Wisconsin vs Rutgers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 6

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  • Wisconsin is a -1.5 point favorite vs Rutgers
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Wisconsin / Rutgers TV channel: FS1

The Wisconsin Badgers visit Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Jan. 6. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Piscataway, NJ.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Wisconsin vs. Rutgers Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Wisconsin vs. Rutgers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin-1.5 -115O 156.5 -110-135
Rutgers +1.5 -105U 156.5 -110+110

Wisconsin vs Rutgers Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 78.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wisconsin vs Rutgers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 37 games (+18.10 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.25 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+8.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.50 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 games (+0.60 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+2.30 Units / 2% ROI)

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -4.25% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.15 Units / 1.2% ROI
  • 11-3 when betting the Over for +7.7 Units / 50% ROI
  • 3-11 when betting the Under for -9.1 Units / -59.09% ROI

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 5-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -31.48% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -1.28% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 16.23% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -24.68% ROI

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (266/312) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (266/312) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (266/312) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Wisconsin is shooting 86% from the free throw line (122/142) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,976 points/1,819 shots) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,086 points/2,666 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.30

Rutgers is shooting 42% (660/1,559) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 5.4 steals per game (75 steals/14 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Wisconsin has averaged 5.4 steals per game (75 steals/14 games) this season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Wisconsin has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (150 turnovers/14 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Wisconsin allowed opponents to shoot 46% (896/1,962) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (118/338) this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 31%

Rutgers stole the ball 228 times last season — 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Rutgers allowed opponents to shoot 39% (334/852) in the second half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Rutgers averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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