Predictions for Mich/Western Mich bball
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:33 PM ^
69-Michigan
47-Western
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:37 PM ^
I hope Western keeps it close, because I think this teams needs practice closing out games more than anything else right now.
December 4th, 2012 at 12:07 AM ^
You aren't wrong about this team needing to close out close games. But, when playing a team that is clearly inferior, this team needs to be able to get a lead and keep the pressure on until Beilein clears the bench. I would like to see a 10-14 point halftime lead and end with 16-20+ win. I would love to see a 70-52 type game, but I guess it's a bit closer after allowing a late run. 76-68 Michigan with Stauskas hitting lots of free throws in the last couple minutes.
December 4th, 2012 at 11:29 AM ^
of the game--playing a complete game, start to finish--would be more useful.
December 4th, 2012 at 12:37 PM ^
If we blow them out, Belein can experiment with different lineups and plays that could be useful down the stretch. Close games should be the ones we win over competition that is supposed to beat us!
December 4th, 2012 at 9:56 AM ^
It's just hoops, but I like where your head is at.
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:46 PM ^
Michigan will score more points than Western Michigan.
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:47 PM ^
Bold move stepping out with a prediction against Western Michigan.
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:53 PM ^
that Michigan wins in convincing fashion - 79 to 61
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^
77-60
December 3rd, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^
michigan 737 western-37.685
December 4th, 2012 at 12:13 AM ^
I bet you a dollar that this isn't the score.
December 4th, 2012 at 12:27 AM ^
Upvoted for large and strange sig. Whaa?
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:01 PM ^
Michigan wins 83-61. Robinson III goes for 20+.
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:10 PM ^
Easy win... Next question
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:20 PM ^
Michigan rolls 84 to 59. 4 more threes for Stauskas.
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:21 PM ^
Prediction?
PAIN
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:32 PM ^
this game draws very little interest to me.
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:35 PM ^
I don't know how you people can look ahead, we should be focused on South Carolina!!!
/s
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:35 PM ^
81 - Nik and friends
58 - Broncos
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:36 PM ^
Michigan: Points
Western Michigan: Not as many points
December 4th, 2012 at 1:55 PM ^
I will say 74-52 Good Guys Rock the house.
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:37 PM ^
Michigan is gonna roll.
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:39 PM ^
Stauskas - 35
Western - 34
December 3rd, 2012 at 11:42 PM ^
I'm gonna 1-up you and say Freshmen 54 Western 53
December 4th, 2012 at 12:06 AM ^
BIG 89-53
December 4th, 2012 at 12:08 AM ^
I think Michigan is going to win by 10 vs. Western. I'm more worried about Arkansas.
December 4th, 2012 at 5:36 AM ^
If Michigan only beats western by ten I'll be worried.
December 4th, 2012 at 10:27 AM ^
Michigan will be ready for that Razorback pressure defense, unlike last season when they were clearly overmatched for much of the first half.
Secondly, this Michigan team is way more athletic and better equipped to handle said pressure.
Lastly, and most importantly, Arkansas is a very different animal away from Bud Walton Arena. Oh, and they won't hit 80% of their shots in the first 10 minutes.
December 4th, 2012 at 1:04 AM ^
Michigan: x
Western: y
x > y
December 4th, 2012 at 3:29 AM ^
UM- A Lots
UWM- A Lil
December 4th, 2012 at 7:19 AM ^
before Michigan fights back and takes a commanding lead. Then the game is called early due to lightning. NCAA will still count the stats though, don't worry.
December 4th, 2012 at 8:34 AM ^
The last two times Michigan played western (11/23/2001 & 11/30/2002) they lost. Payback time.
Michigan 87 western 67
December 4th, 2012 at 9:01 AM ^
This is a good MAC team, but Michigan is on the verge of being a great team. Michigan 77- Western-63.
December 4th, 2012 at 9:46 AM ^
Michigan 83-47 Western Michigan
December 4th, 2012 at 10:28 AM ^
I think Michigan literally wins by a mile.
December 4th, 2012 at 11:04 AM ^
Kellen McCormick, son of Tim McCormick, is a freshmen on WMUs squad. He was a HS classmate of my son's, so I'm interested to see if he gets any PT.
December 4th, 2012 at 11:08 AM ^
Far and away, just looking at Western's summary numbers, we are the more productive, opportunistic team, right down to being 4th in FG percentage and 25th in points per game. Western, on the other hand, is 159th and 178th in those respective categories. I have to guess that we handle them fairly easily. I'll go with a 82-62-ish Michigan win.
December 4th, 2012 at 11:30 AM ^
for about the first five minutes.
December 4th, 2012 at 11:38 AM ^
La Vert scores his first points as a Wolverine, finishing with 6.
What do I win?
December 4th, 2012 at 12:27 PM ^
Josh Bartelstein also takes the court, in full suit, and manages to not score, only making his mark in the stats book with an assist.
December 4th, 2012 at 1:51 PM ^
Michigan wins it with a buzzer beater from Stauskas as Duke's players all don WMU uniforms and attempt to hijack the game.
December 4th, 2012 at 2:45 PM ^
Michigan - 73
Western Michigan - 66