Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins coaches against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern won 65-53. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
(AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
  • Wisconsin is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Wisconsin / Northwestern TV channel: FS1

The Wisconsin Badgers visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Evanston, IL, USA.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin-2.5 -110O 142.5 -105-140
Northwestern +2.5 -110U 142.5 -115+115

Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wisconsin vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 61.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.55 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+4.83 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+7.65 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.70 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+2.75 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.15 Units / 9.35% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.15 Units / 1.72% ROI
  • 13-8 when betting the Over for +4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI
  • 8-13 when betting the Under for -6.3 Units / -27.27% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 10-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI).

  • 11-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -2.42% ROI
  • 15-6 when betting the Over for +8.4 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 6-15 when betting the Under for -10.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (368/435) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (368/435) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wisconsin is shooting 79% from the free throw line (896/1,134) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wisconsin has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (317 assists/ 218 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 8.1 turnovers per game (259 turnovers/32 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Northwestern has averaged 1.08 points per shot (665 points/614 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (501 turnovers/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (566 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Wisconsin has averaged 5.8 steals per game (333 steals/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Wisconsin has averaged 5.2 steals per game (109 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Wisconsin has averaged 5.2 steals per game (109 steals/21 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Northwestern has averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,228 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6

Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (127/428) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Northwestern has 163 steals this season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams


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