Iowa Hawkeyes vs Michigan Wolverines Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Iowa vs Michigan NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Ann Arbor.

Iowa vs Michigan Prediction

Planning on watching today's Hawkeyes and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on FS1. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 158 points, with Michigan being favored by -8.5 at home against Iowa.

Iowa vs. Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Iowa Hawkeyes at Michigan Wolverines
Where: Ann Arbor at Crisler Center
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Betting Odds MICH -8.5, IOWA +291 | MICH -416 O/U 158

Hawkeyes Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Lock in a Win at Ann Arbor?

On Tuesday, December 3rd, the Hawkeyes improved to 7-1 with a narrow 80-79 win over Northwestern. Playing at home, Iowa entered the game as -5.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 159, surpassing the O/U line of 148.

Iowa led 45-34 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 35. Despite the win, the Hawkeyes will need to address their 2nd-half defense moving forward.

Hawkeyes Offense Breakdown

Iowa's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 80 points on 54.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, thanks in part to their 65.6% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 39.1% of their shots, connecting on 9 of 23 attempts.

Josh Dix led the way with 22 points, while Brooks Barnhizer added 21 points and 10 rebounds. Payton Sandfort and Ty Berry each contributed 20 points, with Berry hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. Owen Freeman was efficient, shooting 77.8% from the field, and Brock Harding dished out 8 assists.

Hawkeyes Team Defense

Despite Iowa's defensive struggles, allowing 79 points on 54% shooting, they limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 5 in the game.

The Hawkeyes couldn't stop the two-point attack, with their opponent hitting 65% from inside the arc. From three-point range, they allowed 9 threes on 39% shooting.

Wolverines Preview: Are the Wolverines Ready for a Home Win?

Michigan improved to 7-1 this season with a 67-64 win over Wisconsin on Tuesday. The Wolverines, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the road win but also covered the spread.

Michigan trailed 32-26 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 41 points in the 2nd half while holding Wisconsin to 32. The game’s combined score of 131 points fell well below the O/U line of 150.5.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

Michigan put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.1%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 24% of their threes (6/25), while connecting on 50% of their two-point attempts (17/34).

Vladislav Goldin led the way with 24 points, shooting 56.2% overall. Danny Wolf added 20 points, hitting 63.6% from the field and 50% from three (2/4). John Tonje contributed 18 points, making 3 of 5 from deep (60%).

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan's defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a strong showing from the field, allowing just 34% shooting (22/64). Inside the arc, they gave up 16/37 shooting (43%).

From three-point range, Michigan's defense limited their opponent to 6/27 shooting (22%). They also sent them to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws (73%).

Hawkeyes vs Wolverines Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Hawkeyes offense has averaged 79 points per game while allowing an average of 83. Iowa posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
Although Michigan has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 64 points per game in these games.
Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Hawkeyes have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Wolverines have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.