The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (14-0, 3-0 Big 10) are off to a hot start and will try to stay unbeaten when they clash against the No. 21 Indiana Hoosiers (12-2, 3-0 Big 10) at Crisler Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 6, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Wolverines ATS Prediction
In the Hoosiers’ last matchup, they thoroughly outplayed the Chicago State Cougars, 104-55. The Hoosiers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.0 vs. 21.7) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.616 vs. 0.358). With 19 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Romeo Langford was the top scorer from either team.
The Wolverines had no trouble getting past the Norfolk State Spartans in their last contest, 63-44. The Wolverines had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.085) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 vs. 18.6). Jon Teske was the top scorer from either team with 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting from the field.
Points could be at a premium as two of the nation’s premier defenses face off. Michigan currently ranks second in defensive efficiency (83.1) and Indiana is 20th (89.8).
Juwan Morgan and Langford have been playing well over the last five games for Indiana. Morgan has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Langford has put up 0 points a game during that span.
After the Wolverines won the lone game against the Hoosiers last season, 69-55, these teams will clash for the first time this year. Michigan had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.418). Indiana, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.164 vs. 0.109).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Michigan ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (16.1) while Indiana ranks 138th (22.9).
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).
The Wolverines rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Hoosiers rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4).
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The Hoosiers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 26.0, up from 14.4 for the season.
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).
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