We’re very excited to introduce our Honorary InsideNU Picker of the week. Every game week this season, we’ll have a Northwestern athlete make their prediction along with our writers. First up is redshirt freshman guard Tino Malnati. He’s one-for-one in NCAA Tournament appearances, let’s see how he is at predictions.
Tino Malnati — Northwestern 34, Nevada 10
Justin Jackson and Clayton Thorson propel a big offensive day for the ‘Cats. The Sky Team takes care of Nevada on the other side of the ball resulting in a solid W to kickstart the 2017 campaign.