Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Michigan Wolverines visit Evanston to face the Northwestern Wildcats on Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Michigan enters the matchup at 22-1 overall and 12-1 in Big Ten play, sitting in first place in the conference standings. Northwestern comes in at 10-14 overall and 2-11 in Big Ten play, tied for last in the conference. Michigan is riding a five-game winning streak, while Northwestern has dropped four of its last five games. Build your bankroll with our free college basketball picks.
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Game Information
- Date: Wednesday, February 11
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL
- TV: BTN
Michigan Wolverines Preview
Michigan averages 91.0 points per game while allowing 68.6, combining quality offensive production with one of the strongest defenses in the Big Ten. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the Wolverines in scoring, averaging 14.3 points per game and also leads the team in rebounding at 7.5 per game, giving Michigan consistent interior scoring and control of the defensive glass. Morez Johnson Jr. is the second-leading scorer, averaging 13.6 points per game while pulling down 7.3 rebounds, helping Michigan maintain physical advantages in the paint.
Elliot Cadeau leads Michigan in assists at 5.4 per game, orchestrating an offense that averages 19.3 assists and consistently creates high-percentage looks. Aday Mara anchors the defense, leading the team with 2.7 blocks per game, which limits opponents at the rim and helps Michigan protect late leads. Michigan averages 41.9 rebounds per game and commits 12.3 turnovers per game. Winters Grady is out indefinitely, and Charlie May is out for the season. 
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 91.0
- Points Allowed: 68.6
- Rebounds: 41.9
- Assists: 19.3
- Steals: 6.2
- Blocks: 6.0
- Turnovers: 12.3
Northwestern Wildcats Preview
Northwestern averages 75.0 points per game while allowing 72.6, relying heavily on individual scoring rather than depth. Nick Martinelli leads the Wildcats in scoring, averaging 22.7 points per game and also leads the team in rebounding at 6.4 per game, accounting for a large share of Northwestern’s offensive production. Jayden Reid leads the team in assists at 5.1 per game, serving as the primary playmaker in half-court sets.
Arrinten Page contributes on the defensive end, leading Northwestern in blocks at 1.1 per game, while Reid also leads the team in steals at 0.8 per game. Northwestern averages 32.2 rebounds per game, a significant disadvantage against Michigan’s frontcourt, and commits 8.3 turnovers per game. The Wildcats do not list any players on their injury list.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mark Ruelle | +4,508.00 |
| 2 |  Nick Parsons | +4,319.00 |
| 3 |  David Delano | +4,224.00 |
| 4 |  Ricky Tran | +3,788.00 |
| 5 |  The Gold Sheet | +3,365.00 |
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 75.0
- Points Allowed: 72.6
- Rebounds: 32.2
- Assists: 17.4
- Steals: 5.2
- Blocks: 3.7
- Turnovers: 8.3
Michigan Wolverines vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction
Michigan’s advantages in scoring, rebounding, and interior defense create a difficult matchup for a Northwestern team that relies heavily on Martinelli for offense. Michigan’s ability to control the glass limits second-chance opportunities, while Cadeau’s playmaking puts pressure on Northwestern’s perimeter defense. As the game progresses, Michigan’s depth and shooting will help the Wolverines build a lead over a Wildcats team that struggles to sustain scoring against elite defenses. Final Score Prediction: Michigan Wolverines win and cover ATS, 84-64.
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