NCAAB · Final

Michigan Dominates Saint Louis in NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 12:10 PM ET · KeyBank Center

Michigan Wolverines 95, Saint Louis Billikens 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Saint Louis Billikens vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines beat Saint Louis Billikens 95-72 at KeyBank Center on March 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Saint Louis Billikens vs Michigan Wolverines?

Michigan Wolverines were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the Michigan Wolverines secured a decisive victory over the Saint Louis Billikens, finishing the game with a score of 95 to 72. This matchup, held at the KeyBank Center, showcased Michigan’s strength as they improved their impressive home record to 34-3. The Wolverines came into the game with a recent form of 8-2 over their last ten games, although they were looking to bounce back from a loss to the Purdue Boilermakers just days earlier. With an average of 77.3 points scored and 70.1 points allowed during this stretch, Michigan demonstrated their offensive capabilities throughout the contest.

Conversely, the Saint Louis Billikens, boasting a strong away record of 29-6, had their own challenges. They entered the game with a record of 6-4 in their last ten outings, but were also on a one-game losing streak after a narrow defeat to the Dayton Flyers. The Billikens averaged 77.8 points scored and allowed 72.8 points in their recent games, indicating a competitive but inconsistent performance leading up to this matchup.

Historically, the Wolverines and Billikens have faced each other in previous meetings, but this game was particularly significant given the stakes of the tournament. The Wolverines were favored to win, with the betting lines from DraftKings showing Michigan at -12.5 on the spread and a money line of -800, while Saint Louis was at +550. The total points over/under was set at 161.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair.

In terms of player performance, the Wolverines were able to leverage their home-court advantage effectively, particularly in the second half, where they outscored the Billikens significantly. Key scoring plays included multiple layups and free throws that helped to extend their lead. The Wolverines' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure was evident throughout the game.

The conditions of the game also played a role, as the atmosphere in the KeyBank Center was electric, with a strong showing of Michigan supporters. The Wolverines' home environment has historically been a challenging place for opposing teams, and this game was no exception.

Injuries were not highlighted in the block, suggesting that both teams were able to field their strongest lineups for this important contest. This allowed for a full display of talent from both sides, although Michigan's depth and skill were particularly pronounced.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a showcase of Michigan’s offensive prowess and strategic execution, making it a memorable matchup in the NCAAB landscape. The final score of 95-72 not only reflects the Wolverines’ dominance but also sets the stage for their upcoming challenges as they continue their tournament journey.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MICH -12.5	161.5 o -110 / u -110	Saint Louis Billikens +550 · Michigan Wolverines -800

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Leaders

PointsYaxel Lendeborg25Michigan Wolverines
AssistsElliot Cadeau7Michigan Wolverines
ReboundsMorez Johnson Jr.8Michigan Wolverines
PointsAmari McCottry14Saint Louis Billikens
AssistsRobbie Avila5Saint Louis Billikens
ReboundsAmari McCottry5Saint Louis Billikens

Recent form

Michigan Wolverines

Last 10: 8-2Streak L177.3 scored · 70.1 allowed per game5-1 at home

L72-80vs Purdue BoilermakersMar 15
W68-65vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 14
W71-67vs Ohio State BuckeyesMar 13
W90-80vs Michigan State SpartansMar 8
W71-68at Iowa HawkeyesMar 6
W84-70at Illinois Fighting IlliniFeb 28
W77-67vs Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 25
L63-68at Duke Blue DevilsFeb 21
W91-80at Purdue BoilermakersFeb 17
W86-56vs UCLA BruinsFeb 14

Saint Louis Billikens

Last 10: 6-4Streak L177.8 scored · 72.8 allowed per game1-3 away

L69-70vs Dayton FlyersMar 14
W88-81vs George Washington RevolutionariesMar 13
L57-86at George Mason PatriotsMar 7
W79-65vs Loyola Chicago RamblersMar 5
W91-76vs Duquesne DukesMar 1
L62-77at Dayton FlyersFeb 25
W88-75vs VCU RamsFeb 21
L76-81at Rhode Island RamsFeb 18
W86-59at Loyola Chicago RamblersFeb 14
W82-58vs La Salle ExplorersFeb 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Saint Louis	29-6	-	15-3
VCU	28-8	-	15-3
Saint Joseph's	24-12	2	13-5
Dayton	25-12	3	12-6
George Mason	23-10	4	11-7
Davidson	20-14	5	10-8
Duquesne	18-15	6	9-9
George Washington	19-16	7	8-10
Fordham	17-15	7	8-10
Rhode Island	16-16	8	7-11
Richmond	15-17	10	5-13
La Salle	9-23	10	5-13
St. Bonaventure	17-17	11	4-14
Loyola Chicago	9-24	11	4-14
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Saint Louis Billikens	Michigan Wolverines
Field goals	27-61	34-61
Field goal %	44	56
Three-pointers	10-32	11-23
Three-point %	31	48
Free throws	8-15	16-23
Free throw %	53	70
Rebounds	27	42
Offensive rebounds	5	11
Defensive rebounds	22	31
Assists	16	20
Steals	7	2
Blocks	1	9
Turnovers	8	9
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	8
Fast-break points	10	8
Points in the paint	30	42
Fouls	17	13
Largest lead	4	25
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	8	88

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-50Amari McCottry makes layup (Robbie Avila assists)
2nd Half44-50Trey Green makes 22-foot three point jumper
2nd Half44-53Nimari Burnett makes 24-foot three point jumper (Elliot Cadeau assists)
2nd Half44-55Aday Mara makes 5-foot hook shot (Nimari Burnett assists)
2nd Half47-55Robbie Avila makes 26-foot three point jumper (Quentin Jones assists)
2nd Half50-55Quentin Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (Amari McCottry assists)
2nd Half50-57Morez Johnson Jr. makes layup
2nd Half53-57Robbie Avila makes 22-foot three point jumper (Trey Green assists)
2nd Half53-59Aday Mara makes 1-foot dunk (Morez Johnson Jr. assists)
2nd Half53-61Yaxel Lendeborg makes 1-foot dunk (Elliot Cadeau assists)
2nd Half55-61Quentin Jones makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half55-64Trey McKenney makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-64Quentin Jones makes 5-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half57-66Yaxel Lendeborg makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half58-66Dion Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-69Yaxel Lendeborg makes 27-foot three point jumper (Trey McKenney assists)
2nd Half58-70Roddy Gayle Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-71Roddy Gayle Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-73Nimari Burnett makes layup
2nd Half61-73Ishan Sharma makes 29-foot three point jumper (Brady Dunlap assists)
2nd Half61-74Yaxel Lendeborg makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-75Yaxel Lendeborg makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-76Morez Johnson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-77Morez Johnson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-79Morez Johnson Jr. makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Aday Mara assists)
2nd Half63-79Kellen Thames makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half63-81Morez Johnson Jr. makes layup (Elliot Cadeau assists)
2nd Half63-84Nimari Burnett makes 23-foot three point jumper (Elliot Cadeau assists)
2nd Half64-84Dion Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-86Yaxel Lendeborg makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half64-89Yaxel Lendeborg makes 25-foot three point jumper (Elliot Cadeau assists)
2nd Half65-89Dion Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-89Dion Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-90Morez Johnson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-90Dion Brown makes layup
2nd Half70-90Ishan Sharma makes layup
2nd Half70-92Aday Mara makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half72-92Amari McCottry makes layup (Kellen Thames assists)
2nd Half72-94Oscar Goodman makes layup
2nd Half72-95Oscar Goodman makes free throw 1 of 1

Win probability

Above the line favours Michigan Wolverines, below favours Saint Louis Billikens.