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(NCAAB) Wisconsin vs. Michigan,
Point Spread: -1.00 | -106.00 Michigan (Home)
Result: Win
Point Spread: -1.00 | -106.00 Michigan (Home)
Result: Win
The set-up: No. 11 Wisconsin was shocked at home 66-59 last Sunday by Northwestern, its first loss since Jan. 8th at Purdue. The 21-4 Badgers lead the big Ten at 10-2 and look to bounce back Thursday night in Ann Arbor, when they take on 16-9 Michigan. The Wolverines are only 6-6 in Big Ten play but have won 13 of their 16 games at Crisler Center this season
Wisconsin: The Badgers own just a half-game lead over the Boilermakers in league play, so a win here is a must. Wisconsin shot just 38 percent from the floor in the loss to Northwestern, with the 6-10 Ethan Happ and guard Bronson Koenig being the biggest offenders, as they combined to go 4-of-16. Sophomore Happ is the team's leading scorer (14.2) and rebounder (9.2), while seniors Hayes (13.6 & 5.9), a 6-8 forward, and guard Koenig (13.3), are the only other double digit scorers. Wisconsin's strength has typically been its defense and this year is no different, as the Badgers allow 60.4 PPG to rank 4th in the nation.
Michigan: The Wolverines beat Indiana 75-63 on Sunday, sweeping the season series with the Hoosiers for the first time since 1994-95. Throw in the team's 86-57 drubbing of Michigan State on Feb. 7, and those back-to-back wins give Michigan hope that a second straight NCAA bid is possible. Walton (14.7-4.7-3.8) and Irvin (12.6 & 4.40 are a solid backcourt duo plus Michigan has size up front to combat Happ and Hayes, in the 6-11 Wagner (11.9 & 4.0) and the 6-10 Wilson (10.5 & 5.6).
The pick: The bad news for Michigan is that Wisconsin has won seven of the last eight meetings between the two schools but the Wolverines acquitted themselves very well earlier this season, losing just 68-64 in Madison. Happ struggled against the increased defensive attention placed on him by the Wildcats in Northwestern's upset win and don't think Michigan head coach John Beilein didn't take notice. In fact, when Wisconsin beat Michigan in Madison back on Jan. 17th, Happ made just 5 of 13 shots, as Michigan easily covered as a 10 1/2-point dog.The home crowd helps Michigan to a win. make the Wolverines a 10* play.
Wisconsin: The Badgers own just a half-game lead over the Boilermakers in league play, so a win here is a must. Wisconsin shot just 38 percent from the floor in the loss to Northwestern, with the 6-10 Ethan Happ and guard Bronson Koenig being the biggest offenders, as they combined to go 4-of-16. Sophomore Happ is the team's leading scorer (14.2) and rebounder (9.2), while seniors Hayes (13.6 & 5.9), a 6-8 forward, and guard Koenig (13.3), are the only other double digit scorers. Wisconsin's strength has typically been its defense and this year is no different, as the Badgers allow 60.4 PPG to rank 4th in the nation.
Michigan: The Wolverines beat Indiana 75-63 on Sunday, sweeping the season series with the Hoosiers for the first time since 1994-95. Throw in the team's 86-57 drubbing of Michigan State on Feb. 7, and those back-to-back wins give Michigan hope that a second straight NCAA bid is possible. Walton (14.7-4.7-3.8) and Irvin (12.6 & 4.40 are a solid backcourt duo plus Michigan has size up front to combat Happ and Hayes, in the 6-11 Wagner (11.9 & 4.0) and the 6-10 Wilson (10.5 & 5.6).
The pick: The bad news for Michigan is that Wisconsin has won seven of the last eight meetings between the two schools but the Wolverines acquitted themselves very well earlier this season, losing just 68-64 in Madison. Happ struggled against the increased defensive attention placed on him by the Wildcats in Northwestern's upset win and don't think Michigan head coach John Beilein didn't take notice. In fact, when Wisconsin beat Michigan in Madison back on Jan. 17th, Happ made just 5 of 13 shots, as Michigan easily covered as a 10 1/2-point dog.The home crowd helps Michigan to a win. make the Wolverines a 10* play.
