The Wisconsin Badgers will hit the floor running against the visiting BYU Cougars Saturday, looking to improve their record and boost wagering bankrolls in the process.

This game is being played at a neutral-site court (Sears Centre).

The Cougars will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 1-1 ATS against the number this season, while the Badgers are 2-0 ATS. BYU is 0-2 on the totals; Wisconsin is 0-2.



View BYU vs Wisconsin Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Badgers, most recently No. 199 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Cougars, who rate No. 141 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 98-82 victory for the Badgers.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Wisconsin's No. 19-rated squad against BYU's No. 56-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Wisconsin rates No. 5 in the country with 11 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 32 nationally with 8.4 per match.

Defensively, BYU features the nation's No. 155-rated defense on the road, allowing 69 points per game. Wisconsin, meanwhile, comes in at No. 158 nationally in scoring at home.

BYU was a 76-55 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against Nevada. They covered the 6.5–point spread as favorites. Nevada was run off the court by the Cougars on Friday as BYU routed them 76-55 at Sears Centre.

Wisconsin was a 66-43 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against Bradley. They covered the 19.5–point spread as favorites. The Badgers blew out Bradley on Friday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 66-43 win at Sears Centre.


BYU Cougars Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
After playing Nevada are 1-0
After a win are 7-3

Wisconsin Badgers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 8-1
Before playing North Carolina are 1-0
After a win are 8-2

A few Cougars at Badgers trends to consider:
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
BYU at Northern Arizona, Wednesday, November 30
Wisconsin at North Carolina, Wednesday, November 30