Michigan Wolverines vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Matchup

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

Purdue Fort Wayne vs Michigan Prediction

Betting on today's Mastodons and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on B1G+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 160.5 points, with Michigan being favored by -20.5 over Purdue Fort Wayne.

Purdue Fort Wayne vs. Michigan Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons at Michigan Wolverines
Where: Ann Arbor at Crisler Center
Date: Sunday, December 22nd
Betting Odds MICH -20.5, IPFW +1371 | MICH -4015 O/U 160.5

Mastodons Preview: No Pressure for Purdue Fort Wayne as Away Dogs

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons Recent Game/Games

The Mastodons improved to 7-4 on the season with a 99-76 road win over Eastern Michigan on Sunday. Entering the game as -5.5 favorites, they not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

Purdue Fort Wayne led 48-34 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 51 points while allowing 42. The game’s total points reached 175, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.

Mastodons Offense Breakdown

Purdue Fort Wayne's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 99 points with a 54.7% shooting percentage from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.3%, thanks in large part to their 51.3% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 20 of 39 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 60% of their shots, going 15 for 25.

Jalen Terry led the way with 28 points, while Rasheed Bello added 19 points and 8 assists, hitting 5 of 8 threes. Corey Hadnot II was nearly perfect from deep, making 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points. The Mastodons dished out 23 assists as a team, with 12 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 9 of 18 attempts.

Mastodons Team Defense

Purdue Fort Wayne gave up 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 57% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Mastodons held the other team to 28% shooting, with 6 made threes on 21 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 12 for 66%.

Wolverines Preview: Can the Wolverines Hold Strong at Home?

Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games

Michigan fell to 8-3 on the season after a narrow 87-86 road loss to Oklahoma on Wednesday. The Wolverines entered the game as 4-point favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Michigan led 43-38 at halftime but allowed 49 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43. The game’s total points of 173 exceeded the O/U line of 148.5.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Michigan put up 86 points, shooting 46.9% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 72.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 4 of 28 threes (14.3%).

Jeremiah Fears led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 75% from three. Vladislav Goldin added 26 points, hitting 10 of 12 shots, and grabbed 10 rebounds. Michigan also excelled at the free-throw line, making 22 of 26 attempts (84.6%).

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. The Wolverines allowed 27 made field goals on 57 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Michigan's defense couldn't contain their opponent, who hit 12 of 25 threes, shooting 48%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws, shooting 87%.

Mastodons vs Wolverines Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Purdue Fort Wayne has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 77 points per game in these games.
Across the Wolverines last ten home games, the team averaged 67 points per game while allowing 74. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 3-7 straight-up.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Mastodons have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Wolverines have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.