The Michigan Wolverines (2-1) and the Miami (OH) RedHawks (2-1) square off in the first tip on the Monday college basketball schedule. Both teams are coming off wins heading into this game. On Nov. 12, the RedHawks blew out Maryland Eastern Shore 88-70. As for the Wolverines, they defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 76-64 last time out.
Tipoff from Crisler Center is at 6 p.m. ET. The Wolverines are 22.5-point favorites in the latest Miami (OH) vs. Michigan odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 151.5, up four points from the opener. Before making any Michigan vs. Miami (OH) picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 3 of the 2024-25 season on a 156-114 betting roll (+1762) on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to 2023. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Miami (OH) vs. Michigan and just revealed its coveted picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball betting lines and trends for Michigan vs. Miami (OH):
- Michigan vs. Miami (OH) spread: Wolverines -22.5
- Michigan vs. Miami (OH) over/under: 151.5 points
- Michigan vs. Miami (OH) money line: Wolverines -5556, RedHawks +1725
- Michigan vs. Miami (OH) picks: See picks here
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Why Michigan can cover
Junior guard Tre Donaldson is an athletic playmaker for the Wolverines. He averages 13.3 points, four rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. The Florida native also shoots 60% from the field. In his last outing, Donaldson dropped 14 points, three boards and went 2-of-5 from downtown.
Junior center Danny Wolf is a lengthy force in the frontcourt. Wolf has great size and movement skills for a player of his size at 7-foot-1. He leads the team in rebounds (9.7) with 12.3 points and 3.3 assists. The Illinois native also logs 1.7 blocks per game. He has two double-doubles this season. In the win over TCU, Wolf had 14 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Miami (OH) can cover
Sophomore forward Kam Craft gives the RedHawks a sharpshooter. Craft owns a quick release and can score as a catch-and-shoot threat. The Illinois native puts up a team-high 19 points while shooting 52% from the field and 44% from downtown. He's scored at least 16 points in all three games this season. In the win over Maryland Eastern Shore, Craft had 18 points, three rebounds and made four 3-pointers.
Sophomore forward Eian Elmer has been relentless on the glass and scores in a variety of different ways. Elmer averages 15 points, 6.7 rebounds, and shoots 55% from the field. In his last game, Elmer had a season-high 24 points, nine rebounds, knocking down five threes. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Miami (OH) vs. Michigan picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 146 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 60% of simulations. You can see the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Miami (OH) vs. Michigan, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that is up well over $2,000 on top-rated spread picks since its inception, and find out.
