The Michigan Wolverines and Nebraska Cornhuskers meet on Monday in college basketball action at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Here’s a Michigan vs Nebraska Prediction. This article will include a Michigan vs Nebraska Pick.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines (20-6, 12-14 ATS) were on a positive six-game winning streak, but couldn’t make it seven in a row after losing to Michigan State at home. It was the worst offensive display of the season for the Wolverines, who scored a season-low 62 points in a 75-62 defeat. This L hurts more considering it was a battle for the top spot in the Big Ten standings, so Michigan is now 2nd, right behind Michigan State.
Michigan is averaging 80.8 PPG (39th) and is allowing 71.2 PPG (164th). The Wolverines are getting 37.8 RPG (81st) and dish out 16.5 APG (41st). Vladislav Goldin is the team’s top scorer with 15.9 PPG, 6.1 RPG, and a team-high 1.5 BPG. Danny Wolf adds 12.8 PPG a tea-high 9.9 RPG, 3.8 APG, and 1.5 SPG, while Tre Donaldson contributes 12.3 PPG, 3.4 RPG, a team-high 3.9 AP, and a team-high 1.0 SPG.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-10, 15-12 ATS) went through a tough stretch of six consecutive losses and responded with five victories in the last seven games. Following a four-game winning streak, Nebraska lost to Maryland, beat Northwestern, and lost to Penn State. The Cornhuskers will find it hard to break into the top 8 in the Big Ten; they are currently 9th.
Nebraska averages 75.7 PPG (141st) and allows 72.0 PPG (191st). The Cornhuskers are 249th in rebounds (34.7) and 158th in assists (14.2). Brice Williams leads the team with 19.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, a team-high 3.0 APG, and 1.1 SPG. Juwan Gary follows him with 13.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and 1.2 SPG, while Connor Essegian has 10.8 PPG and 2.7 RPG.
Why Michigan will beat Nebraska
- Michigan has won each of its last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Nebraska has lost 28 of its last 33 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Michigan has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Nebraska’s last nine night games against the Big Ten Conference has produced a total of 151+ points.
- Four of Michigan’s last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Nebraska ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.0).
- Nebraska ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.2).
- Michigan ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).
- Michigan ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.2%).
Michigan vs Nebraska Prediction
Nebraska did record two wins in the last two meetings with Michigan, but the Wolverines own the Cornhuskers in H2H duels since Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011. Michigan won 16 of 19 duels, including four of the past five at Nebraska. Michigan is on a three-game winning streak on the road, while Nebraska lost three of the last five at home. The visitors will be highly motivated to get a W and stay in the race for the top spot in the conference. I am backing them to secure a win here.