Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
In an upcoming Big Ten conference matchup, the Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten) are set to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (12-9, 3-7 Big Ten). Last season, Wisconsin
Game outlook
In an upcoming Big Ten conference matchup, the Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten) are set to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (12-9, 3-7 Big Ten). Last season, Wisconsin dominated Northwestern in both meetings, winning by significant margins. Wisconsin is coming off a road loss to Maryland, while Northwestern recently suffered a defeat at home against Rutgers. The game is scheduled for 2:00 EST and will be televised on FS1. Wisconsin is favored to win, with the current line at Wisconsin -2.5. Stay tuned for our official prediction on this Wisconsin vs. Northwestern matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Badgers -144 | Wildcats +119
Spread: Badgers -2.5 (-110) | Wildcats +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 59%.
Wisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers have faced some recent setbacks on the court, losing two of their last three games and dropping to 6-4 in Big Ten play. Despite being ranked 17th in the AP Poll, they are in danger of falling out of the Top 25 with a poor performance. Led by John Tonje, who is averaging 18.2 PPG and 4.9 RPG, the Badgers have a balanced scoring attack with five players averaging in double figures. With a power ranking of 15, they are currently projected to be a 5-seed in Bracketology. Offensively, they are shooting well from the field and the free-throw line, but are ranked lower in defensive efficiency. Overall, Wisconsin is ranked 19th in KenPom and will need to improve their performance to maintain a strong position in the rankings.