Offense meets defense when the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (16-0, 5-0 Big 10) welcome the Northwestern Wildcats (10-6, 1-4 Big 10) to Crisler Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Iowa Hawkeyes, 73-63. Iowa made good use of their 26 trips to the free throw line, making 21 of them (80.8 percent). Northwestern, meanwhile, was 12-16 (75.0 percent). Vic Law was Northwestern’s leading scorer with 13 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
The Wolverines beat the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last game, 79-69. The Wolverines made 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and held the Fighting Illini to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 30.0). With 13 points and 11 rebounds, Michigan’s Jon Teske played well.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Michigan (53rd in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 112.7) takes on the elite defense of Northwestern (57th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 94.4).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Ignas Brazdeikis scored a game-high 23 points in the first matchup, in which the Wolverines beat the Wildcats 62-60. The Wolverines had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 17.2) and had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 13.7).
Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Michigan ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while Northwestern ranks 114th (13.1).
The Wolverines rank first in steals allowed per game (3.3) while the Wildcats rank 78th (6.1).
Michigan ranks 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Northwestern ranks 65th (3.0).
The Wolverines allow the second-fewest three pointers per game (16.1) while the Wildcats rank third (16.4).
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The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Northwestern has defeated opponents by an average of 7.6 points.
During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
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