Northwestern vs Michigan Picks and Prediction – 1/19/2025

The Northwestern Wildcats will be on the road Sunday with eleven wins and six losses on the year following a narrow 2 point victory in overtime against Maryland in their last outing. Offensively the Wildcats have averaged nearly 74 points on 44.2% from the floor overall. Defensively Northwestern has held their own allowing 66.9 points per game through 17 games played this season. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Nick Marinelli leads the Northwestern offense this season averaging 19.9 points per game. Brooks Barnhizer is second on the roster averaging 18 points and leads Northwestern averaging 9.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. Jalen Leach is third on the team averaging 13.7 points per game as the only other player on the roster in double digits.

The Michigan Wolverines will be back home Sunday thirteen wins and four losses on the year following an overtime loss on the road to Minnesota in their last outing. Offensively the Wolverine to rolling this season averaging 85.1 points on 51.9% shooting from the floor. Defensively Michigan has been just as strong allowing 68.1 points per game this season through 17 games played.

Vladislav Goldin leads the Michigan offense this season averaging 15.4 points per game. Tre Donaldson is second on the roster averaging 12.6 points and adds a team leading 4.2 assist. Roddy Gayle Jr averages a third best 12.5 points and Nimari Burnett averages 10.9 points per game this season. Big man Danny Wolf averages 12.4 points and leads Michigan pulling in 10.1 rebounds.

Despite the recent loss Michigan is the better team in this matchup and will get back to their winning ways on Sunday. Look for the Wolverines to dominate this game on both sides of the ball on their home floor resulting in the victory. Take Michigan to do the job as they get the win and cover at home against Northwestern. Final Score Prediction, Michigan Wolverines win and cover 76-63.