The Wisconsin Badgers hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights pay a visit to Kohl Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Wisconsin Badgers as -18-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wisconsin Badgers sit at 8-6 (4-10 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are currently 6-8 (6-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Wisconsin is 8-6 OU, and Rutgers is 4-6 OU.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Wisconsin Badgers at No. 66 and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at No. 267 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Rutgers is ranked No. 101 in NCAA basketball at 38.43 per game. Contrast that with Wisconsin's No. 64 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Wisconsin is the No. 210-ranked team in the country at 5.71 per game, while Rutgers rates No. 237 at 5.21 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Scarlet Knights got 20 points from Omari Grier, but it was Indiana that prevailed in a 79-72 final on Wednesday at Louis Brown Athletic Center.
Wisconsin got 17 points from Nigel Hayes but lost anyway, 61-55, to Purdue on Tuesday at Kohl Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Rutgers at Maryland, Wednesday, January 6th
Wisconsin at Indiana, Tuesday, January 5th