The college basketball betting odds menu features a clash between Wisconsin and Northwestern on Sunday, with the host Badgers trying to win and cover the NCAA basketball point spread line.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Wisconsin Badgers in this one found them listed as -10-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Wildcats was expected to move the line.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wisconsin Badgers currently sport a 21-3 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 11-10 ATS. The Northwestern Wildcats are 18-6 and 15-7 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Wisconsin Badgers produce a 9-12 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Northwestern Wildcats have gone 7-14-1 against the totals betting line.
This game puts the Wisconsin Badgers, most recently No. 49 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Northwestern Wildcats, who rate No. 75 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Wisconsin's No. 138-ranked scoring average of 74.42 PPG, against a Northwestern Wildcats defense rated No. 31 and allowing 64.58 PPG. The Wisconsin Badgers FG% has averaged 46.25% to date this season, more than the Northwestern Wildcats shooters have managed so far (43.26% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Northwestern suffered a 68-61 loss against Illinois on Tuesday, getting 21 points from Bryant McIntosh in a losing effort at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Wisconsin earned a 70-69 victory over Nebraska on Thursday, getting 20 points from Nigel Hayes at Sportsbook Bank Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Northwestern home to Maryland, Wednesday, February 15th
Wisconsin at Michigan, Thursday, February 16th