Who's Playing

Southern Utah @ Michigan

Current Records: Southern Utah 7-3; Michigan 6-4

What to Know

The Michigan Wolverines will stay at home another game and welcome the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 18 at Crisler Center. Southern Utah should still be riding high after a win, while the Wolverines will be looking to right the ship.

Michigan came up short against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, falling 75-65. What made the loss an especially bitter pill for Michigan to swallow was that they had been favored by 13.5 points coming into the contest. Despite the defeat, they got a solid performance out of center Hunter Dickinson, who posted a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Dickinson has had at least ten rebounds.

Meanwhile, Southern Utah was fully in charge on Saturday, breezing past the Saint Katherine College Firebirds 100-61 at home.

This next game looks promising for Michigan, who are favored by a full 14 points. They may be expected to win, but bettors beware: they are only 3-6 against the spread when favored.

The Wolverines are now 6-4 while the Thunderbirds sit at 7-3. Southern Utah is 5-1 after wins this year, and Michigan is 3-0 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Crisler Center -- Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $7.00

Odds

The Wolverines are a big 14-point favorite against the Thunderbirds, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 14-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.