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Saturday is busy in college basketball, including this Big Ten battle in Pinnacle Bank Arena. At 6:30 p.m. EDT, the Michigan Wolverines (8-15; 7-16-0 ATS) and Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-8; 14-10-0 ATS) will lock horns for the first time this season. Entering this matchup, Michigan has eight straight victories over the Cornhuskers. Will the Wolverines strike again, or is Nebraska's home-court advantage too much to overcome this time?
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This season has been brutal for Michigan, especially against conference foes. However, their last time on the court was a four-point victory over a ranked Wisconsin program. The school that KenPom has as the lowest rated in the Big Ten will try to steal another win on Saturday. For the Wolverines, it hinges on their offensive production. Michigan puts up 76.8 points per game on 46.1% shooting. They knock down 36.9% of their threes and 71.3% of their free throws. They're shaky with offensive rebounding and ball security. Let's see if Dug McDaniel (16.8 ppg) and company can earn another win.
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— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) February 8, 2024
Flipping to their defense, Michigan allows the most points per game among Big Ten programs (78.3). Michigan's foes hit 45.5% of their field goals and 35.5% of their threes. The Wolverines have allowed 80+ points in four of their last five road contests. Michigan's turnover differential is -2.7, while the team is +1.9 on the glass. Can they contain the Cornhuskers?