The ninth-ranked Michigan Wolverines (24-4, 13-4 Big 10) close out their home schedule at Crisler Center against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-13, 5-12 Big 10). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last contest. The Wolverines fell to the 10th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 77-70, while the Cornhuskers lost a close one to the 15th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 75-72.
Nebraska had a turnover percentage of 6.8 (better than their season average of 12.9) while Michigan had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 (above their season average of 24.8). Jon Teske had a good performance for Michigan with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Nebraska rallied around Glynn Watson Jr., who had 25 points.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Wolverines won 77-58. Michigan’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Nebraska. The Wolverines had a rate of 0.533 while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 0.340. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Points could be at a premium as a pair of the NCAA’s best defenses face off. Michigan currently ranks third in defensive efficiency (89.3) and Nebraska is 51st (96.9).
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks 129th in rebounds allowed per game (34.4) while Nebraska ranks 257th (38.0).
- The Wolverines lead the NCAA with 16.0 three pointers allowed per game while the Cornhuskers are 23rd with 19.0 three pointers allowed per game.
- Michigan ranks seventh in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Nebraska ranks ninth (10.1).
- The Wolverines rank 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Cornhuskers rank 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Michigan leads the country with 3.8 steals allowed per game while Nebraska is 25th with 5.1 steals allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.4 points per game (7.9 above their season average).
- The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 12.0 for the season.
