Northwestern vs. Michigan Prediction
Big Ten rivals clash in Ann Arbor on Sunday afternoon when Michigan hosts Northwestern at 12:00 p.m. ET. Will the Wolverines cover as 3.5-point home favorites or is there a better play on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
829 Northwestern Wildcats (+3.5) at 830 Michigan Wolverines (-3.5); o/u 136
12:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, January 15, 2023
Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI
Northwestern vs. Michigan Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 72% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Northwestern Wildcats DFS Spin
Robbie Beran chipped in eight points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday’s 65-62 loss to Rutgers. Beran continues to struggle with his scoring consistency, though he has averaged 5.5 rebounds per game in his last four appearances. There are still good signs for Beran, as he’s made four-of-eight three point attempts in his last two games.
Michigan Wolverines DFS Spin
Jett Howard contributed 34 points (12-22 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday’s 93-84 OT loss to Iowa. Howard unfortunately smashed his season-high scoring total during a second straight in-conference loss. If his ceiling is over 30 points while Howard averages in the mid-teens on a regular basis, he has plenty of room to grow during his time with the Wolverines.
Northwestern vs. Michigan CBB Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 games following a ATS loss
Under is 18-8 in Wildcats last 26 overalL
Over is 4-1 in Wolverines last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record
Over is 10-4 in Wolverines last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600
Over is 12-5 in Wolverines last 17 games following a ATS loss
Northwestern vs. Michigan CBB Prediction:
The home team has covered in six of the last eight meetings between these two teams, while the Wildcats are just 5-11 against the number the last 16 times they’ve played on Sunday. On the other side, the Wolverines are 36-15-1 against the spread in their last 52 games following an ATS loss, are 34-16-1 against the number in their last 51 games following a loss and are 4-1 at the betting window in their last five games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous contest.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: MICHIGAN WOLVERINES -3.5
