#1 Arizona Looks to Take Down #23 Wisconsin in Top-25 Matchup

Game outlook

This top-25 matchup between #23 Wisconsin and #1 Arizona is set for Saturday at 3:15 EST at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Wisconsin just put out an impressive performance, winning 70-57 as 5.5-point underdogs against Michigan State, while Arizona had an easy home win over Colgate 82-55 and covering as 23.5-point favorites. The game will be aired live on ESPN.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Badgers +335 | Wildcats -450

Spread: Badgers +9 (-110) | Wildcats -9 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 82%.

Wisconsin Badgers

The Badgers have achieved six consecutive wins with three of them considered upsets. AJ Storr is the leading scorer with 14.2 PPG, Steven Crowl has 12.2 PPG, 7.7 RPG and 4 threes in the Michigan State game, Tyler Wahl adds 10.6 PPG and 5.9 RPG while Chucky Hepburn is the point guard leading the team with 10.1 PPG and 3.7 APG. Wisconsin is the 12th overall with 14th position in offensive efficiency and 22nd in defense according to KenPom. They rank 343rd in the NCAA Division I in terms of pace of play. The Wisconsin Badgers have accomplished an impressive six-game win streak, including three upset victories, and are now facing the nation's number one team. The Badgers have strong performances from guard AJ Storr (14.2 PPG), forward Steven Crowl (12.2 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 4 threes vs Michigan State), forward Tyler Wahl (10.6 PPG, 5.9 RPG), and point guard Chucky Hepburn (10.1 PPG, 3.7 APG). With a power ranking of 3, Wisconsin is ranked 12th overall with 14th in offense and 22nd in defense according to KenPom, and the team ranks 343rd in pace of play.