The Northwestern Wildcats (6-16, 1-11 Big 10) and the Michigan Wolverines (14-9, 5-7 Big 10) face off at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats will try to put an end to their seven-game losing streak. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats were beaten by the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 77-73, while the Wolverines were victorious over the 16th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 77-68.
The Wolverines, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6, had a fantastic mark of 37.0 and held the Spartans to an effective field goal percentage of 0.381 (below their season average of 0.523). Northwestern, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 5.3 (better than their season average of 15.1). Northwestern received a boost from Boo Buie, who contributed 19 points. Zavier Simpson, meanwhile had a good outing for Michigan, finishing with 16 points and eight assists.
The Wolverines dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Michigan won 80-60. The Wolverines’ 12.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Wildcats, who had a rate of 17.9. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Northwestern should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Northwestern ranks 28th in the nation at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while Michigan forces the 16th-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent).
Michigan Wolverines at Northwestern Wildcats ATS Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Northwestern ranks 246th (15.5).
- The Wolverines rank 97th in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Wildcats rank 228th (33.6).
- Michigan ranks 201st in steals per game (5.5) while Northwestern ranks 260th (4.3).
- The Wolverines rank 11th in three pointers allowed per game (17.0) while the Wildcats rank 224th (23.9).
- Michigan ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.8) while Northwestern ranks 164th (2.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 6.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 61.2 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
