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Jan 17, 2017; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Ethan Happ (22) moves the ball against Michigan Wolverines forward D.J. Wilson (left) at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin defeated Michigan 68-64. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, February 16th, the (21-4) Wisconsin Badgers will be on the road to take on the (16-9) Michigan Wolverines.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Wisconsin 72.8 – Michigan 71.7 with an over/under of 144.4.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Wisconsin 13.4 PPG > Michigan 9.1 PPG
Points per game: Michigan 74.6 PPG > Wisconsin 73.8 PPG
Points allowed per game: Wisconsin 60.4 PPG > Michigan 65.5 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Michigan 47.5% > Wisconsin 46.0%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Wisconsin 40.2% > Michigan 47.1%
Three Point Percentage: Michigan 38.4 % > Wisconsin 35.2%
Turnovers per game: Michigan 9.4 > Wisconsin 11.4
Rebounds per game: Wisconsin 38.4 > Michigan 29.3
Assists per game: Wisconsin 14.2 > Michigan 13.5
Summary:
Wisconsin is (8-2) in their last ten games while Michigan is (5-5). Wisconsin is (10-2) in conference play while Michigan is (6-6). Wisconsin defeated Michigan 68-64 at home earlier this season. The Badgers are one of the elite defensive teams ranking 4th in fewest points allowed per game (60.4). The biggest discrepancy is in the rebounding department where Wisconsin averages nearly ten rebounds per game than Michigan. The Wolverines will have to shoot lights out from the outside if they want to make up for their lack of size. Michigan leads the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.4). Wisconsin also does a good job taking care of the ball so they should be able to dictate the tempo with a slower pace of play. I think the advantage Wisconsin has on the glass will be too much for Michigan to overcome so I like them to win on the road.
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