Published Feb 10, 7:35am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 10, 7:35am ET
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Michigan will travel to Evanston to face the Wildcats in a Big Ten matchup. The Wolverines have been one of the most dominant teams in the country and are a true title contender.
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| Northwestern | +14.5 (-110) |
| Michigan | -14.5 (-110) |
The Wolverines are currently ranked 2nd in the nation with a 22-1 record. With multiple 30-point wins against ranked opponents, Michigan has been impressive to say the least. With Arizona recently losing to Kansas, an undefeated week by the Wolverines should see them back at the top of the AP poll.
Michigan is led by its frontcourt trio of Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson Jr. They recently combined for 49 points and 30 rebounds in Michigan's last outing versus Ohio State. This dominance inside is a big reason why Michigan puts up 91 points a game.
Northwestern is currently 10-14 on the year and 2-11 in the Big Ten. Conference play has been a struggle for the Wildcats, and they sit near the bottom of the Big 10 Rankings.
For the Wildcats, Nick Martinelli is averaging 22.7 points and 6.4 rebounds. He is the engine of the team and will need a big game if the Wildcats hope to upset the #2 team in the nation.
Looking at Michigan vs Northwestern from a numbers point of view, the Wolverines average 91 points a game versus the Wildcat's 75. That's a 16-point spread. Along with this, Michigan has covered three of its last five games, while Northwestern has done the exact opposite. Outside of the numbers, Michigan is an imposing team. With their ability to both score in bunches and control the paint, we believe a blowout is imminent. Our pick is Michigan ATS(-14.5)
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Michigan ATS (-14.5)
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