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Wisconsin vs. Michigan
The Wisconsin Badgers will travel to the Crisler Center to take on the Michigan Wolverines in an Big Ten matchup (2:00 p.m. ET, CBS). The Badgers are looking to gain momentum after their 64-52 win on Wednesday against the Iowa Hawkeyes. Wisconsin has now won three of their last five games. The Wolverines will look to add on to their two-game winning streak in this game. Michigan defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 58-45. It looks like Michigan has found their groove now late into this season.
Wisconsin Basketball
The Badgers are currently five games back from first place in the Big Ten standings. Wisconsin is 16-11 on the season and 8-9 in conference play. The Badgers have struggled on the road this season as they are 4-5 as the away team. Look to see if Wisconsin can fix their problems on the road when they travel to face Michigan.
Wisconsin has gotten a lot of production from their players this season. They have four players averaging double digit points on the season. The Badgers this year have been led by sophomore guard Chucky Hepburn, who leads the team in points and assists. He is averaging 12.4 points and 2.9 assists a game on the season. He has gotten help from freshman guard Connor Essegian who is averaging 11.7 points a game on the season.
In their win against Iowa at home, Essegian led the way finishing with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Senior forward Tyler Wahl also had a monster game finishing with 11 points and 14 rebounds. In the win Wisconsin shot 52.1% from the field and 22.2% from the three-point line in the game.
Offensively, the Badgers have been averaging 64.4 points a game. Defensively, though they have been great only allowing teams to score an average of 62.8 points a game. Look to see if Wisconsin’s defense can shut down the Wolverines in this game.
Michigan Basketball
With an 16-12 record on the season and an 10-7 record in conference play, the Wolverines are 3 games back from first place in the Big Ten standings. Michigan has been great at home this season as they are 11-4 in the Crisler Center. Look to see if they can continue their dominance at home when the Badgers come and visit them.
Wisconsin has gotten production from a lot of their players this year. They have three players averaging double digit points on the season. Junior center Hunter Dickinson has been leading the Wolverines this year as he leads the team in points and rebounds. Dickinson is averaging 17.4 points and 8.6 rebounds a game on the season. They are also, led by their freshman guard Jett Howard who is averaging 14.4 points a game this season.
In their win against Rutgers on the road, freshman guard Dug McDaniel led the way finishing with 16 points. Dickinson also had a great game finishing with a double-double scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. In the win Michigan shot 40.7% from the floor and 28.0% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Wolverines are averaging 72.9 points a game on the season. Defensively, Michigan has been allowing teams to score an average of 68.4 points a game on the season. Look to see if they can get their offense rolling against the Badgers.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesar
- Spread: Michigan Wolverines -5
- Over/Under: 129.5
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Wisconsin vs. Michigan all-time series
The Badgers and the Wolverines have played each other 129 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Michigan has the advantage in the series with a 72-57 record against Wisconsin. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Feb. 14th when the Badgers won 64-59. In the win, Connor Essegian led the way with 23 points. Junior forward Steven Crowl also had a great game with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan Trends
– Wisconsin is 4-5 ATS on the road this year.
– Michigan is 8-6-1 ATS at home this year.
– The Badgers are 6-10-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Wolverines are 9-7-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Badgers are 5-9-1 ATS following a win this year.
– The Wolverines are 7-7-1 ATS following a win this year.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan Prediction
I love Michigan here at home. I think they blow Wisconsin out in this game. With the home crowd behind the Wolverines I think it gives them momentum during the game. I think Michigan has the better guard play and they have the size in Hunter Dickinson to keep up with the Badgers bigs. Michigan defeats Wisconsin 66-55.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan Prediction: The Michigan Wolverines cover the spread (-5).
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