Picks and Player Props Predictions for Braden Smith and Vladi Goldin in the Purdue vs Michigan Matchup
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The Boilermakers seem to be on the ropes as 1.5-point underdogs when they face the Wolverines in Ann Arbor. Street Betting Sites show Michigan as the slight favorites to win at home, but their poor performance against the spread in seven consecutive games makes one question the certainty of their victory.*
Purdue Battle vs Michigan Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total ||--------|-------|-----------|-------|| Purdue | 1.5 | 105 | O152.0|| Michigan |-1.5 | -125 | U152.0|
Although Michigan has struggled recently with covering the spread, Purdue has been on a roll, covering the bet in nine out of their last 11 games, winning 10 matches outright during that period. This impressive run includes a crushing 91-64 victory against Michigan just a few games back on their home court.
It may be wise to steer clear of this closely contested game, and instead, focus on player props for a safer bet. Michigans center, Vladislav Goldin, shows favorable odds of +124 on surpassing 5.5 rebounds during the game.
Purdue
Notable Player Props: Goldin Rebounds, Smith Assists
1.5 (-105)
Goldin has surpassed the prop mark in three consecutive games. His performance against the Wolverines in their previous matchup, despite losing by a significant margin, was impressive, as he managed to grab six rebounds.
105
Goldin Rebounds Bet vs Purdue
O152.0 (-110)
| Over | Under | Odds ||------|-------|------|| Over 5.5 Rebounds | Under 5.5 Rebounds | -124 |
Goldin surpassed 6+ rebounds in eight of his last nine games. His only under performance during this period came against Penn State, a game where he played limited minutes (17) and managed only three rebounds.
Michigan
Moving on to the Boilermakers, their best player prop lies in Braden Smith overcoming a 7.5 assist challenge. This prop presents enticing odds of +112 at Authorized Betting Sites. Despite Smith's record of 13 assists in his most recent game, the odds for him to surpass 7.5 assists in upcoming match seem attractive.
-1.5 (-115)
Smith Assists Bet vs Michigan
-125
| Over | Under | Odds ||------|-------|------|| Over 7.5 Assists | Under 7.5 Assists | 112 |
U152.0 (-110)
Smith racked up 8+ assists in three out of his last five games, averaging 8.4 assists per game during this span. He has managed 8 or more assists in 13 out of 24 games this season, with 10 games resulting in double-digit assist totals.
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- The struggle of Michigan in covering the spread for seven consecutive games contrasts sharply with Purdue's impressive record of covering the bet in nine out of their last 11 games.
- For a safer bet, it may be prudent to consider player props, such as Vladislav Goldin's odds of surpassing 5.5 rebounds during the game, which offer favorable odds of +124.
- Braden Smith of Purdue presents an attractive player prop, with odds of +112 at authorized betting sites, to overcome a 7.5 assist challenge in the upcoming match.
