As Michigan welcomes Indiana to the Crisler Center, the Wolverines are aiming to shake off their first loss in 10 games. With a 19-1 record and a NET ranking of 3, Michigan is in a comfortable position, but a win over the Hoosiers would further solidify their top-16 seed status. Indiana, on the other hand, is solidly in the tournament field, but a Quad 1 win over Michigan would significantly boost their chances of moving up the seed lines. The Hoosiers' recent form has been concerning, with a three-game losing streak that has seen them struggle to find consistency on both ends of the floor.
The CHD Scout prediction has Michigan winning by 9.2 points, with a 79.8% win probability, and it's hard to argue with those numbers given the Wolverines' impressive quad record, including a 5-0 mark in Quad 1 games. Indiana's quad record is more mixed, with a 0-6 mark in Quad 1 games, but they have been perfect in Quad 3 and Quad 4 games. With Michigan favored by 15.5 points, according to DraftKings, the Hoosiers must pull off a significant upset to get back on track.
CHD Scout Prediction
Indiana
73
Michigan
82
Given the talent disparity and Michigan's strong home record, I predict the Wolverines will come out on top, 82-73. Michigan's ability to dominate in Quad 1 games, combined with Indiana's struggles on the road, makes it likely that the Wolverines will bounce back from their recent loss and assert their dominance over the Hoosiers.