Michigan at Villanova College Basketball Picks & Predictions 4/2/2018

Monday, April 2, 2018

Alamodome

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The Michigan Wolverines head to the Alamodome to play the Villanova Wildcats on Monday, April 2, 2018 in the NCAA National Championship game. The opening line for this game has Villanova as 6.5 point favorites.

Michigan heads into this matchup with a mark of 33-7. They currently have a point differential of 11.0 as they are averaging 73.9 points per contest while giving up 62.9 per game. Villanova has an overall record of 35-4. They are averaging 86.8 points per game and surrendering 70.4, good for a point differential of 16.4.

Valuable Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends

The Michigan Wolverines are 25-13 against the spread this season

The Michigan Wolverines are 14-16 against the over/under this year

Important Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends

The Villanova Wildcats are 26-12 against the spread this season

The Villanova Wildcats are 21-10 against the over/under this year

Key Michigan Wolverines Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Villanova Wildcats Injuries

No key injuries to report

Player Spotlight

Charles Matthews averages 13.1 points per game in 30 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.4 assists per contest and 5.6 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 57%. Moritz Wagner averages 14.6 points per game while playing 27.5 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 7.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 0.8 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage is at 69%.

Player Spotlight

Mikal Bridges averages 17.6 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 32.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.3 rebounds per contest and 1.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 85%. Jalen Brunson averages 19.2 points per game while playing 31.9 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 3.1 rebounds per game and has 4.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 53% and his free throw percentage is at 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wolverines allow 62.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 8th in the nation. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc, ranking them 85th and 53rd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.9 rebounds a game which ranks 72nd, and they give up 10.1 assists per contest, which puts them in 14th place in the country. They force 13.0 turnovers per game which ranks them 179th in college basketball. Michigan averages 73.9 points per contest this season, which ranks them 167th in Division 1. Their average scoring margin is 11.0 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 64th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 106th in D-1. They average 33.5 rebounds per game and 14.5 assists per game, which ranks them 277th and 109th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 350th with 9.2 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wildcats surrender 70.4 points per contest, which ranks them 125th in the country. Their defense allows a 43% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 107th and 34th in those defensive statistics. They rank 185th with 13.5 assists allowed per contest, and 68th with 32.8 rebounds surrendered per game. The Wildcats are 168th in the nation in forcing turnovers with 12.9 per game this season. Villanova is 1st in Division 1 with 86.8 points per game this year. They are 5th in the country in shooting at 50%, while their average scoring margin is 16.4. They shoot 40% from 3-point range, which is good for 13th in the nation. They are 144th in college basketball in rebounding with 35.8 boards per game and 18th in assists per contest with 16.6. The Wildcats are 338th in turnovers per game with 10.6.

Advanced Statistics

The Wolverines are 14th in the country in defensive rating with 94.7, and their offensive rating of 111.3 is ranked 44th. They are 329th in college basketball in pace with 65.8 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 41st. As a unit they are 78th in the nation in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 43% of their shot attempts, ranking 55th in D-1. Michigan is 346th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 17.3 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 47%, which is 38th in the country.

Advanced Statistics

Villanova is 339th in the country in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 16 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 49%, which is 71st in Division 1. The Wildcats are 73rd in the nation in defensive rating with 99.2, and their offensive rating of 122.3 is ranked 1st. They are 142nd in D-1 in pace with 70.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their eFG% of 60% is 2nd. As a unit they are 2nd in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 62% and they shoot 3-pointers on 48% of their shot attempts, ranking 12th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Michigan/Villanova college basketball game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Villanova -6.5

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