At the beginning of the NCAA Tournament the Texas Tech Red Raiders were considered to be an afterthought. Tech was co-champion of the Big 12 Conference but was given little respect for Vegas lines NCAA basketball. However, sharps and bargain hunters have taken notice of the Red Raiders. Tech has covered their first two March Madness matchups in dominant fashion. Now they will be going up against a Michigan Wolverines team that is also on fire. Ultimately the assessment of actual betting value will be key here. The Wolverines are only laying two points at the opening.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Michigan Wolverines
Date and Time: Thursday, March 28, 2019, 9:39 p.m. ET
Location: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
NCAA Betting Online Odds at SBG:
| Team | Spread | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | -1½ (-110) | 126 (-110) |  |
| Michigan | -1½ (-110) | 126 (-110) | |
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Texas Tech vs. Michigan TV Coverage: CBS
Michigan Wolverines
The Wolverines has been one of the most consistent teams for Vegas lines NCAA basketball this season. Late on the Wolverines have covered six of their last eight games with four of their last five going under the total. First round action saw Michigan pay out in a 74-55 win over Montana. Second round play was a 64-49 payout by the M-Men over Florida. Michigan is now 30-6 straight up, 21-15 vs. the odds and 14-21 under the total. Head coach Jim Beilein’s defense ranks second in all the land. By contrast the offense ranks 245th.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech has been one of the hottest teams on the offshore betting sportsbook Board. As an example, the Red Raiders have covered nine of their last ten games with three of their last five games going under the total. In like manner to Michigan the Red Raiders rank third in the nation for total defense and 155th for scoring offense. Owing to that is a record of 28-6 straight up, 17-16-1 vs. the line and 14-19 under the total. Tech in the first round paid against Northern Kentucky 72-57. Following that was a 78-58 cover against Buffalo.
Stats to Consider
Texas Tech has been a good March Madness play with four of their last five games cashing in the winning ticket. Five of the Red Raiders last eight games have gone under the total. In the same way Michigan has gotten the money in four of their last five NCAA Tournament games. UM has gone under the total in four of their last five tournament matchups.
Team vs. Team
At the onset of the season Michigan was one of the top ranked teams in the county. And in the first stages of the season the Wolverines held the number one in the nation ranking. More emphatically the M-Men had but one problem. They simply couldn’t overcome the arch rival Michigan State Spartans in either the regular season or Big Ten tournament.
Matchup to Watch
On this occasion Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver could be the matchup difference with Vegas lines NCAA basketball. Culver leads Tech with 18.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. Most important of all he gives Tech the edge offensively.
Texas Tech vs. Michigan NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
Overall Texas Tech makes for a dangerous dog here.
Texas Tech vs. Michigan NCAA Betting Online Pick: Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech vs. Michigan NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Texas Tech 76, Michigan 75
Check out highlights of the Red Raiders win over Buffalo!