On the whole, Michigan did not have the regular-season success that it expected with the College Basketball lines. Further, in the Big Ten Tournament, Indiana eliminated took the Wolverines out in their first game. Following the five-game suspension of head coach Juwan Howard, the Wolverines seemed like a lost cause. And a team that would not make the Big Dance. In fact, many fans and gamblers screamed that Michigan didn’t belong. Those critics have been silenced after Michigan wins in the first two rounds. Now comes the biggest test of the season against the Villanova Wildcats.
2022 Sweet Sixteen Michigan Wolverines vs. Villanova Wildcats
| Date and Time: | Thursday, March 24, 2022, 7:29 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas |
| Michigan vs. Villanova TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | +5½ (-110) | 135 (-110) | +190 |  |
| Villanova | -5½ (-110) | 135 (-110) | -230 | |
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Michigan Wolverines vs. Villanova Wildcats SBG Odds Overview
To show, Michigan’s March Madness performance demonstrates how a sports betting season can change for a program. Consider that coach Juwan Howard almost lost his job after slapping a Wisconsin assistant coach. Following two wins last weekend, Howard is being celebrated as a hero. In this spot against Villanova, the Wolverines could offer exceptional betting value. Cause by the powerful brand of the Wildcats with squares. Casual gamblers think of Villanova as a national championship brand. Michigan burned many bridges with the betting public during their poor regular season.
Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
The last game for Michigan was a 76-68 win over Tennessee as 6.5-point dogs. The matchup cleared the total of 136.5. Previously, the Wolverines paid against Colorado State 75-63 as 1.5-point favorites. That game cleared the total of 137.5. Michigan has covered three of its last four games. The Wolverines went over the number in eight of their previous ten outings.
As a result, Michigan is 19-14 straight up, 15-18 against the spread, and 21-12 over/under the total. Overall, the Wolverines rank 130th nationally for scoring offense, 138th for offensive rebounds, 205th for points allowed, and 30th for defensive rebounds. Namely, center Hunter Dickinson leads the Wolverines with 18.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per contest. Guard Eli Brooks averages 12.8 points per contest.
Villanova Wildcats Team Overview
The last game for Villanova was a 71-61 win over Ohio State as 5-point favorites. The matchup stayed under the total of 134. Villanova rolled Delaware 80-60 as 15-point favorites in the first round. Also, the game went over a total of 135. Villanova got the money in three of its last four games. And then four of its previous five games stayed under the total.
As a result, Villanova stands at 28-7 straight up, 18-16-1 against the spread, and 17-18 over/under the total. The Wildcats rank 115th nationally for scoring offense, 210th for offensive rebounds, 36th for points allowed, and 38th for defensive rebounds. First among Wildcats players is guard Collin Gillespie at 15.9 points per game. And then guard Justin Moore averages 15.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Villanova Wildcats SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Michigan offers solid value with the College basketball lines. A clear difference can be seen with the Wolverines in the tournament compared to the regular season. Villanova will be overpriced in this spot.
Michigan vs. Villanova SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.