Butler vs Wisconsin Prediction 12-14-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Butler vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 14th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Butler Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Butler Bulldogs are 7-3 this year after they lost to North Dakota State by a score of 71-68 in their last game. Butler trailed 44-23 at halftime and came up just short in their comeback attempt in the second half. The Bulldogs shot 37.1% from the field, 36.8% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Pierre Brooks II led Butler with 26 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs lost to Houston by a score of 79-51 but did win the six games before that. Butler has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 66.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.5 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game this season. Jahmyl Telfort is averaging 17.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while Butler is shooting 44.7% from the field, 76.5% on free throws, and 40.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are 8-3 this season after they lost to Illinois by a score of 86-80 in their last game. Wisconsin trailed 39-35 at the half, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Badgers shot 44.4% from the field, 34.5% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Nolan Winter led Wisconsin with 15 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Badgers lost to Marquette by a score of 88-74 and Michigan by a score of 67-64. Wisconsin has scored 81.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. John Tonje is averaging 20.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Wisconsin is shooting 45.3% from the field, 83.9% on free throws, and 34.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Butler will beat Wisconsin

• Butler has won each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Wisconsin has lost four of its last five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• Butler has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.

Butler vs Wisconsin Prediction 

Wisconsin comes into this matchup trying to snap a three-game losing streak, but they have allowed 86 and 88 points in their last two games. The Badgers are scoring over 81 points per game this year, but defense has been a bit of an issue for them. Butler has dropped two games in a row, including a bad loss to North Dakota State in their last game. The Bulldogs aren’t as efficient on offense, but they are a much better defensive team to start the season. I think we are in for a close game here, but I am going to take the points with Butler and their defense.