Northwestern Wildcats

Northwestern Wildcats

Mar 13, 2025

Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers
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Northwestern Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction – 3/13/2025

The Northwestern Wildcats and the Wisconsin Badgers are set to face off on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 2:30 PM Eastern Time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This Big Ten Tournament matchup features two teams with contrasting recent performances, making it a compelling contest for basketball enthusiasts and bettors alike.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers Game Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers enter this game with a 23-8 record, aiming to rebound from a recent 86-75 loss to Penn State. In that game, the Badgers' defense struggled, allowing 86 points. Offensively, John Blackwell led the team with 19 points and five rebounds. Throughout the season, Wisconsin has averaged 80.8 points per game while conceding 70.8 points. John Tonje has been a standout performer, averaging 18.9 points per game with shooting percentages of 46% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range.

On the other hand, the Northwestern Wildcats hold a 17-15 record and are coming off a solid 72-64 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. In that game, Nick Martinelli was instrumental, scoring 28 points and grabbing seven rebounds. The Wildcats have averaged 72.7 points per game this season, allowing 69.1 points on defense. Martinelli leads the team with an average of 20.2 points per game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 35.2% from beyond the arc.

Betting Insights

The betting odds for this matchup favor Wisconsin, with the Badgers listed as 7.5-point favorites. The over/under for the game is set at 141.5 points.

Key betting trends to consider include:

  • Northwestern has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents at neutral venues.
  • Wisconsin has won each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at neutral venues.
  • Northwestern has lost the first half in 11 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.

Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers Prediction

While Northwestern's recent victory over Minnesota showcased their potential, their inconsistency throughout the season raises concerns. Wisconsin's offensive prowess, led by John Tonje and John Blackwell, presents a significant challenge for the Wildcats' defense. Given the Badgers' ability to score over 80 points per game and Northwestern's struggles against ranked opponents, Wisconsin is well-positioned to secure a victory and cover the spread. Therefore, the recommendation is to back Wisconsin to win and cover the 7.5-point spread.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+8.5/-112
49% NW
-8.5/-108
51% WISC

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+324
2% NW
-422
98% WISC

Total Pick Consensus

141.0/-108
39% UN
141.0/-112
61% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

NW
Team Stats Per Game
WISC
72.42
PTS GM
70.69
59.12
FGA
60.56
.441
FG%
.421
.333
3PT%
.333
10.94
ORB
9.69
0.69
DRB
0.74
33.76
TRB
33.5
18.52
FTA
16.66
.733
FT%
.719
14.55
AST
12.31
3.52
BLK
3.41
9.97
TO
10.31
17.64
PF
18.47

Defense/Offense

NW
Team Stats Per Game
WISC
69.15
PTS GM
80.44
54.33
FGA
58.91
.433
FG%
.459
.338
3PT%
.349
9.82
ORB
9.34
0.73
DRB
0.84
33.97
TRB
36.22
19.88
FTA
19.94
.750
FT%
.834
14.33
AST
14.59
3.45
BLK
2.16
13.3
TO
9.88
16.76
PF
16.47

Offense/Defense

NW
Advanced Game Stats
WISC
66.1
Pace
68.7
107.9
Off.Rate
102.4
.313
FTr
.275
.342
3PAr
.386
.533
TS%
.516
49.8
TRB%
48.1
55.8
AST%
48.3
10.3
STL%
7.1
10.7
BLK%
11.0
.498
eFG%
.485
12.8
TOV%
13.1
31.2
ORB%
26.5
.230
TF/FGA
.198

Defense/Offense

NW
Advanced Game Stats
WISC
66.1
Pace
68.7
103.1
Off.Rate
116.6
.366
FTr
.338
.393
3PAr
.474
.542
TS%
.588
50.2
TRB%
51.9
61.0
AST%
54.0
8.2
STL%
7.8
8.9
BLK%
5.8
.499
eFG%
.542
17.3
TOV%
12.6
30.1
ORB%
28.2
.274
TF/FGA
.282

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
NW WISC
NW WISC
Consensus
+7.5 (-111)
-7.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-111)
-8.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-112)
-7.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-112)
-8.5 (-108)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+8.0 (-110)
-8.0 (-110)
+7.5 (-105)
-7.5 (-110)
+9.0 (-105)
-9.0 (-115)
+7.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
NW WISC
NW WISC
Consensus
+257
-322
+324
-422
+260
-325
+320
-410
+255
-320
+310
-400
+310
-400
+340
-455
+275
-350
+328
-430
+260
-325
+310
-400
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
139.5 (-115)
139.5 (-105)
141.0 (-110)
141.0 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-112)
141.5 (-108)
139.5 (-115)
139.5 (-105)
140.5 (-115)
140.5 (-105)
141.5 (-108)
141.5 (-117)
141.0 (-110)
141.0 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-110)
141.5 (-115)
141.5 (-105)

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