Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 15

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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)
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  • Wisconsin (14-17) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Northwestern (17-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Wisconsin / Northwestern TV channel: BTN

The Wisconsin Badgers (14-17) visit Target Center to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (17-12) on Mar. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-120).

The Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin-3.5 -120O 134.5 -115-190
Northwestern +3.5 +100U 134.5 -105+155

Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 61.0% 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 Northwestern will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 35 games (+7.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+6.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 14 games at home (+13.55 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+8.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.00 Units / 24% ROI)

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 12-19 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.95 Units / -25.39% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -5.3% ROI
  • 21-11 when betting the Over for +8.9 Units / 25.28% ROI
  • 11-21 when betting the Under for -12.1 Units / -34.38% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 17-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.14% ROI).

  • 18-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.55 Units / 15.29% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.75 Units / 13.91% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.8 Units / -22.91% ROI

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7

Wisconsin has averaged 4.1 turnovers per game (243 turnovers/59 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.2

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (373 assists/ 211 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Northwestern has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (540 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Northwestern has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (211 turnovers/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (373 assists/ 211 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has allowed 65.5 points per game (3,867 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (810/1,867) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,423/3,183) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Wisconsin has allowed 62.7 points per game (2,196 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Northwestern has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Northwestern has 176 steals this season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,406 points/1,044 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.25


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