Michigan Meets Tennessee Saturday With Trip To Sweet 16 On The Line

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Michigan’s men’s basketball team ignited in the second half on Thursday, securing a win against Colorado State in the first round. As a result, they earned themselves a spot in the second round where they will face off against the No. 3 seed in the South Region, Tennessee.

The upcoming NCAA Tournament game is a highly anticipated showdown between prestigious schools, despite the disparity in their seedings. This exciting match is set to commence at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday and will be broadcasted on CBS.

The Sweet 16 trip is on the line.

Michigan vs. Tennessee betting odds

As the 11th seed and the clear underdog, Michigan steps onto the court to begin the game.

Tennessee’s spread listing is, while its moneyline listing is.

Michigan’s position on the moneyline is at .

In their respective opening round games, both teams successfully covered the point spread. Tennessee, being an 18-point favorite against 14 seed Longwood, emerged victorious with a final score of 88-56. On the other hand, Michigan, despite being the lower seed, entered their game against Colorado State as a 1.5-point favorite and secured a win with a score of 75-63.

Guard play keys Tennessee

Having emerged as the champions of the SEC Tournament, the Volunteers enter their upcoming game against Michigan with an impressive winning streak.

Kennedy Chandler, a freshman guard, dominates the team’s scoring with an average of 13.8 points per game, while impressively shooting 38.4% from beyond the arc. Just trailing behind, junior guard Santiago Vescovi contributes greatly with 13.5 points per game and a commendable 40.5% accuracy from 3-point range.

As a team, the Vols have a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.9%.

Tennessee’s primary strength lies in their defense, allowing only 62.8 points per game. The Vols defense is highly regarded by both the Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings and T-Rank, ranking among the top 3 according to both computer systems.

Michigan shines despite DeVante Jones absence

Despite the absence of starting guard DeVante Jones due to a concussion, Michigan managed to advance. Although Jones’ availability for Saturday’s game remains uncertain, Frankie Collins showcased a promising performance in his place, which bodes well for the Wolverines.

Collins’ performance against Colorado State included 14 points, six rebounds, two assists, and only one turnover. As a freshman, he played a crucial role in igniting Michigan’s momentum after falling behind by a significant 15-point margin towards the end of the first half.

Regardless of Jones’ status, the Wolverines offense continues to rely on sophomore center Hunter Dickinson. He showcased his skills with 21 points against Colorado State and currently leads Michigan with an average of 18.4 points per game this season.

Throughout the season, Michigan’s outside shooting has been inconsistent, and this trend continued on Thursday. However, during the second half, the Wolverines managed to improve their performance and successfully made 4 out of 7 shots from beyond the arc. This resurgence played a crucial role in their comeback efforts, especially after a disappointing 0-for-7 performance in the first half.

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