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KEYS
Make jumpers: Rutgers defends like hell but allows 3-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights are ranked 336th in defensive 3-point volume, and 46% of Michigna?s shots at the RAC were threes. Michigan has to hit some of those triples to come away with a victory.
Better guards move on: Dug McDaniel and Kobe Bufkin combined to score KEYS
Make jumpers: Rutgers defends like hell but allows 3-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights are ranked 336th in defensive 3-point volume, and 46% of Michigna?s shots at the RAC were threes. Michigan has to hit some of those triples to come away with a victory.
Feed Dickinson: Cliff Omoruyi did a good job fronting Dickinson and making it tough for U-M to get him the ball, but he produced whenever Omoruyi wasn?t on the court. Playing through the post is critical because Rutgers won?t hesitate to play in the passing lanes, trap and dig. There?s also the potential to get Omoruyi in foul trouble which could lead to a bit of a cascading effect for a RU team without much depth.
BOTTOM LINE
This is a must-win game between two teams that appear to be headed in different directions. Michigan played one of its best games of the season at the RAC and now can extend its season with a win in Chicago. The Wolverines have generally fared well against the Scarlet Knights under Juwan Howard and this is a prime opportunity. KenPom calls it a 67-66 Michigan win, calling it a 51-49 game. Las Vegas is more intrigued by the Wolverines, with the spread opening at -2.5.
GO BLUE!
KEYS
Make jumpers: Rutgers defends like hell but allows 3-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights are ranked 336th in defensive 3-point volume, and 46% of Michigna?s shots at the RAC were threes. Michigan has to hit some of those triples to come away with a victory.
Better guards move on: Dug McDaniel and Kobe Bufkin combined to score KEYS
Make jumpers: Rutgers defends like hell but allows 3-point attempts. The Scarlet Knights are ranked 336th in defensive 3-point volume, and 46% of Michigna?s shots at the RAC were threes. Michigan has to hit some of those triples to come away with a victory.
Feed Dickinson: Cliff Omoruyi did a good job fronting Dickinson and making it tough for U-M to get him the ball, but he produced whenever Omoruyi wasn?t on the court. Playing through the post is critical because Rutgers won?t hesitate to play in the passing lanes, trap and dig. There?s also the potential to get Omoruyi in foul trouble which could lead to a bit of a cascading effect for a RU team without much depth.
BOTTOM LINE
This is a must-win game between two teams that appear to be headed in different directions. Michigan played one of its best games of the season at the RAC and now can extend its season with a win in Chicago. The Wolverines have generally fared well against the Scarlet Knights under Juwan Howard and this is a prime opportunity. KenPom calls it a 67-66 Michigan win, calling it a 51-49 game. Las Vegas is more intrigued by the Wolverines, with the spread opening at -2.5.
GO BLUE!
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