The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-13, 2-7 Big 10) welcome the Michigan Wolverines (11-8, 2-6 Big 10) to Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Cornhuskers will try to snap their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and will air on ESPNU.
Michigan Wolverines at Nebraska Cornhuskers ATS Odds
Both teams lost a winnable game in their last matchup. The Cornhuskers fell to the 24th-ranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 75-72, while the Wolverines were defeated by the 21st-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini, 64-62.
Michigan had a turnover percentage of 2.8 (better than their season average of 14.6) while Nebraska had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 14.7). Thorir Thorbjarnarson had a solid game for Nebraska with 17 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Michigan was lifted by Zavier Simpson, who put up 17 points.
The Wolverines won the lone game between these two teams last season, 82-53. Michigan’s 0.185 free throw rate was their largest strength over Nebraska, who had a rate of 0.075. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Nebraska should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Nebraska ranks eighth in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.1 percent), while Michigan forces the 23rd-fewest turnovers (16.7 percent). Furthermore, the 60th-ranked offense of the Wolverines (offensive efficiency of 108.7) will attempt to take advantage of the 269th-ranked defense of the Cornhuskers (defensive efficiency of 102.8).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Nebraska, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks eighth in three pointers allowed per game (16.1) while Nebraska ranks 267th (26.2).
- The Wolverines rank 150th in rebounds per game (35.7) while the Cornhuskers rank 276th in rebounds allowed per game (45.9).
- Michigan ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Nebraska ranks 27th (5.2).
- The Wolverines rank 20th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while the Cornhuskers rank 191st (14.3).
- Michigan ranks 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Nebraska ranks 169th (5.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (4.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
- The Cornhuskers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 2.9 for the season.
