A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Marquette Golden Eagles taking on the Wisconsin Badgers Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Wisconsin Badgers betting line opened as -7-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Marquette Golden Eagles will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Saturday; they are 4-4 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Wisconsin Badgers are 3-7 ATS. Marquette Golden Eagles are 6-2 on betting the total; Wisconsin Badgers are 7-3.
The Badgers - Golden Eagles odds would favor the Badgers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Wisconsin is rated No. 23 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Marquette is at No. 98.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Wisconsin's No. 179-ranked scoring average of 71.4 PPG, against a Marquette Golden Eagles defense rated No. 149 and allowing 70.56 PPG. The Wisconsin Badgers FG% has averaged 41.46% to date this season, less than the Marquette Golden Eagles shooters have managed so far (47.97% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Eagles grabbed a 80-62 win over the Spartans on Tuesday, behind a 24-point effort from Sandy Cohen III at Bradley Center.
Nigel Hayes chucked in a team-high 32 points for Wisconsin on Wednesday, but they still came up short in losing 68-67 at Kohl Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Marquette home to Chicago State, Monday, December 21st
Wisconsin at Texas A&M C.C., Tuesday, December 15th