It will be a clash between two tremendous defenses when the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines (14-0, 3-0 Big 10) meet the 21st-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (12-2, 3-0 Big 10) at Crisler Center. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Wolverines ATS Odds
Both teams had no trouble getting past their last opponent. The Wolverines defeated the Norfolk State Spartans 63-44, while the Hoosiers beat the Chicago State Cougars 104-55.
Indiana played a perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.616. Chicago State had marks of 21.7 and 0.358, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Michigan played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.217 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.7. For those same stats, Norfolk State was 0.085 and 18.6, respectively. Michigan’s Jon Teske led the way, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds. Indiana was lifted by Romeo Langford, who put up 19 points.
The Wolverines won the lone game between these two teams last year, 69-55. Michigan had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.418). Indiana, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.109). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Juwan Morgan and Langford have played well over the last five games for Indiana. Morgan has averaged 0 points per game, while Langford has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
This battle figures to be low-scoring as two of the country’s premier defenses face off. Michigan ranks second in defensive efficiency (83.1) and Indiana is 20th (89.8).
Indiana vs. Michigan Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (16.1) while Indiana ranks 138th (22.9).
- The Wolverines rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Hoosiers rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4).
- The Wolverines rank first in steals allowed per game (3.2) while the Hoosiers rank 132nd (6.9).
- Michigan ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.4) while Indiana ranks 93rd (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 47.0 points per game (8.1 below their season average).
- The Hoosiers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 26.0, up from 14.4 for the season.
