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The Michigan Wolverines (3-0) will try to continue a three-game winning run when hosting the Long Beach State Beach (1-2) on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Crisler Center. This contest is at 7:00 PM ET on B1G+.
Michigan is a substantial 15-point favorite against Long Beach State when the Wolverines square off with the Beach on Friday. The point total for the game is 157.
Michigan vs. Long Beach State Odds
Point Spread for Michigan vs. Long Beach State
The spread for this matchup is set at 15 points, with oddsmakers listing Michigan as the favorite.
Michigan vs. Long Beach State Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Michigan has -2400 odds to pick up the win, while Long Beach State is listed at +850 to claim victory.
Michigan vs. Long Beach State Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 157 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 17, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: B1G+
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Arena: Crisler Center
Michigan vs. Long Beach State Betting Trends
Michigan was 18-13-1 against the spread last season. The Wolverines put together a 14-2 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 87.5% of those games). Last season, 19 of Michigan’s 34 games hit the over.
Long Beach State had 13 wins in 33 games against the spread last season. The Beach won two, or 16.7%, of the 12 games they played as underdogs last season. Last season 17 of Long Beach State’s 33 games hit the over.
Michigan vs. Long Beach State Key Players to Watch
Michigan
Hunter Dickinson was tops on the Wolverines with 18.5 points per game and 9.0 rebounds last year, while also posting 1.5 assists. Kobe Bufkin posted 14.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game last season. At the other end, he averaged 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks. Jett Howard averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest last year, shooting 41.4% from the floor and 36.8% from downtown with 2.7 made 3-pointers per game. Dug McDaniel led his team in assists per contest (3.6) last year, and also averaged 8.6 points and 3.1 rebounds. Defensively, he averaged 1.1 steals and 0.0 blocks.
Long Beach State
Marcus Tsohonis put up 14.1 points per game last season to go with 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Lassina Traore pulled down 10.5 rebounds per game, while Aboubacar Traore averaged 3.5 assists per contest. Jadon Jones knocked down 1.6 threes per game a season ago. Jones racked up 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks per game last season.
What you need to know about the Michigan Wolverines
At 73.4 points scored per game and 69.6 points allowed last season, the Wolverines were 134th in the country offensively and 159th defensively. Last season, Michigan was 63rd in the country in rebounds (34.7 per game) and 261st in rebounds allowed (33.3).
The Wolverines put up 76.6 points per game in home games last season. On the road, they averaged 68.7 points per contest. Beyond the arc, Michigan was 144th in the country in 3-pointers made per game (7.7) last season. It was 122nd in 3-point percentage at 35.1%. Giving up 6.6 3-pointers per game and conceding 31.9% from beyond the arc last season, Michigan was 108th and 66th in the country, respectively, in those categories.
What you need to know about the Long Beach State Beach
The Beach were 62nd in college basketball last year with 76.5 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 299th with 74.4 points allowed per game. The Beach were top-25 last season in rebounding, ranking fourth-best in college basketball with 38.1 boards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 188th with 32.3 rebounds allowed per contest.
The Beach averaged 77.1 points per game at home last season, and 78.3 away. When it came to three-pointers, Long Beach State came up short, as it ranked 0-worst in college basketball in threes made (4.4 per game) and eighth-worst in three-point percentage (29.6%). Last year the Beach ceded 8.3 three-pointers per game (313th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed opponents to shoot 33.8% (177th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
Michigan vs. Long Beach State Prediction & Pick
Our pick to win this contest is Michigan, and we predict that Michigan will cover the spread (Michigan -15). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 157 points.
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