2013 Sweet 16 March Madness Michigan vs. Kansas Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
ARLINGTON, TX (The Spread) – Michigan will make its first appearance in the Sweet 16 since 1994 when it battles top-seeded Kansas at 7:37PM ET tonight. Which team will cover?
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Kansas is currently a 1.5-point favorite over Michigan, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 136. The Wolverines are 28-7 overall while the Jayhawks are 31-5 on the year.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Jayhawks opened as 5-point favorites over the Wolverines but the spread has been bet down to 1.5 or 2 depending on what sports book you view. As for the total, it opened at 138 and has been bet down to 136 or 135.5 depending on the sports book.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of college basketball public bettors currently favor the Wolverines. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
MARCH MADNESS FREE PICK: Take Kansas. According to latest college basketball trends, the Jayhawks are 6-0 against the spread in their last six games versus a team with a win percentage above .600, 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five neutral site games. They’re also 5-2 against the number in their last seven non-conference games and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games versus a team with a winning straight up record. The Wolverines, meanwhile, are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games following a straight up win, 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall, and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning straight up record. Michigan has been inconsistent all year so look for Kansas to prevail in what should be a tight game throughout.
2013 MARCH MADESS FREE PICK: KANSAS JAYHAWKS -1.5