Tennessee vs. Michigan Odds
CHARLOTTE, NC (TheSpread) – Bruce Pearl could use a win on Friday when Tennessee takes on Michigan in its opening game of the 2011 NCAA Tournament.
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Michigan is the 8th seed in the West Region while Tennessee is the 9th seed. These two will face off at 12:40PM ET from Time Warner Cable Arena.
According to oddsmakers from online sportsbook Bodog.com Tennessee is favored with a point spread of -1.5 against Michigan. The over/under total has been set at 127.5 points.
Michigan is 20-13 this season and 1-3 on a neutral floor. The Wolverines are 20-8 against the point spread odds and have went over the point total in 15 of 28 lined games. Michigan went 9-9 in the Big Ten to earn an at-large bid into March Madness. Michigan went just 1-8 against ranked opponents this season and they average 66.1 points and just 32 rebounds per game. The team has been led by guard Darius Morris, who averages 15.2 points and 6.7 assists per game for the Wolverines.
Tennessee is 19-14 this season and 4-1 on a neutral floor. The Volunteers are 13-19 against the point spread odds while hitting the under in 16 of 31 lined games. Tennessee went 8-8 in the SEC and earned an at-large bid. Coach Bruce Pearl’s job status for next season is in question following an NCAA punishment during the year, so a deep run would help his status. The Vols do have four wins over ranked opponents this season and they average 70.6 points per game while pulling down 38 rebounds per contest. Scotty Hopson has led Tennessee with 17.4 points per game.
Trends show that Tennessee is 1-6 against the point spread odds in their last 7 non-conference games while Michigan is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a cover.
In terms of injuries, neither team comes in with any injury problems.
Over 6,500 public bets have been placed on this game with Tennessee getting 65% of the wagers with a point spread of -1.5 against Michigan.
2011 March Madness Game Odds:
Tennessee vs. Michigan, 12:40PM ET (View Matchup)
Tennessee -1.5 Over 127.5
Michigan +1.5 Under 127.5
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