<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Wolverines? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 146.5 points, and Michigan is favored to win by -10 at home vs. Northwestern.</p><h3>NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northwestern Wildcats +10</p><p>This game will be played at Crisler Center at 2:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wolverines.</li><li>Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like Northwestern at +10.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Wildcats Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><h3>Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Northwestern improved to 11-6 on the season with a 76-74 win over Maryland on Thursday. The Wildcats, who were +2 underdogs, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread.</p> 

<p>Northwestern led 38-37 at halftime and narrowly edged Maryland in the second half, allowing 31 points while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 150 exceeded the O/U line of 140.5.</p><p>In their latest game, Northwestern's offense put up 76 points, shooting 48.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, with a two-point shooting mark of 56.1% (23/41) and a three-point percentage of 31.6% (6/19).</p> <p>Julian Reese led the team with 23 points, while Nick Martinelli added 22 points, shooting 64.3% overall. Brooks Barnhizer contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Wildcats finished with 17 assists and 9 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Northwestern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 74 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 56% conversion rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Wildcats held their opponent to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 19 times, where they hit 12 shots for 63%. Northwestern gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will Michigan Come Through as Home Favorites?</h3><h3>Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Wolverines fell to 13-4 on the season after an 84-81 road loss to Minnesota on Thursday. Michigan, who entered the game as -10.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After leading 40-31 at halftime, Michigan allowed 40 points in the second half while scoring only 31 themselves. The game’s total points reached 165, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Michigan's offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field and hitting 50% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.8%, and they also made 14 of 20 free throws, good for 70%.</p> <p>On the glass, the Wolverines grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists. Dawson Garcia led the way with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Danny Wolf added 23 points, shooting 8 of 10 from the field and hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.</p><p>Despite Michigan's defensive efforts, they gave up 84 points, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. The Wolverines allowed 54% shooting on two-point attempts, as their opponents went 24/44 inside the arc.</p> <p>From three-point range, Michigan's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 9 made threes on 29 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws for 69%.</p>

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