Driving for 6: Why Michigan is favored at PBA; Lee's bold words; and Pettit weighs in on Jordy

Nebraska guard James Palmer Jr. (24) shoots during the first half Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Even so, we have time for a drive.

1. Although Tim Miles' crew is 10-1 at PBA this season, Michigan is a 4.5-point favorite.

“Nebraska’s playing a team that has 100-percent belief in its offense,” Cochran said earlier this week during “Early Break” on 93.7 FM. “My opinion is this is going to be a tough one (for the Huskers).

This isn’t a vintage Michigan team, though. The 23rd-ranked Wolverines (16-4, 5-2 Big Ten) rank sixth in the conference with their 47.