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Game Thread: Michigan at #16 Iowa

Forget about the NFL Divisional Round! Join us to talk basketball as Michigan seeks its second straight signature win against #16 Iowa.

By Drew Hallett
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The Basics

Who: #16 Iowa Hawkeyes (13-3, 4-0 B1G)

When: Sunday, January 17th, at 4:30 p.m. ET (BTN)

Where: Carver Hawkeye Arena -- Iowa City, Iowa

Spread: Vegas: +6.5 | KenPom: L, 67-78 (15% WP)

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Fresh off a signature win against #3 Maryland, Michigan faces another ranked opponent. This time, it's on the road against #16 Iowa, who might be the hottest team in America after its dominant sweep of #4 Michigan State and win over #24 Purdue in West Lafayette. Caris LeVert remains doubtful and should miss his fourth straight game.

Read my in-depth game preview and prediction here.

Read my Q&A with Black Heart Gold Pants co-managing editor RossWB here.

What do you think will happen? Will the Wolverines shock the Hawkeyes? Share below!

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