"Michigan's +607 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 18.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 87.3 points per game (10th in college basketball) while giving up 68.9 per contest (56th in college basketball). The Wolverines score 17.2 more points than the Boilermakers give up (70.1)."
"The Wolverines are scoring 92.9 points per game this year when playing at home, which is 10.8 more points than they're averaging on the road (82.1). In its last 10 games, Michigan has been putting up 78.8 points per game, an average that's much lower than the 87.3 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 season."
"Purdue is outscoring opponents by 11.6 points per game, with a +395 scoring differential overall. It puts up 81.7 points per game (55th in college basketball) and allows 70.1 per contest (74th in college basketball)."
The Big Ten championship game features No. 1 Michigan (31-2, 19-1 Big Ten) against No. 7 Purdue (26-8, 13-7 Big Ten) on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET at United Center, with CBS providing live coverage. Michigan defeated Wisconsin 68-65 in its previous game, with Aday Mara scoring 16 points. Purdue beat UCLA 73-66, led by Oscar Cluff's 17 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists. Michigan averages 87.3 points per game while allowing 68.9, maintaining a +607 scoring differential. Purdue scores 81.7 points per game and allows 70.1, with a +395 scoring differential. Michigan scores significantly more at home (92.9 points) compared to away (82.1 points).
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