The Men's Division 1 College Basketball Championship game has been determined.  The #3 Michigan Wolverines face off against the #1 Villanova Wildcats on April 2nd at 9:20pm in San Antonio Texas.  The betting odds favorite Villanova (-320) beat #1 Kansas by 16 points to secure a spot in the National odds makers Championship game.  The Wildcats set a record with 18 three-pointers.

Michigan (+260) matched up against #11 Loyola-Chicago in their semi-final game.  The Wolverines were down by 9 at the half and outscored their opponents by 19 points in the second half for a 69-57 win.  The odds makers favorite Villanova Wildcats are listed at -7(-110) and the road dog Michigan Wolverines are listed at +7(-110).   For the over/under bettor, the game total is 146(-115)u and 146(-105)o.

NCAA stats favor the Wildcats overall.  Villanova is listed as 1st for average points per game and offensive efficiency versus Michigan at 49th and 16th respectively.  Villanova shoot field goals and free throws at 51% and 77% while Michigan shoots at 47% and 66%.  Whether you believe that stats can predict the winner or not one thing is for sure, these two teams are left and one of them will be the Champion 2018.   Villanova is looking for their second National Championship in three seasons.  Michigan's defense has been unstoppable during the Tournament.  The Wolverine's offense has been hot and cold throughout their quest for a Championship Title.  Can the Wolverine's pull off a win against the consistent Wildcats?

 

 

 

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