Spread & Over/Under Predictions For Michigan vs. Wisconsin

After an impressive win over Rutgers in Piscataway, Michigan is sitting at 16-12 with a chance for another Quad 1 win today against the Wisconsin Badgers.

All season long Michigan has gone back and forth between playing really solid basketball and basketball that's just not quite good enough to beat good teams — until recently. The Wolverines have now scored two Quad 1 wins in a row against Michigan State and Rutgers, and later today they'll get a chance for another as they host the Badgers in their home finale.

As of right now, Michigan is scratching, clawing and hanging on as a potential bubble team for the NCAAA Tournament. The Wolverines have been playing better and with more purpose and pride as of late, and that has them 2-0 in their last two against the Spartans and Scarlet Knights. If the team continues this type of approach, they should win in Ann Arbor today and keep climbing more firmly onto the bubble and potentially into the field of 68. Per CBS Sports, Badgers (16-11, 8-9 Big Ten) enter the weekend as one of the "Last Four in" the projected field of 68, according to CBS Sports Bracketology Expert Jerry Palm and Michigan (16-12, 10-7) enters as one of the "First Four Out."

Spread: Michigan -5.5

Michigan lost to Wisconsin in Madison by just five points less than two weeks ago and will be out for very important revenge today in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines play much better at home and also do a better job covering at home. Michigan is 6-2-1 Against The Spread in their last nine games at Crisler. This game feels like it'll be slow paced, with points coming at a premium, but after a 12-point win over Michigan State and a 13-point road win over Rutgers, take Michigan to cover the 5.5 against the Badgers.

The Pick: Michigan -5.5

Over/Under: 129.5

As for the points total, playing the under feels like the move. Michigan is not a fast-paced team, coming in at No. 158 in KenPom, but they play at an electric pace compared to Wisconsin, who is sitting at No. 352. Expect a lot in the half court from both teams, which limits possessions and shot attempts.

The Pick: The under