No. 5 VCU vs. No.
4 Michigan
Time: 12:15PM
ET
Venue: The
Palace of Auburn Hills
TV: CBS
Records: VCU
27-8; Michigan 27-7
VCU stat leaders: Points
– Treveon Graham (15.2 ppg); Rebounds – Juvonte Reddic (8.2 rpg); Assists – Darius
Theus (4.9 apg); Steals – Briante Weber (2.7 spg).
Michigan stat
leaders: Points – Trey Burke (18.8 ppg); Rebounds – Mitch McGary (5.6
rpg); Assists – Burke (6.7 apg); Steals – Burke (1.6 spg).
Current Streaks: VCU
W1, Michigan W1
Point Spread: Michigan
-3.5
Prediction: I
have gone back and forth on this game. I really think it should be a fantastic
contest. I think VCU will pose its problems for Michigan with the aggressive press,
but I also think the Wolverines will find their fair share of transition
baskets thanks to their solid ball handling. Michigan will turn it over more
than usual, but it will also get some good looks at the basket in the paint and
from 3-point land. With the game being at The Palace, and Michigan getting the
support from the crowd, I see it shooting well. The real key will be how well
Michigan plays on defense and if it can keep VCU from getting high-percentage looks.
In the end, I think Michigan will do just enough to win. Michigan 76, VCU 71
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