Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan Wolverines, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, streaming online
Half time report
Just another half standing between Northwestern and the win they would have preferred to achieve this evening. A win is still up for grabs for either team after one quarter, but Northwestern is ahead 37-34 over the Wolverines.
Northwestern entered the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they suffered the last time these two teams faced off. We’ll see if they’re able to flip the script or if it’ll be more of the same.
Who’s playing
Michigan Wolverines @ Northwestern Wildcats
Current records: Michigan 8-18, Northwestern 18-8
How to watch
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Michigan is 8-2 against the Wildcats since March 2017, and they will have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The two teams will face off in a Big Ten battle at 9:00 PM ET at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Michigan is no doubt hoping to end a six-game losing streak on the road.
Last Saturday, the Wolverines fell short against the Spartans, falling 73-63.
Despite their loss, Michigan saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Tarris Reed Jr., who had a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Neyari Burnett was another key contributor, scoring ten points as well as five rebounds.
Indiana usually has all the answers at home, but on Sunday Northwestern proved to be a very tough challenge. They’re 76-72 wickets over the Hoosiers.
Northwestern relied on the efforts of Matthew Nicholson, who scored a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds, and Ryan Langborg, who scored 26 points in addition to six a*sists. In fact, this is the most points Langborg has scored all season.
The Wolverines have had a rocky road lately after losing eight of their last nine games, which has led to a noticeable decline in their 8-18 record this season. As for the Wildcats, their win ended a five-game away drought, moving their record to 18-8.
Michigan hopes to overcome the odds on Thursday, as experts believe they are headed toward a loss. Bettors who pick them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team sits on a six-game streak of failing to cover when playing on the road.
Michigan rolled past the Wildcats when the teams last played in February 2023 by a score of 68-51. Will Michigan repeat its success, or do the Wildcats have a better game plan this time? We’ll find out soon enough.
Prospect
Northwestern is a huge 12.5-point favorite against Michigan, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were in complete agreement with the betting community on this, as the game opened with a 12.5-point lead, and stayed there.
The high/low is 139 pips.
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Series history
Michigan has won 8 of its last 10 games against Northwestern.
- February 02, 2023 – Michigan 68 vs. Northwestern 51
- January 15, 2023 – Michigan 85 vs. Northwestern 78
- January 26, 2022 – Michigan 72 vs. Northwestern 70
- January 03, 2021 – Michigan 85 vs. Northwestern 66
- February 12, 2020 – Michigan 79 vs. Northwestern 54
- January 13, 2019 – Michigan 80 vs. Northwestern 60
- December 04, 2018 – Michigan 62 vs. Northwestern 60
- February 06, 2018 – Northwestern 61 vs. Michigan 52
- January 29, 2018 – Michigan 58 vs. Northwestern 47
- March 01, 2017 – Northwestern 67’s vs. Michigan 65’s