Michigan vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Michigan vs Northwestern
The Michigan Wolverines square off against the Northwestern Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Wednesday, February 11.
Michigan can enjoy a big win and a bet against the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -15.5 to cover the line against Northwestern at -110.
Michigan Wolverines triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Ohio State Buckeyes were beaten 82-61.
Northwestern Wildcats were beaten last game and this was on the road. Iowa Hawkeyes claimed a 76-70 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Michigan who came out on top when they last played Northwestern. A 80-76 (OT) win was recorded. We’ve seen eight Michigan wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Michigan vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks
We’ve lined up expert Michigan vs Northwestern betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.
Game Prediction
Our best pick is that the Michigan can enjoy a big victory in this college matchup, leading us to -15.5 on the spread. The betting line makes plenty of appeal and there are -110 available.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.
Key Michigan vs Northwestern stats:
Michigan -15.5 Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) can be wagered to register Under 21.5 points at -120. When it comes to his Player Points outcome, we are fairly confident he will total below the line.
Latest Nick Martinelli Player Prop Odds
Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan) is available at -135 to have Under 9.5 rebounds. Let’s shoot for a relatively low total and take him to go under the Player Rebounds line.
Latest Yaxel Lendeborg Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Michigan -15.5 on the spread, Under 152.5 and Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) to score Under 21.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
84
-
65
Northwestern
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Michigan vs Northwestern Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Michigan are massive -2000 favorites. They are regarded as 95% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Northwestern, you will find +980 about the underdogs.
15.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 153.5 right now. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you want to bet Under 153.5, there are odds of -105.
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The favorite to hit the most buckets is Nick Martinelli. Odds of -110 can be found for him scoring Over 21.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.
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- NCAAB: 19/01 2025 Northwestern 76 Michigan 80
- NCAAB: 23/02 2024 Michigan 62 Northwestern 76
- NCAAB: 03/02 2023 Michigan 68 Northwestern 51
- NCAAB: 15/01 2023 Northwestern 78 Michigan 85
- NCAAB: 27/01 2022 Northwestern 70 Michigan 72
- NCAAB: 04/01 2021 Northwestern 66 Michigan 85
- NCAAB: 13/02 2020 Michigan 79 Northwestern 54
- NCAAB: 14/01 2019 Northwestern 60 Michigan 80
- NCAAB: 05/12 2018 Michigan 62 Northwestern 60
- NCAAB: 07/02 2018 Michigan 52 Northwestern 61
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Michigan Stats
Northwestern Stats
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 154.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 155.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 152.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.50 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.80 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 143.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.50 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
|
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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