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Dimers ran 10,000 simulations predicting Michigan's 81% chance to win and a 56% chance to cover a -10.5 spread against Alabama in the NCAA Sweet 16.
- On Friday, the Michigan Wolverines face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at the United Center in Chicago, with Dimers' predictive model giving Michigan an 81% win probability.
- Both programs enter as high-scoring teams, with the Wolverines holding a 33-3 record while the Crimson Tide stand at 25-9, and Michigan boasting a 12-1 non-conference record.
- Statistical analysis shows Michigan averages 9.2 made 3-pointers per game, outperforming Alabama's defensive allowance by 1.1 shots, while the Wolverines shoot 50.3% from the field compared to Alabama's 46.6%.
- Based on 10,000 simulations, experts project a final score of 87-77 in favor of Michigan, with betting markets indicating a 53% probability for the total points to go over 172.5.
- The game presents betting edges, including a 56% chance for Michigan to cover the-10.5 spread, as this high-stakes clash determines which team advances deeper in the NCAA Tournament.
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