Florida vs Michigan Betting Odds

Florida and Michigan Collide with Sweet 16 Berth on the Line

The 10th-seeded Florida Gators eye a second straight upset as they tip off against the second-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the West Region Round of 32. Florida downed Nevada 70-61 in the Round of 64, while Michigan cruised past Montana 74-55 in its Sportsbook-round contest. The higher-seeded Wolverines are a 7-point favorite with the total Sportsbook at 121 points.

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Standout Stats

  • Both teams have had their hiccups down the stretch. Michigan went 5-2 SU and ATS in its last seven games, its only two losses coming to Michigan State, while Florida is 3-4 SU but 5-2 ATS in its last seven. The Gators’ last four losses have been by an average of 4.5 points, while the Wolverines’ last five victories have come by an average of 20.6 points, with none of them being won by fewer than seven points.
  • Michigan and Florida have been on opposite sides of the total recently, with the total going OVER in five of the Wolverines’ last eight contests, but going UNDER in seven of the Gators’ last nine. However, only two of Florida’s last nine games and none of Michigan’s last eight have gone UNDER 121 points.
  • Neither team is known for filling the basket as Michigan has averaged 70.5 ppg and Florida 68.3 ppg. On the defensive side of the ball, the Wolverines have surrendered the second-fewest ppg at 58.5 and the Gators rank 17th with 63.6 ppg allowed. Florida has had a slightly tougher strength of schedule, ranking 15th to Michigan’s 20th.
  • Florida and Michigan both have a good balance between two-point and three-point shooting with the Gators putting up just over one more attempt from beyond the arc per game than the Wolverines. Michigan has an overall shooting percentage of 45.1, while Florida only hits 42.7 percent of its attempts. Additionally, the Wolverines’ opponents have an overall shooting percentage of 39.7 and the Gators’ foes hit 42.1 percent from the floor.
  • Michigan also has the edge on the glass, securing 35.1 boards per game to Florida’s 33.5. The Gators do a great job creating turnovers for extra offensive opportunities, but the Wolverines average the fewest giveaways in the nation.

My Best Bet for Florida vs Michigan

Michigan -7

Two teams that have very similar approaches to the game, but Michigan is better in nearly every aspect of the game. I think the Wolverines will be able to match up down low with the Gators and I think they will be better offensively from beyond the arc and should be able to cover the 7 points.

Michigan allows the second-fewest ppg in the nation this season (58.5).home Michigan is 5-2 SU and ATS in its last seven games.home The total has gone UNDER in seven of Florida’s last nine games.away
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