Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction 12/3/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 3^rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wisconsin Badgers Preview

Wisconsin has a 5-2 record this season and are sitting on the 14th place of the Big Ten conference. They have a 4-0 home record and a 0-0 away record and are coming off a 74-63 road loss against TCU. In their previous three games they had a win against Providence, a loss against BYU and a win against SIU Edwardsville.

Offensively, Wisconsin averages 87.1 points per game, while defensively, they allow 73.6 points per game. The Badgers shoot with 45.3% from the field (188th), and with 33.0% from beyond the arc (207th). They shoot with 78.8% from the free throw line (15th), and grab 35.3 rebounds per game (115th), while dishing out 15.9 assists per game (49th) and committing 10.6 turnovers per game (80th).

Nick Boyd leads Wisconsin in scoring, with an average of 21 points per game, adding 3.1 assists per game. Nolan Winter adds 13.3 points per game and a team-high 10.1 rebounds per game.

Northwestern Wildcats Preview

Northwestern has a 5-2 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the Big Ten conference. They have a 3-0 home record and a 1-0 away record and are coming off a 86-81 home loss against Oklahoma State. In their previous three games they had a win against South Carolina, a loss against Virginia and a win against DePaul.

Offensively, Northwestern averages 82.1 points per game, while defensively, they allow 69.6 points per game. The Wildcats shoot with 51.6% from the field (26th), and with 37.9% from beyond the arc (48th). They shoot with 71.5% from the free throw line (180th), and grab 30 rebounds per game (289th), while dishing out 18.4 assists per game (29th) and committing 8.9 turnovers per game (28th).

Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring, with an average of 20.6 points per game, adding 6.6 rebounds per game. Jayden Reid adds 12.9 points per game and a team-high 6.1 assists per game. Arrinten Page adds 15.0 points per game and a team-high 7 rebounds per game.

Northwestern Wildcats @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: December 3, 2025

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last 10 night games at Kohl Center.
• Northwestern has lost four of its last five games at Kohl Center.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 16 games at Kohl Center.

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Northwestern has won nine of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northwestern has won the first half in seven of its last eight night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Northwestern’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Each of Wisconsin’s last 28 Wednesday night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wisconsin ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.3).
• Wisconsin ranks 14th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (78.8%).
• Northwestern ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (2.08).
• Northwestern ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (8.9).

Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction

In this Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Both teams have been very good this season and they both have identical overall records. Wisconsin has been undefeated at home while Northwestern has won its only road game and both teams are exactly 3-4 against the spread this season. They both have been involved in some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 10-2 to the over in their last 12 games combined, as they both have very efficient offenses, scoring 169.2 points per game combined, so I expect a high-scoring affair today. Take the over 155.5 points.