Illinois vs. Michigan College Basketball Pick Prediction 2/27/2022 by Tony T.
Illinois at Michigan—Fighting Illini sits at 12-5 in the Big Ten and 6-3 on the road. Good rebounding team in the conference and strong scoring inside. Team converts 34.3% from three in the Big Ten. Defensively second in defensive efficiency in the conference holding opponents to 32.7% from three and 45.7% around the bucket. Michigan checks in at 9-7 in the Big Ten and 5-2 at home. Strong on the glass on both ends of the court in conference and converts 53.6% inside. Wolverines against the Big Ten makes their free throws but shoots only 32.5% from three. Defensively the team is 11th in efficiency by allowing 53.2% around the bucket and doesn't force turnovers. A positive in their perimeter defense against the Big Ten holding opponents to 31.4% from three. Fighting Illini has failed to cover four of five. They do surrender 34.3% from three on the road. Illinois won the first meeting at home 68-53. Play Michigan +1.