ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Through the first month of college basketball, there’s been no one better than the Michigan Wolverines, with the maize and blue taking a minute to get going before running roughshod over pretty much every team that’s come in their way.
Michigan basketball is ranked No. 1 in NET rankings, in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, via KenPom, and No. 2 in the AP Top 25. Up next, the Wolverines host the KenPom No. 35 team in the country, 7-1 Villanova — another team that’s blown out nearly every team it’s faced.
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We’re up in the press area of sold-out Crisler Center. Follow along as we give live updates to the game.
Starting lineup
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What channel is Michigan vs. Villanova on today?
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Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Michigan vs. Villanova will be broadcast nationally on FS1 with Jason Benetti and Bill Raftery on the call. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Michigan vs. Villanova time today
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Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Start time: 6:30 p.m. EST
The Michigan vs Villanova game starts at 6:30 p.m. EST from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor.
Michigan vs Villanova predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, December 9
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Michigan vs. Villanova: While Villanova has shown signs of formidablility, the No. 1 defense in the country against an OK offense, and the No. 11 offense vs. the No. 55 defense (all via KenPom) won’t likely work out well for Wildcats. However, Michigan is due for a tighter game, so give us Villanova via the spread, but Michigan in the moneyline. Michigan 86, Villanova 75
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Moneyline: Michigan -2500, Ohio State +1050
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