College basketball fans will get an absolute treat on Saturday with a rare marquee nonconfrence showdown in the month of February between No. 1 Michigan and No. 3 Duke. After No. 2 Houston lost earlier this week to Iowa State,

Preview the Feb 21 matchup between the Michigan Wolverines and Duke Blue Devils with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Two of the top-ranked teams in the nation will square off in the nation's capital on Saturday in what might be a potential Final Four preview.

The new wave is driven by coaches who want their teams to be tested like they could be in fast-approaching March Madness.

Duke enters its matchup with Michigan playing efficient, confident basketball, but the Wolverines present a different level of challenge. With Yaxel Lendeborg's versatility, Aday Mara's rim protection, and Elliot Cadeau's improved perimeter shooting, Michigan combines balance, size, and defensive dominance.

It could be a National Championship preview on Saturday night between Michigan and Duke as the Wolverines are looking to separate from the rest of the country.

No. 1 Michigan meets No. 3 Duke this week in a marquee nonconference showdown. The Wolverines moved to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday for the first time since January 2013.

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