Wisconsin Badgers Favored to Win Against Minnesota Golden Gophers

Game outlook

This short summary highlights a basketball matchup between the 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers and the Golden Gophers of Minnesota. The Badgers, with a 14-4 overall record and 6-1 in Big Ten play, will be facing the Golden Gophers, who currently hold a 12-6 overall record and a 3-4 record in Big Ten play. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EST. Additionally, the Badgers are currently the betting favorites with an opening line of -5, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Badgers -245 | Golden Gophers +195

Spread: Badgers -5 (-110) | Golden Gophers +5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 71%.

Wisconsin Badgers

The Badgers secured their seventh win in eight games on Friday night with a 91-79 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers at home. Wisconsin displayed impressive shooting skills, with a shooting percentage of nearly 60% throughout the game. This win marked the 20th consecutive victory for the Badgers over the Hoosiers at home. Max Klesmit was a standout player for the Badgers, scoring 23 out of his game-high 26 points in the second half, including a remarkable stretch in which he scored 20 consecutive Wisconsin points. Currently ranked 11th in the country, the Badgers have shown a strong performance in recent games, securing seven wins in their last eight matches. In terms of offensive statistics, Wisconsin ranks 87th in the nation for points per game this season. However, their field goal shooting percentage is commendable, ranking 40th, along with their 3-point shooting ranking of 80th. Despite these rankings, the Badgers do not heavily rely on 3-point shots, as they rank 231st in 3-point field goals made per game. On the defensive side, the Badgers allow an average of 61st in the country for points allowed per game. Their opponent's field goal shooting percentage ranks at 272nd, and their 3-point defense ranks at 282nd. However, the Badgers' ability to keep the pace of the game slow contributes to their low scoring defense. In terms of total rebounds per game, Wisconsin ranks just 237th this season. The Badgers maintain a high level of efficiency, ranking 29th in the country for turnovers per game. In terms of power ranking, Wisconsin is ranked 30th, with the offense ranked 157th, averaging 75.65 points per game, and the defense ranked 69th, allowing an average of 66.65 points per game. They hold a record of 14-4 this season, with a 9-8-1 ATS (against the spread) record. Overall, the Badgers exhibit strong shooting skills, with a field goal percentage of 47.18% and a free throw percentage of 76.99%. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.09%, and they average 34.29 rebounds per game. Offensively, they average 12.47 offensive assists and 10.00 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Badgers allow a field goal percentage of 17:24: 3-pointer 16:52: 3-pointer 14:33: 3-pointer 14:00: 3-pointer & FT 13:25: Jumper & FT 13:07: Layup 12:45: FTs Still can't get over Max Klesmit's 20-point barrage in a span of 4.5 minutes Friday night. 😯 @maxkle2 x @BadgerMBB pic.twitter.com/FZM1ck2YyO