No. 16 Michigan at
Purdue
Time: 7PM
ET
Venue: Mackey
Arena
TV: Big
Ten Network
Records:
Michigan 19-7, 11-3 Big Ten; Purdue 15-12, 5-9 Big Ten
Michigan stat
leaders: Points – Nik Stauskas (17.0 ppg); Rebounds – Jon Horford (4.6
rpg); Assists – Stauskas (3.5 apg); Steals – Caris LeVert (1.2 spg).
Purdue stat
leaders: Points – Terone Johnson (11.8 ppg); Rebounds – A.J. Hammons (7.2
rpg); Assists – Ronnie Johnson (3.5 apg); Steals – Bryson Scott (1.0 spg).
Current Streaks: Michigan
W1, Purdue L2
Point Spread: Michigan
-5
Prediction: On
paper this looks like it should be an easy win for Michigan, and it very well
may end up being just that. However, this is an important game for the
Wolverines. Coming off the big win at home against Michigan State, the
Wolverines need to avoid a letdown on the road against a Purdue team that is
desperate for a win against a marquee team. On paper, this is a great matchup
for Michigan as the Boilermakers have been very shaky on defense. The
Wolverines should be able to score points at will if they are prepared to play.
Purdue can do its fair share of moving up the court as well, but the Wolverines
don’t need a strong defensive effort to outscore the Boilermakers in this game.
Michigan hasn’t won back-to-back games since beating Purdue at home back on
Jan. 30. With the Big Ten in their hands, the Wolverines have a favorable
four-game stretch to end the season. Now the team just needs to go out and take
care of business and not tighten up. I suspect Michigan takes care of business
tonight. Michigan 76, Purdue 67
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