Nebraska at Michigan 3/5/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/04/2020 at 7:48 PM ET

The Nebraska Cornhuskers visit Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday for a Big Ten tilt against the No. 25 ranked Michigan Wolverines. Nebraska dropped to 7-22 overall and 2-16 in the Big Ten following its 81-76 overtime loss to the Northwestern Wildcats on Sunday. Nebraska has lost 14 straight games of which all have been in the Big Ten.

Haanif Cheatham is the leading scorer for Nebraska with an average of 12.6 points per game, while Yvan Ouedraogo is the leading rebounder with an average of 6.6 per game and Cam Mack is the third leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 12.0 points and 6.4 assists per game. Nebraska has four players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Michigan dropped to 18-11 overall and 9-9 in the Big Ten following its 77-63 loss on Sunday to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Franz Wagner was the leading scorer and rebounder for Michigan in the loss with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Wolverines have lost two consecutive games after winning five straight. Michigan is definitely one of the teams on the “bubble.”

Isaiah Livers is the leading scorer for Michigan with an average of 13.0 points per game, while Zavier Simpson is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 12.9 points and 7.9 assists per game. Jon Teske is the leading rebounder for Michigan with an average of 6.9 per game.

If Michigan hopes to reach the NCAA tournament, the Wolverines must win each of their last two regular season games to improve their chances of being picked by the selection committee. The Wolverines are 5-2 straight up and ATS in their most recent seven games played and have won 14 of their last 20 straight up at home. In contrast Nebraska is 0-14 SU and 6-8 ATS in its last 14. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win and cover ATS 81-63.

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