Tarleton State Texans vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Texans versus the Wolverines? Tip off is at at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The over/under for this game is set at 146 points, and Michigan is favored by -31 against Tarleton State in a non-conference matchup.

TARLETON STATE TEXANS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Michigan Wolverines -31

This game will be played at Crisler Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE MICHIGAN WOLVERINES:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 91-59 in favor of the Wolverines.
• Not only will Michigan pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -31.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 146 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.

Will the Tarleton State Defense Show Up on the Road?

Tarleton State Texans Recent Game/Games

Tarleton State faced a tough challenge on Sunday, November 17th, as they went on the road to take on the Baylor Bears. The Texans entered the game as +31.5 point underdogs and ended up losing 104-41. The combined points for the game were 145, which went over the pre-game total of 142.

Tarleton State struggled from the start, trailing 56-13 at halftime. They managed to score 28 points in the second half but allowed 48, failing to cover the spread.

Tarleton State’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 41 points on 38.5% shooting from the field. They hit 5 of 14 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.7%, and connected on only 6 of 11 free throws (54.5%).

Jalen Celestine led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Jeremy Roach added 14 points and 5 assists, shooting 4 of 8 from deep. The Texans grabbed just 2 offensive rebounds and finished with 11 assists as a team.

Tarleton State’s defense struggled, giving up 104 points on 51% shooting from the field. The opposing team hit 57% of their two-point attempts, going 16/28.

From beyond the arc, Tarleton State allowed 15 threes on 32 attempts, a 46% clip. They also sent the other team to the line 36 times, where they made 27 free throws, and gave up 18 offensive rebounds.

Can the Wolverines Pull Off a Home Win?

Michigan continued their strong start to the season with a 94-67 win over Miami (OH) on Monday, November 18th. Playing at home, the Wolverines were -23 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 151.

Michigan led 44-36 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, holding the RedHawks to 31 points while scoring 50 of their own.

Michigan’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 94 points with a field goal percentage of 57.4% (35/61). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.9%, thanks in part to their 48.3% shooting from beyond the arc (14/29) and 65.6% shooting inside the arc (21/32).

The Wolverines also dished out 23 assists and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Nimari Burnett led the way with 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range and shooting 70.0% overall. Tre Donaldson added 16 points, connecting on 3 of 4 threes and shooting 66.7% from the field.

Despite Michigan’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 67 points. However, they allowed a high shooting percentage, with the other team hitting 57% of their shots, including 65% from two-point range.

From beyond the arc, Michigan’s defense gave up 14 threes on 48% shooting. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 10. Additionally, Michigan allowed 13 offensive rebounds.