Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 13

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  • Wisconsin (9-6) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (7-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Northwestern / Wisconsin TV channel: BTN

The Northwestern Wildcats (7-6) visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (9-6) on Jan. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Madison, WI.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Northwestern vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Northwestern vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+7.5 -110O 133.5 -110+260
Wisconsin -7.5 -110U 133.5 -110-350

Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+12.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 away games (+7.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.35 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 33 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+4.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+1.05 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games (+0.15 Units / 0% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.4 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.3 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / 0% ROI

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 0% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (249 assists/ 141 TOs) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northwestern has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (470 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.8

Northwestern has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (141 turnovers/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7

Northwestern is shooting 76% from the free throw line (221/292) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 70%

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (446 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.8

Wisconsin has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (446 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Wisconsin has averaged 69.4 points per game (2,152 points/31 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 75.6

Wisconsin has averaged 11.2 assists per game (346 assists/31 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 14.9

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (340 rebounds/15 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.6

Northwestern has 115 steals this season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern has averaged 7.7 steals per game (115 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Northwestern has averaged 7.8 steals per game (382 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (66/161) in the first half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (39/136) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wisconsin has allowed 64.2 points per game (3,208 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (583/1,332) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%


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