Round of 64: Michigan-Clemson Odds Preview

The fans at Sprint Center will be treated to a game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Clemson Tigers when they take their seats on Thursday for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game's total is sitting at 138.
Michigan fell 60-50 to Illinois in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday, as 2.5-point underdogs. That game's combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 119.
DeShawn Sims led Michigan with 15 points.
Clemson was defeated 86-81 by Georgia Tech in the opening-round of the ACC Tournament last Thursday, as 8.5-point favorites. That game's 167 points sailed OVER the posted total of 143.5.
Trevor Booker collected a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort.
Team records:
Michigan: 20-13 SU, 16-11-1 ATS
Clemson: 23-8 SU, 12-13-1 ATS
Michigan most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
After playing Illinois are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

Clemson most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Georgia Tech are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Clemson's last 9 games
Clemson is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Clemson is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Clemson is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games