Oakland arrives at Crisler Center without Harrison Hochberg (foot, OUT) and Winters Grady (undisclosed, OUT), depleting a mid-major roster that finished just 16-16 overall. Michigan, meanwhile, is a Big Ten juggernaut running a 37-3 overall record — one of the nation's elite programs operating at home. The combination of Oakland's injury-thinned depth and Michigan's overwhelming talent and home-court advantage makes the Wolverines a strong cover candidate even at -27.5.