3 Keys and a prediction for Michigan basketball vs. TCU

Michigan basketball is back in action against TCU and here are three keys and a prediction for the Wolverines and the Horned Frogs.

Michigan head coach Dusty May watches warm up before the season opener against Cleveland State during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Be better on the offensive boards

Michigan has two 7-footers on the roster, so you would think that rebounding would be a strength but so far, the Wolverines have struggled, especially on the defensive end.

There have only been two games played, so keep that in mind but U-M is allowing opponents to get 15.5 rebounds per game on the offensive glass. That's way too many.

Yet, TCU is a strong rebounding team. The Horned Frogs average 12.5 offensive rebounds per game which could allow them to take advantage of a weakness.

Michigan has a couple of things that teams have been able to exploit. Turnovers and offensive rebounding. TCU excels in both of those areas and if that's the case tonight, watch out.

Prediction: Michigan 84, TCU 72

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