- Michigan is a -19.5 point favorite vs Western Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
- Western Kentucky / Michigan TV channel: BTN
The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Ann Arbor, MI.
Michigan is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).
The Western Kentucky vs. Michigan Over/Under is 159.5 total points.
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Western Kentucky vs. Michigan Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Kentucky | +19.5 -110 | O 159.5 -115 | +1100 |
| Michigan | -19.5 -110 | U 159.5 -105 | -2500 |
Western Kentucky 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.
Western Kentucky vs Michigan Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Michigan will cover the spread with 58.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Kentucky have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 31 games (+9.10 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+7.70 Units / 9% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.55 Units / 41% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- Western Kentucky has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.45 Units / 25% ROI)
Michigan Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Michigan has hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 32 games (+14.75 Units / 40% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+8.55 Units / 47% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+7.30 Units / 1% ROI)
- Michigan has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Michigan have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.85 Units / 5% ROI)
Western Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Kentucky has a 6-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 44.75% ROI).
- 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.9 Units / 9.24% ROI
- 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
- 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
Michigan Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Michigan has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -5.26% ROI).
- 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 1.5% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.75 Units / -20.75% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.41% ROI
Western Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (440 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 15th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Kentucky had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (430 assists/ 440 TOs) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Western Kentucky has made 9.2 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 8.4
Western Kentucky had an eFG% of 53% last season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 51%
Michigan Offensive Stats & Trends:
Michigan has averaged 15.1 turnovers per game (181 turnovers/12 games) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Michigan has averaged 15.1 turnovers per game (181 turnovers/12 games) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4
Michigan has averaged 7.8 turnovers per game (320 turnovers/41 games) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.8
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
Western Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Kentucky has averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (362 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.9
Western Kentucky averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (899 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Kentucky has averaged 28.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,261 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6
Western Kentucky has averaged 8.1 steals per game (356 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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 6.4 steals per game (77 steals/12 games) this season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Michigan has averaged 4.7 steals per game (194 steals/41 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9
Michigan has averaged 4.7 steals per game (194 steals/41 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5
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