Preview, prediction, Q&A with a Hawkeye insider: Michigan at Iowa

Michigan Wolverines basketball (13-10, 7-6 Big Ten) is in Iowa City for a road tilt against the Iowa Hawkeyes (17-7, 7-6). The Maize and Blue picked up a big win over Purdue last week, but fell to Ohio State Saturday night and are still on the outside looking in when it comes to the NCAA Tournament picture. Two road games loom, starting with Thursday night's clash against Iowa, which is in better position to go dancing but is still seeking a big victory. Iowa has won three-straight games, but they came against the bottom three teams in the league (Minnesota, Maryland and Nebraska). The Hawkeyes have just one win over a Kenpom top-50 squad (Indiana). Below is everything you need to know before tip-off, including a breakdown of key players, analysis on the matchup, a Q&A with Tom Kakert of Hawkeye Report, our final score prediction and more.