Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 5

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  • Wisconsin (13-8) are -3.5 point favorites vs Northwestern (15-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 125.5 points
  • Watch the game on BTN

The Northwestern Wildcats (15-7) visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (13-8) on Feb. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Madison.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Northwestern vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 125.5 total points.

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Northwestern vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+3.5 -110O 125.5 -115+145
Wisconsin -3.5 -110U 125.5 -105-175

Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this game with 56.2% confidence.

Northwestern vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 51.5% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Northwestern and Wisconsin, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 24 games (+8.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 away games (+5.80 Units / 108% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 6 away games (+1.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+2.95 Units / 10% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has gone 12-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 14-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.1 Units / 7.46% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.13% ROI

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has gone 9-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 10-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 11.05% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an eFG% of 47% this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 51%

Northwestern is shooting 32% from three (168/529) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northwestern is shooting 41% (522/1,289) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 45%

Northwestern is shooting 41% (522/1,289) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (187 turnovers/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.2

Wisconsin has averaged 4.0 turnovers per game (85 turnovers/21 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Wisconsin has averaged 8.8 turnovers per game (474 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.2

Wisconsin has averaged 1.15 points per shot (1,366 points/1,191 shots) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.25

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 8.1 steals per game (178 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Northwestern has averaged 6.9 steals per game (240 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Northwestern has 178 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern has 379 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 6.7 steals per game (141 steals/21 games) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Wisconsin has 141 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Wisconsin has averaged 5.4 steals per game (114 steals/21 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (65/174) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%


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