IPFW Mastodons vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 12/22/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: IPFW Mastodons vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024

Location: Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: BTN+

The Michigan Wolverines (8-3) will try to beat the IPFW Mastodons (8-4) at Crisler Center on Sunday.

The IPFW Mastodons faced off with Eastern Michigan and went home with a win by a final score of 121-94 in their last contest. IPFW walked away from the contest having earned a 53.2% FG percentage (41 of 77) and made 25 of their 49 shots from distance. At the charity stripe, the Mastodons knocked down 14 of 24 shots for a rate of 58.3%. In regard to grabbing rebounds, they compiled a total of 44 with 11 of them being of the offensive variety. They also recorded 27 assists in this contest in addition to forcing 12 turnovers and earning 7 steals. When discussing the defense, IPFW let their opponent shoot 47.3% from the floor on 35 out of 74 shooting. Eastern Michigan earned 17 assists and had 6 steals for the contest. On top of that, Eastern Michigan pulled down 38 rebounds (13 offensive, 25 defensive), but wasn't able to record a block. Eastern Michigan went 66.7% at the free throw line by knocking down 18 of 27 attempts. They made 6 of their 24 tries from beyond the arc. In the matter of fouls, the Mastodons ended up finishing with 23 while Eastern Michigan racked up 19 fouls.

Corey Hadnot II is one guy who was a contributor in the matchup. He finished with 23 points on 8 out of 10 shooting. He played 21 minutes and collected 3 rebounds. He ended up going 80.0% from the floor and also totaled 1 assist.

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IPFW heads into this game with a mark of 8-4 for the campaign. They have an average of 83.1 pts per contest (46th in the country) while shooting 49.0% from the field. The Mastodons are shooting 38.6% on three-point shots (125 of 324) and 75.1% from the charity stripe. As a unit, IPFW is pulling down 31.2 rebounds per game and has accounted for 177 dimes on the year, which has them ranked 110th in D-1 in terms of passing the ball. They are turning it over 9.6 times per contest and as a squad are committing 15.3 personal fouls on a nightly basis.

On the defensive end of the court, the Mastodons have forced 14.9 turnovers per contest while drawing 16.8 fouls. They are conceding 33.6% on 3-pointers while they are 247th in college in points per game allowed (73.5). The Mastodons defense is allowing a field goal percentage of 45.4% (319 of 702) and they surrender 34.3 boards per game as a squad. They currently rank 296th in college in giving up assists to the opposition with 174 relinquished on the campaign.

When they last played, the Michigan Wolverines took a loss by a final score of 87-86 against Oklahoma. In regard to rebounds, Michigan permitted Oklahoma to get 26 in total (9 offensive). They finished 48.0% from distance by shooting 12 of 25 and finished the game at 21 of 24 from the free throw line (87.5%). The Wolverines permitted Oklahoma to convert 27 out of their 57 attempts from the field which left them with a rate of 47.4% in the matchup. When this game wrapped up, the Wolverines went 30 out of 64 from the floor which had them sitting at 46.9%. In regard to shots from beyond the arc, Michigan made 4 out of 28 tries (14.3%). They were able to knock down 22 of them for a rate of 84.6%. Oklahoma committed 22 personal fouls for this contest which got the Wolverines to the charity stripe for 26 tries. They also coughed up the ball 10 times, while getting 4 steals in this matchup. The Wolverines were able to collect 19 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards for a total of 33 in the game.

Vladislav Goldin was important for the Wolverines for the contest. He converted 10 out of 12 in this matchup giving him a rate of 83.3%, and totaled 10 rebounds. He had 26 points in his 32 minutes on the court and accumulated 2 dimes in this game.

Michigan has a mark of 8-3 on the season. The Wolverines are responsible for committing 16.6 fouls per contest and they go 69.9% from the free throw line. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 16.7 times per game (49th in college) and they turn it over 14.8 times per contest. Michigan has scored 891 pts so far this season (81.0 per contest) and they pull in 37.8 boards per contest. On the offensive side of the court, the Wolverines are hitting on 50.1% from the field, which has them ranked 19th in the nation.

The Wolverines defensively are ranked 95th in college hoops in points per game surrendered with 67.6. They are able to force 14.7 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 39.3% from the field (42nd in D-1). The Michigan defense allows 32.0% on 3-pointers (78 of 244) and their opponents are converting on 72.4% of their free throw attempts. They have allowed 9.1 assists and 32.8 total boards per game, which is 9th and 106th in D-1.

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Michigan

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