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Game time: January 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Kohl Center — Madison, WI

Article updated Jan 10, 6:18 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will face off against the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten Conference matchup at the Kohl Center in Madison. Minnesota is looking to bounce back

Game outlook

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will face off against the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten Conference matchup at the Kohl Center in Madison. Minnesota is looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Ohio State, while Wisconsin enters the game on a four-game winning streak. Both teams have some key players who are questionable for the game. Wisconsin is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -13.5. For more in-depth analysis and sports wagering options, check out the best sports betting promos.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Gophers +613 | Badgers -1,000

Spread: Golden Gophers +13.5 (-110) | Badgers -13.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 91%.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have shown consistency in both their offensive and defensive performance this season. Offensively, they score an average of 68.8 points per game, shooting 44.8% overall and 31.1% from beyond the arc. Defensively, they allow an average of 66.7 points per game and hold opponents to 42.7% shooting overall and 33.4% from 3-point territory. Dawson Garcia leads the team in scoring with 18.2 points per game, followed by Michael Mitchell Jr at 12.8 points per game. Lu'Cye Patterson leads in assists with 3.9 per game, while Femi Odukale leads in steals at 1.7 per game and Parker Fox leads in blocked shots with 1.4 per game. With a power ranking of 181, the Golden Gophers have a record of 15-18 this season. For more insight into handicapping, consider trying our NCAAB Betting Picks.

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Wisconsin Badgers Analysis

The Wisconsin Badgers have a strong offense, averaging 83.3 points per game and shooting 46.9% overall and 35.1% from three-point land. On defense, they hold opponents to 41.2% shooting overall and 30.5% from beyond the arc. John Tonje leads the team in scoring with 18.4 points per game, followed by John Blackwell with 15.8 points per game. Max Klesmit leads in assists and steals, while Nolan Winter leads in rebounds and Steven Crowl leads in blocked shots. The Badgers have a power ranking of 34 and are 24-10 overall. They are ranked 34th for offense and 197th for defense. Their next matchup is against Minnesota, who have lost their last 3 matchups against Wisconsin. Make the right choice by selecting the top NCAAB Handicappers to stay informed on the Badgers' performance.

Wisconsin Badgers Dominate Offensively, Minnesota Golden Gophers Struggle Defensively

The Wisconsin Badgers demonstrate strong offensive prowess, averaging 83.3 points per game, ranking 32nd nationally. They maintain a shooting efficiency of 46.9% overall and 35.1% from beyond the arc. In contrast, the Minnesota Golden Gophers score an average of 68.8 points per game, shooting 44.8% overall and only 31.1% from three-point range. While Wisconsin allows 71.3 points per game, Minnesota's defense is more stringent, allowing just 66.2 points per game. However, Wisconsin's faster pace of play contributes to this discrepancy in points allowed. Wisconsin has consistently outperformed the spread, covering it in four of the last five games and boasting an 8-2 ATS record against Big 10 teams in their last 10 matchups. Conversely, Minnesota has struggled to cover the spread, doing so in only one of the last six games. Notably, Minnesota's third-leading scorer, Lu’Cye Patterson, faces shooting challenges with a 33.9% overall shooting percentage and a 24.3% rate from three-point territory, potentially hindered by the team's slower-paced gameplay and fewer possessions.

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SportsJaw Golden Gophers vs Badgers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Golden Gophers vs Badgers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Golden Gophers+575 → +700Moved
  • Moneyline · Wisconsin Badgers-850 → -1,108Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Golden Gophers+13.5 (-110) → +13 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Wisconsin Badgers-13.5 (-110) → -13 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over140.5 (-110) → 140 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under140.5 (-110) → 140 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Golden Gophers
15-18 matchup record · 1-8-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Wisconsin Badgers
24-10 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-10T11:18:50.951Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will face off against the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten Conference matchup at the Kohl Center in Madison. Minnesota is looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Ohio State, while Wisconsin enters the game on a four-game winning streak. Both teams have some key players who are questionable for the game. Wisconsin is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -13.5. For more in-depth analysis and sports wagering options, check out the best sports betting promos.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-23Wisconsin Badgers 61 · Minnesota Golden Gophers 59
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 80-59

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 80-59 on January 10, 2025, a 21-point decision in the series. Wisconsin Badgers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 50-30. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Golden Gophers +13 (-110) spread, Wisconsin Badgers covered, while the 139 combined points finished under the recorded total of 140.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BookieslayerSpread · Wisconsin Badgers -13.5 (-110)Win
  • GustavosintoSpread · Minnesota Golden Gophers +13.5 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Wisconsin Badgers -1,400Win
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Wisconsin Badgers -1,050Win
  • EljefeSpread · Wisconsin Badgers -12.5 (-110)Win