COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Texas Tech Red Raiders at Michigan Wolverines

Michigan Wolverines Preview

The Michigan Wolverines improved their record to 4-2 on the season with an 83-78 win over Stanford in this one. Dag McDaniel leads the Wolverines with 19.5 points and six assists per game, while Olivier Nkamhoua contributes 17.8 points, a team-high 7.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Terrance Williams II contributed 11 points. Terrance Williams II is averaging 11.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Nymari Burnett is averaging 10.8 points and five rebounds per game. Taris Reed Jr. also contributes 8.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Michigan is averaging 86 points per game as a team, shooting 51.1 percent from the field, 38.5 percent from three-point range and 67 percent from the free throw line.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Preview

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are fresh off a 72-70 win over Northern Iowa. Joe Toussaint leads the Red Raiders with 14 points and 2.8 assists, while Pop Isaacs contributes 13.8 points and four rebounds per game. Isaacs is also the team’s assist leader with three assists. Darien Williams contributes 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while Warren Washington averages 8.4 points and a team-high 7.8 rebounds per game. As a team, Texas Tech is averaging 68.6 points per game, shooting 41 percent from the field, 28 percent from three-point range and 74.1 percent from the free throw line.

Chris’ pick.

I’m picking the Wolverines to win this game. While I like Texas Tech and their stout defense, Michigan seems like a better matchup against them. The Wolverines offense is more trustworthy and efficient and I believe they will win this game.