat UNC Greensboro 64-54 but failed to cover as 10.5-point chalk. Following that was a 71-53 2021 March Madness Betting odds payout over Colorado. Florida State is 18-6 straight up, 12-10-2 vs. the odds, and 14-8-2 over the total. FSU ranks 30th out of 350 teams for scoring offense and 179th for points allowed. Senior guard MJ Walker leads Florida State with 12.3 points per game. At the same time, junior forward Raiquan Gray brings 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
Florida State has covered three of their last four as dogs. In non-conference games, the Seminoles are 5-6 on the board. But against ranked teams, FSU has paid in five straight games. In neutral court games, the Noles are 2-1 vs. the odds. As a dog, Florida State is 2-0 over the total. In non-conference games, the Seminoles are 2-5 under the number. And in neutral court games, Florida State is 1-3 to the under.
Michigan has split its last four neutral court games to the odds. UM is 5-2 vs. the odds in non-conference tilts. And the Wolverines are 17-8 on the board as chalk. Michigan is 11-14 under the total as favorites. While in non-conference games, the Wolverines are 6-1 to the over. UM is 3-1 over the number on neutral sites.
Head to head, Florida State has covered three in a row against Michigan. Two of those three games went over the total.
On Sunday, the Wolverines face a formidable March Madness Betting opponent. Florida State comes from the elite Atlantic Coast Conference. They were in that league race all season. FSU brings the mental toughness that comes with such credentials.
Juwan Howard is a far different type of coach than John Beilein. Howard is willing to take more risks on the recruiting trail. So far, it has paid off handsomely. He is not as buttoned-down as Beilein was, and it remains to be seen if that approach will translate into long-term success. For the present, Howard is bringing a lot of positive attention to his program that should translate on the recruiting trail.
Michigan Wolverines Seasons (2000)
| SEASON |
RECORD |
NCAA TOURNAMENT RESULT |
| 2019-20 |
19-12 |
Tournament Cancelled |
| 2018-19 |
30-7 |
Sweet Sixteen |
| 2017-18 |
33-8 |
Runner-up |
| 2016-17 |
26-12 |
Sweet Sixteen |
| 2015-16 |
23-13 |
First Round |
| 2014-15 |
16-16 |
- |
| 2013-14 |
28-9 |
Elite Eight |
| 2012-13 |
31-8 |
Runner-up |
| 2011-12 |
24-10 |
First Round |
| 2010-11 |
21-14 |
Second Round |
| 2009-10 |
15-17 |
- |
| 2008-09 |
21-14 |
Second Round |
| 2007-08 |
10-22 |
- |
| 2006-07 |
22-13 |
- |
| 2005-06 |
22-11 |
- |
| 2004-05 |
13-18 |
- |
| 2003-04 |
23-11 |
- |
| 2002-03 |
18-12 |
- |
| 2001-02 |
11-18 |
- |
| 2000-01 |
10-18 |
- |
NCAA Basketball Teams
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