Friday's game that pits the Michigan Wolverines (3-0) against the Long Beach State Beach (1-2) at Crisler Center has a good chance to be a lopsided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 88-71 in favor of Michigan, who is heavy favorites by our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on November 17.

According to our computer prediction, Michigan projects to cover the 14.5-point spread in its matchup against Long Beach State. The total has been set at 157.5, and the two sides are projected to hit the over.

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Michigan vs. Long Beach State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV: B1G+
  • Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • Venue: Crisler Center
  • Line: Michigan -14.5
  • Point Total: 157.5
  • Moneyline (To Win): Michigan -1600, Long Beach State +900

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Michigan vs. Long Beach State Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Michigan 88, Long Beach State 71

Spread & Total Prediction for Michigan vs. Long Beach State

  • Pick ATS: Michigan (-14.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (157.5)

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Michigan Performance Insights

  • Last season, Michigan was 134th in the country offensively (73.4 points scored per game) and 159th on defense (69.6 points conceded).
  • With 34.1 rebounds per game and 32.1 rebounds allowed, the Wolverines were 52nd and 247th in the country, respectively, last season.
  • With 12.2 assists per game last year, Michigan was 249th in college basketball.
  • The Wolverines made 7.7 3-pointers per game and shot 35.1% from beyond the arc last year, ranking 134th and 122nd, respectively, in the nation.
  • Last season, Michigan was 100th in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (6.6 per game) and 61st in defensive 3-point percentage (31.7%).
  • The Wolverines took 37.3% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line last season, and 62.7% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 29.1% of the Wolverines' buckets were 3-pointers, and 70.9% were 2-pointers.

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