Allstate Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Northwestern Wildcats and the visiting Michigan Wolverines in college hoops betting odds action on Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Northwestern Wildcats were listed as 0-point at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Michigan Wolverines will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 14-9-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Northwestern Wildcats are 10-12 ATS. Michigan Wolverines are 10-14 on betting the total; Northwestern Wildcats are 8-14.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 139-rated Northwestern Wildcats and the No. 70-ranked Michigan Wolverines, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Northwestern's No. 194-ranked scoring average of 71.33 PPG, against a Michigan Wolverines defense rated No. 15 and allowing 63.48 PPG. The Northwestern Wildcats FG% has averaged 43.27% to date this season, less than the Michigan Wolverines shooters have managed so far (47.36% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wolverines grabbed a 76-73 win over the Golden Gophers on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman at Crisler Center.
Northwestern earned a 60-52 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday, getting 17 points from Dererk Pardon at Kohl Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Michigan at Wisconsin, Sunday, February 11th
Northwestern at Maryland, Saturday, February 10th