The Michigan Wolverines (20-6) travel to face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-10) on Monday, February 24th. This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln and televised on FS1. Both Michigan and Nebraska will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Michigan Wolverines vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Wolverines Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Michigan Wolverines Recent Game/Games

The Wolverines fell to 20-6 on the season after a 75-62 home loss to the Spartans on Friday, February 21st. Michigan, who were -3 favorites, failed to cover the spread. The combined points of 137 fell short of the O/U line of 150.5.

Michigan led 38-34 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 41.

The Cornhuskers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games

Nebraska dropped to 17-10 on the season after an 89-72 road loss to Penn State on Wednesday. The Cornhuskers were -1.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 161, surpassing the O/U line of 151.5.

After trailing 50-27 at halftime, Nebraska managed to score 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39, but their comeback effort fell short.

Wolverines Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Wolverines put up 62 points, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 21 attempts for a 23.8% rate, while connecting on 62.1% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, they shot 61.1%, making 11 of 18 attempts.

Vladislav Goldin and Jase Richardson each scored 21 points, with Goldin shooting 63.6% from the field and Richardson hitting 58.3%, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. Tre Holloman added 18 points, knocking down 3 of 4 threes, and Danny Wolf contributed 11 points and a team-high 8 assists.

Cornhuskers Offense Breakdown

Nebraska’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 51.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 59.3%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 63.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 33.3% from beyond the arc. The Cornhuskers also made the most of their opportunities at the free-throw line, converting 81.8% of their attempts.

Connor Essegian led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range, while Zach Hicks and Yanic Konan Niederhauser each added 19 points. Hicks was 5 of 9 from deep, and Andrew Morgan was perfect from the field, going 8 for 8. Nebraska also shared the ball well, dishing out 21 assists in the win.

Wolverines Team Defense

Michigan’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 62% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 18 of 29 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Michigan’s defense held the other team to 23% shooting, as they made just 5 of 21 threes. The opposing team also went 11/18 from the free-throw line, shooting 61%.

Cornhuskers Team Defense

Michigan’s defense gave up 75 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. Inside the arc, Michigan struggled, with their opponent hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, going 18/29.

From three-point range, Michigan’s defense held their opponent to 5/21 shooting, just 23%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11, shooting 61%. Michigan allowed 7 offensive rebounds.

Wolverines vs Cornhuskers Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Wolverines have a straight up record of 3-0 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 74 points per game in these contests.
• In their last three home games, Nebraska has averaged 75 points per game while allowing 75. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• The last ten games that Nebraska was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
• Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Wolverines have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 0-3.

Wolverines vs Cornhuskers Prediction

The Cornhuskers come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 150.5, and our model predicts the Wolverines and Cornhuskers to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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