Michigan vs Texas A&M Odds, Second-Round Prediction and March Madness Picks March 22

The Michigan Wolverines could be a value underdog in the college basketball lines as they prepare to face the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Denver.

The Wolverines took a big lead and then held on for dear life for a 68-65 win over UC San Diego on Thursday to advance. Michigan won the Big Ten tournament after losing its final three regular-season contests.

Texas A&M shot 51.7 percent to keep Yale at bay for an 80-71 win in the first round. The Aggies had lost five of seven before that effort, which made them a tough bet on March Madness.

Michigan vs Texas A&M Prediction Today, March 22

My prediction

Michigan 74, Texas A&M 69

The Wolverines had a scare in the first round and should be sharper. They have the size to deal with Texas A&M’s rebounding strength. We will take the Big Ten champion, with +8000 NCAA championship basketball odds, against a team that did not make the SEC quarterfinals.

Michigan vs Texas A&M Betting Picks

My top picks

1. Michigan vs Texas A&M ATS Pick: Michigan +3 points
2. Michigan vs Texas A&M O/U Pick: Over 141 points
3. Michigan vs Texas A&M best point-scorer bet: Tre Donaldson 14+ points

My analysis

Michigan has been a little up and down since mid-February, going 6-4, per NCAA betting trends. However, the Wolverines have been able to pull out the last three games against very good teams in crunch time.

Texas A&M is one of the best rebounding teams in the country, especially on the offensive boards, but the Wolverines should be able to limit that advantage with 7-foot-1 Vladislav Goldin and 7-0 Danny Wolf, among others.

Michigan will be among many NCAA basketball experts’ picks because of point guard Tre Donaldson, who hit big 3-pointers late in both the Big Ten final against Wisconsin and on Thursday. He is your best player prop pick for Saturday.

The Aggies are a tough out and will certainly make this one of the best March Madness games with coach Buzz Williams at the helm. Wade Taylor IV is averaging 19.5 points the last four games for A&M and Pharrel Payne scored a career-high 25 on Thursday.

There should be enough scoring to beat a rather low number, but check late college basketball news for injury updates.

Michigan vs Texas A&M March Madness Best Prop Bet

Wolverines Win Race to 20 Points (+108)

Michigan should be looser after a tough first-round game and come out fast like it did on Thursday.

The Wolverines have a little more pure offense, with strong supporting players like Roddy Gayle Jr. and Nimari Burnett. Texas A&M is shooting 41 percent from the field for the season and depends on second shots. Your best prop bet is for Michigan to get to 20 first.

Wolverines Win Race to 20 Points (+108)

Michigan vs Texas A&M How to Watch

• Game: Michigan Wolverines (26-9) vs Texas A&M Aggies (23-10)
• Date/Time: Saturday, March 22, 5:15 p.m. ET
• Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colo.
• Wolverines vs Aggies Live Stream: Fubo.tv

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Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets