Struggling Wolverines Face Tough Challenge Against No. 11 Badgers in Big Ten Showdown

Game outlook

The No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers will face off against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, on Wednesday night. Wisconsin has won three of their last five games but is currently on a two-game losing streak. Michigan, on the other hand, has lost five consecutive games, including their most recent loss against Rutgers. This will be the only game between these two teams this season. In terms of betting odds, Wisconsin is the favored team, opening at -5.5, and there has been no movement in the line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Badgers -230 | Wolverines +190

Spread: Badgers -5.5 (-110) | Wolverines +5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 70%.

Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers have recently won three out of their last five games but will enter their upcoming matchup with a two-game losing streak. They are aiming to end this losing streak with a victory against Michigan on the road. In their most recent game against the Purdue Boilermakers, the Badgers fell short with a 75-69 loss. Tyler Wahl was the leading scorer for Wisconsin, contributing 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. The team's shooting percentages were 41.5% from the floor, 15.8% from three-point range, and 85.7% from the free-throw line. They also obtained 29 rebounds, 15 assists, six steals, and four blocks. The Badgers primarily scored points in the paint, accumulating 44. The game against Purdue came down to free throws made, with Purdue making 18 compared to the Badgers' 12. Throughout the season, Wisconsin's offense has averaged 75.5 points per game, with shooting percentages of 47.1% from the floor, 77.5% from the free-throw line, and 34.9% from three-point range. They also average 34.1 rebounds, 12.5 assists, six steals, and 1.8 blocks per game. Defensively, the Badgers allow an average of 67.8 points per game. AJ Storr is the leading scorer this season, averaging 16.4 points per game while shooting 43.9% from the floor. In away games, Storr averages 17.2 points and 4.7 rebounds. Tyler Wahl is the second-leading scorer, averaging 11.6 points, and is coming off a 20-point performance with seven rebounds against Purdue. Currently, Wisconsin has a power ranking of 66 and is ranked 138th in offense, scoring an average of 75.76 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 72nd, allowing an average of 67.48 points per game. This season, they have a record of 16-6 (10-11-1 ATS). In terms of shooting percentages, they make 47.37% of their field goals (#52 ranking), 77.25% of their free throws (#23 ranking), and 35.82% of their three-pointers (#93 ranking). They average 34.33 rebounds per game (#263 ranking), TYLER WAHL GOT HIS OWN REBOUND AND SCORED 🤩 @BadgerMBB pic.twitter.com/6w9RcyZMAM