Purdue Fort Wayne vs Michigan Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 22

Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in New York. Arkansas won 89-87. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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  • Michigan is a -22.5 point favorite vs Purdue Fort Wayne
  • Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
  • Purdue Fort Wayne / Michigan TV channel: B1G+

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons visit Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Ann Arbor, MI.

Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -22.5 (-105).

The Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Michigan Over/Under is 160.5 total points.

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Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue Fort Wayne+22.5 -115O 160.5 -110+1700
Michigan -22.5 -105U 160.5 -110-10000

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Michigan Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Michigan will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Michigan Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan will cover the spread with 62.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 away games (+10.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Purdue Fort Wayne has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 31 games (+13.75 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+7.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+6.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)

Purdue Fort Wayne Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Purdue Fort Wayne has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -3.03% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI

Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -13.93% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.45 Units / 1.17% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.65 Units / -13.58% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.15% ROI

Purdue Fort Wayne Offensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (195 assists/ 113 TOs) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 8.7 turnovers per game (113 turnovers/13 games) this season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.8 turnovers per game (471 turnovers/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Horizon Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 8.7 turnovers per game (113 turnovers/13 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (358 assists/ 381 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Michigan is shooting 68% from the free throw line (270/398) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Michigan has averaged 7.7 turnovers per game (309 turnovers/40 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

Michigan averaged 7.4 turnovers per game (215 turnovers/29 games) in the first half last season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

Purdue Fort Wayne Defensive Stats & Trends:

Purdue Fort Wayne averaged 9.4 steals per game (328 steals/35 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Purdue Fort Wayne forced 15.8 turnovers per game (552 turnovers/35 games) last season — best among Horizon Teams ; League Avg: 12.0

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 9.1 steals per game (118 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Purdue Fort Wayne has averaged 21.5 defensive rebounds per game (279 rebounds/13 games) this season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9

Michigan Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan averaged 4.0 steals per game (117 steals/29 games) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Michigan has averaged 4.8 steals per game (191 steals/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Michigan has averaged 4.8 steals per game (191 steals/40 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Michigan has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (372 points/332 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22


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