No. 2 Indiana at
No. 7 Michigan
Time: 4PM
ET
Venue: Crisler
Center
TV: CBS
Records: Indiana
25-5, 13-4 Big Ten; Michigan 25-5, 12-5
Indiana stat
leaders: Points – Cody Zeller (16.5 ppg); Rebounds – Zeller (8.0 rpg);
Assists – Kevin Ferrell (4.3 apg); Steals – Victor Oladipo (2.3 spg).
Michigan stat
leaders: Points – Trey Burke (19.1 ppg); Rebounds – Glenn Robinson III
(5.5 rpg); Assists – Burke (6.9 apg); Steals – Burke (1.6 spg).
Current Streaks: Indiana
L1, Michigan W2
Point Spread: Even
Prediction: I’m
pretty torn on this one. Indiana has bounced back strong from all of its losses
this season, but Michigan hasn’t lost yet at home. The Wolverines will need a
full team effort to get this win. Michigan can’t afford to have some starters
disappear as it has had in some of its road losses. Defense will be key as well.
Michigan has proven it can play good defense in stretches, but it needs to make
a commitment to defending against Indiana on Sunday. Ohio State showed that
Indiana will back down to physical play, but the Wolverines aren’t known for
throwing their weight around. Trey Burke can put his stamp on Big Ten, and
maybe even National, Player of the Year honors if he leads Michigan to the win.
I think he does that on Sunday. There is something about being at home that makes
Michigan a tougher team, mentally and physically. It will be a grind until the
end, but I think the Wolverines do a favor for MSU and Ohio State by beating
the Hoosiers and creating a 4-way tie for the conference title. Michigan 70, Indiana 66
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