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Game time: December 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET

Venue: Kohl Center — Madison, WI

Article updated Dec 22, 2:38 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Mercy Titans will be facing off against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on Sunday. Detroit Mercy enters the game with a record of 5-8 overall and 1-2 in

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The Detroit Mercy Titans will be facing off against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on Sunday. Detroit Mercy enters the game with a record of 5-8 overall and 1-2 in Horizon League play, while Wisconsin holds a record of 9-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play. The Titans are coming off a loss to Northern Kentucky and have dropped three straight games. On the other hand, the Badgers recently defeated Butler to snap a three-game losing streak. Wisconsin is currently favored to win by 28.75 points according to the betting line. Chris Hodges and Aidan Knapp are questionable for the Badgers. It will be interesting to see how these two teams match up in this upcoming game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Titans +3,650 | Badgers -20,000

Spread: Titans +28.75 (-110) | Badgers -28.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 148 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 100%.

Detroit Mercy Titans

Detroit Mercy Titans have a solid offense, scoring an average of 70.2 points per game and shooting 41.8% overall and 36.8% from 3-point territory. Defensively, they allow an average of 75.0 points per game and opponents to shoot 44.7% overall and 33.5% from 3-point land. Leading scorers Oliver Lovejoy and Mak Manciel are shooting around 41.5% and 41.7% respectively. Lovejoy also leads the team in assists and steals, while Ryan Kalambay leads in blocked shots. With a power ranking of 241, the Titans are ranked 280 in offense and 273 in defense, with a 17-15 record this season. Offensively, they rank poorly in field goal percentage but are strong in rebounding. Defensively, they struggle with opponents' shooting percentages but excel in defensive rebounds.

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Wisconsin Badgers Analysis

The Wisconsin Badgers have a power ranking of 171 and are ranked 58th in offense, scoring an average of 81.9 points per game. Their defense is ranked 215th, allowing an average of 72.3 points per game. They have a record of 9-3 overall. On offense, the Badgers shoot 45.3% from the field and 33.9% from 3-point territory. They average 35.0 rebounds per game and have strong free-throw shooting, hitting 84.78% of their shots. Defensively, Wisconsin holds opponents to 42.0% shooting overall and 29.7% from the 3-point line. They average 34.25 defensive rebounds per game. John Tonje leads the team in scoring with 20.0 points per game, and Max Klesmit leads in assists with 2.8 per game. Steven Crowl leads in blocked shots with 0.4 per game. For more assistance with college basketball, consider reaching out to the Best College Basketball Handicappers.

Wisconsin Primed for Victory Against Detroit Mercy in Basketball Matchup

Wisconsin's basketball team currently averages 81.9 points per game, ranking 54th nationwide. However, their shooting performance is average, as they are positioned 184th in field goal shooting percentage and 181st in three-point shooting percentage. Notably, the team excels in perimeter defense, limiting opponents to a 29.7% shooting rate from beyond the arc. In contrast, Detroit Mercy boasts strong perimeter shooting, with a 36.8% success rate on three-point shots. Nonetheless, they struggle defensively, allowing an average of 75.0 points per game and ranking 260th in field goal shooting percentage allowed. Wisconsin, with a 6-5-1 record against the spread, will face Detroit Mercy, a team with a 1-3 standing in the last four games. This matchup presents a favorable opportunity for Wisconsin given their opponent's recent performance.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Mercy Titans+3,650 → +3,650Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Wisconsin Badgers-20,000 → -20,000Unchanged
  • Spread · Detroit Mercy Titans+29 (-110) → +29.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Wisconsin Badgers-29 (-110) → -29.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Mercy Titans
17-15 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Wisconsin Badgers
24-10 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-22T07:38:59.047Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Detroit Mercy Titans will be facing off against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center on Sunday. Detroit Mercy enters the game with a record of 5-8 overall and 1-2 in Horizon League play, while Wisconsin holds a record of 9-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play. The Titans are coming off a loss to Northern Kentucky and have dropped three straight games. On the other hand, the Badgers recently defeated Butler to snap a three-game losing streak. Wisconsin is currently favored to win by 28.75 points according to the betting line. Chris Hodges and Aidan Knapp are questionable for the Badgers. It will be interesting to see how these two teams match up in this upcoming game.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Detroit Mercy Titans 76-53

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Detroit Mercy Titans 76-53 on December 22, 2024, a 23-point decision in the series. Wisconsin Badgers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-26. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Mercy Titans +29.5 (-110) spread, Detroit Mercy Titans covered, while the 129 combined points finished under the recorded total of 147.5.

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Tipster picks

  • 1707662905Spread · Wisconsin Badgers -28.75 (-110)Loss