SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Michigan Wolverines vs. Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night

Through 18 games, the Michigan Wolverines have a shaky tendency that continues to rear its ugly head at the most inopportune times.

"I guess it's like a big deal? I haven't really looked into it like that. Not trying to be disrespectful." Michigan's Tre Donaldson on Mackey Arena.

“We’ve got to fix some things,” May said. “We’ve got to find some solutions to the problems that we face.”

The Big 10 takes over Madison Square Garden, continuing our College Basketball odds series with a Michigan State-Rutgers prediction and pick.

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While Purdue was carried by center Zach Edey last season, this year's team is far less imposing in the paint and ranks 134th in rebounding rate. Meanwhile, Michigan is 21st in rebounding rate and is anchored by a pair of seven-footers in Vladislav Goldin and Danny Wolf.

The Boilermakers haven't lost back-to-back games at Mackey Arena since February 2020, but Michigan basketball has a shot to change that Friday night.

Michigan center Vladislav Goldin (50) celebrates after sinking a three-point shot against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

Two two games on the college basketball schedule for Friday feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and the Purdue Boilermakers.Trying to find an edge in

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