- Matchup: Saint Louis Billikens vs Michigan Wolverines
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: CBS
- Odds/Point Spread: Saint Louis (+13)
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The Michigan Wolverines (31-3) face off against the Saint Louis Billikens (28-5) on Saturday at KeyBank Center in the NCAA Tournament round of 32. The Billikens are set as 13-point underdogs, with an over/under of 161.5.
In their last game, the Saint Louis Billikens took on Georgia and emerged victorious, scoring 102-77. Saint Louis showcased an impressive 58.3% shooting from the field (42 of 72), with 9 of 28 from three-point range and 9 of 11 at the free throw line (81.8%). The Billikens collected 44 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and recorded 27 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and making 8 steals. Defensively, they held Georgia to 34.7% shooting (25 of 72), with Georgia managing 9 assists and 9 steals but no blocks. Georgia struggled at the free throw line, hitting just 65.4% (17 of 26) and made 10 of 39 from beyond the arc. Saint Louis committed 20 fouls while Georgia had 14.
Dion Brown made a significant impact, shooting 90.0% from the field with 18 points on 9 of 10 shooting alongside 4 assists, playing 22 minutes and grabbing 4 rebounds.
Entering this matchup, Saint Louis holds an impressive 28-5 record this season. They average 12.5 turnovers and commit 18.3 fouls per game. The team collects an average of 39.9 rebounds, ranking 8th in college basketball with 605 assists on the season. They hit 40.1% of their three-point attempts (360 of 898) and 74.4% from the charity stripe. The Billikens are scoring an average of 87.2 points per game (10th in college) while shooting 50.9% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Billikens force an average of 11.7 turnovers per game and draw 16.5 personal fouls. They rank 67th in D-1 for allowing assists, giving up 389 this season. Defensively, they restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 37.9% (756 of 1,997) and average 32.4 rebounds per game. The Billikens allow 29.4% shooting from three-point land and sit 63rd nationally for opponent points per game at 69.5.
For the Wolverines, their last game concluded with a decisive 101-80 win against Howard. Michigan secured 30 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards, totaling 34 for the game. They turned the ball over 10 times while recording 4 steals. Howard committed 15 fouls, allowing Michigan to attempt 20 free throws, of which they converted 16 for an 80.0% success rate. Michigan shot 11 of 24 from long range (45.8%) and finished with an impressive 67.3% shooting from the floor (37 of 55). Defensively, they allowed Howard to make 27 of 63 attempts (42.9%), while Howard excelled beyond the arc, shooting 48.3% (14 of 29) and made 12 of 17 at the free throw line (70.6%). The Wolverines allowed Howard to grab 21 total rebounds, with 6 offensive.
Morez Johnson Jr. was a standout player for the Wolverines, going a perfect 8 of 8 from the field, contributing 21 points and 10 rebounds in just 26 minutes without recording assists.
Michigan boasts a 31-3 season record. Offensively, they shoot 50.5% from the field, ranking 8th in Division 1. The Wolverines have scored 2,952 points this season, averaging 86.8 points per game, while securing 40.0 rebounds each game. They assist teammates 18.5 times on average (5th in the nation) and turn the ball over 12.0 times per game. Michigan averages 15.6 personal fouls and connects on 74.7% of their free throw attempts.
The Wolverines rank 57th nationally in points allowed per game, conceding 69.2. They force 11.1 turnovers per game and restrict opponents to a shooting percentage of 38.4% (3rd in the nation). Opponents hit 30.2% of their three-point shots (272 of 901) and sink 75.1% of free throw shots against them. They yield 11.4 assists and 31.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 35th and 27th respectively in those defensive statistics.
Who will clinch a victory against the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Saint Louis (+13)
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