Michigan Women’s Basketball Seeks NCAA Tournament Stunner Over Baylor

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In 2021, the Michigan women’s basketball team proudly stands alongside their male counterparts as the Big Ten Conference basketball standard-bearers. Remarkably, the Wolverines are the sole conference representative to have their men’s and women’s basketball teams reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

The outcome of the Saturday’s match against the reigning national champions, Baylor, will decide whether the women’s team advances to the Elite Eight.

In Michigan, sportsbooks are offering an array of exciting bets for the contest, including some widely favored March Madness lines. If the Wolverines can successfully pull off an upset against the reigning national champions, bettors stand to earn a satisfying payout.

A look at Saturday’s odds for Michigan vs. Baylor

As anticipated, Baylor is currently capitalizing on their momentum. The Lady Bears have achieved an impressive streak of 19 consecutive victories. During the Rounds of 64 and 32, they convincingly defeated Jackson State and Virginia Tech by an average margin of 45.5 points. Throughout their winning streak, only a solitary game was won by single digits.

MI sports betting apps are heavily favoring the 3 p.m. ET tip on ABC, and this can be attributed to a significant factor. For instance, BetRivers Sportsbook offers a moneyline of -1115 for Baylor to win, making them the clear favorite. On the other hand, choosing Michigan in this market has the potential for a payout of +525.

The game’s spread is either 13 or 13.5 points, varying among different bookmakers. Presently, the most favorable odds for the Michigan women’s basketball team to cover the spread can be found at DraftKings Sportsbook. They offer a line of -110 on both sides of the spread.

The total of 136.5 at PointsBet Sportsbook is comparable to the other apps offered in MI.

Can the Wolverines slow down the Lady Bears?

The over will be easily reached if both teams perform at their season averages (Michigan scoring 75.3 points per game and Baylor scoring 82.6). However, it is not guaranteed as both teams have been successful in perplexing their opponents’ offenses, leading them to the Sweet 16.

Michigan has not permitted over 66 points in any of their last five games, including a surprising 70-55 victory over third-seed Tennessee in the second round. On the other hand, Baylor has limited their opponents to a maximum of 55 points in their last five games. Therefore, bettors from Michigan are now faced with the task of determining which trend will prevail on Saturday, as they consider the total points for this game.

In order to overcome Baylor’s formidable defense, the Wolverines must rely on the consistent scoring contributions of Hailey Brown, Leigha Brown, and Naz Hillmon. These three players have consistently reached double figures in points during Michigan’s two tournament victories.

If Michigan cannot replicate their 54.5% shooting performance from the Round of 64, they will need to ensure their attack remains diverse.

Conversely, the Bears have seen four of their players achieve double-digit scoring in their two NCAA games. Additionally, they have maintained a shooting percentage of approximately 50% on both occasions. It goes without saying that restraining the Baylor offense will prove to be quite challenging.

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