The No. 5 Michigan Wolverines (18-1, 7-1 Big 10) head to No. 25 Indiana to play the Hoosiers (12-7, 3-5 Big 10) in what should be a low-scoring game. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 25, 2019.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Prediction
The Wolverines will be hoping for similar success after just getting past the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last game, 59-57. Michigan’s 7.7 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Minnesota, who had a mark of 21.6. The Wolverines’ mark was better than their season average of 13.2, while the Golden Gophers’ was above their season average of 15.6. Michigan rallied around Ignas Brazdeikis, who was the game’s leading scorer with 18 points on 4-for-18 shooting.
The last time the Hoosiers took the floor, they were beaten by the Northwestern Wildcats, 73-66. Northwestern’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Indiana. The Wildcats posted a mark of 7.1 (better than their season average of 15.3), while the Hoosiers had a rate of 15.8. With 18 points on 7-for-15 shooting, Juwan Morgan led Indiana in scoring.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, Charles Matthews recorded 18 points and six rebounds and the Wolverines defeated the Hoosiers 74-63. The Wolverines’ 4.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hoosiers, who had a rate of 10.3.
This battle figures to be low-scoring as two of the NCAA’s premier defenses go head-to-head. Indiana currently ranks 55th in defensive efficiency (95.7) and Michigan is third (86.8). Additionally, the Wolverines rank 263rd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.209), while the Hoosiers rank 15th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.170).
Michigan at Indiana Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Michigan ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (15.9) while Indiana ranks 144th (22.7).
The Wolverines rank first in steals allowed per game (3.4) while the Hoosiers rank 120th (6.5).
Michigan ranks 10th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Indiana ranks 112th (12.8).
The Wolverines rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.4) while the Hoosiers rank 68th in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 14.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 62.0 points per game (12.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
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