Michigan Wolverines Look to Remain Unbeaten as They Take On Long Beach State Beach in Early-Season Showdown
On Friday night, the 1-2 Long Beach State Beach and 3-0 Michigan Wolverines will face off in an early-season college basketball non-conference battle. The Wolverines got the
Game outlook
On Friday night, the 1-2 Long Beach State Beach and 3-0 Michigan Wolverines will face off in an early-season college basketball non-conference battle. The Wolverines got the better of Rick Pitino's St. Johns team in their last game, emerging victorious by a score of 89-73 whilst covering the spread as +2.5 underdogs. The Long Beach State Beach, meanwhile, were narrowly defeated in their last game, going down 88-76 to the San Diego State Aztecs, although they managed to cover the 13.5-point underdogs spread. Michigan are the betting favorites opening up at -14.5 and, with the line not moving, this should be a close-fought game between two sides ready to prove themselves. Tipoff is set for 7:00 EST from the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/17/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Crisler Center Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: 49ers +863 | Wolverines -1,500
Spread: 49ers +14.5 (-110) | Wolverines -14.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 160 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan will win straight-up is 94%.
Long Beach St. 49ers
Long Beach State is currently ranked 123rd overall in KenPom rating. They are characterized by being one of the fastest teams in the nation, with their balanced offense and defense rankings of 133rd and 127th respectively. The team is led by Senior guard Marcus Tsohonis who is averaging 18.7 points per game. The Beach also feature two forwards from The Ivory Coast with the last name Traore, Aboubacar with 14.0 PPG and 8.0 RPG and Lassina with 8.7 PPG and 7.7 RPG, as well as Jadon Jones averaging 12.7 PPG. Offensively, their field goal percentage is 43.48%, free throws 68.12%, and three pointers 31.67%. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 45.29% field goals, 30.67% three pointers, and 76.54% free throws. They are 1-2 (2-1 ATS) with an average of 75.33 points scored per game and 79.67 allowed per game, with averages of 36.00 rebounds, 11.67 offensive assists, and 15.67 turnovers/game. Defensively, the Beach average 34.33 rebounds, 16.33 assists, and 15.33 turnovers per game.