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Northwestern At Michigan Basketball (Jan. 29, 2018) Game Preview: Game Time Start, Channel Info

The Northwestern Wildcats will visit the No. 25 Michigan Wolverines on Monday night, and here is everything you need to know before the game.

Northwestern vs. Michigan Basketball preview

Northwestern (13-9, 4-5 in Big Ten) has won two straight and is eighth in its conference. The Wildcats will host the Wolverines on February 6.

According to some reports, Michigan (16-6, 6-4 in Big Ten) is the only team this season to average more than 1.3 points per possession and still lose a game. The Wolverines suffered a brutal 92-88 loss to Purdue on Thursday, but they remain fifth in their conference.

Michigan vs. Northwestern: 

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When: 7:00 PM EST

Where: Crisler Arena

TV: FS1

Streaming: FoxSports2Go

Northwestern averages 73 points per game, but allows 67.1 to opponents. The Wildcats boast a solid core of players led by Scottie Lindsey (14 PPG) and Bryant McIntosh (13.0 PPG). Vic Law, who also averages 12.9 per game and Derek Pardon (11.5 PPG) are also major assets to the lineup.

Another big matchup to watch on Monday night is Notre Dame at Duke.  That game will begin at 7 pm EST and will air on ESPN. Riddled by injuries, the Fighting Irish have lost five in a row, including two at home.

MADISON, WI – FEBRUARY 12: Vic Law #4 of the Northwestern Wildcats is fouled by Ethan Happ #22 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half of a game at the Kohl Center on February 12, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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