Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Wisconsin (16-5) vs. Northwestern (12-9)
February 1, 2025 2:00 pm EDT
The Line: Northwestern +1.5; Over/Under: 142.5
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The Wisconsin Badgers and Northwestern Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here’s a Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction. This article will include a Northwestern vs Wisconsin Pick.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers beat Nebraska, lost to Maryland, and they play Indiana, Iowa, and Purdue next. The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 81.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 41.5 percent shooting. John Tonje is averaging 18.2 points and 4.9 rebounds, while John Blackwell is averaging 16 points and 4.6 rebounds. Nolan Winter is the third double-digit scorer and Max Klesmit is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Wisconsin Badgers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 84.8 percent from the free throw line. The Wisconsin Badgers are allowing 32.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats lost to Illinois and Rutgers, and they play USC, Washington, and Oregon next. The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 74.1 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 69.4 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Nick Martinelli is averaging 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer is averaging 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds. Jalen Leach is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Berry is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Northwestern Wildcats are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern Wildcats are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win
- Northwestern has won each of its last seven day games at Welsh-Ryan Arena following a home loss.
- Northwestern has won the first half in five of its last six day games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Northwestern has lost each of its last six day games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Northwestern’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Each of Wisconsin’s last three road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
Northwestern vs Wisconsin Injury Report
Camren Hunter is questionable for Wisconsin due to an undisclosed issue. Blake Barkley and Jordan Clayton are questionable for Northwestern with undisclosed issues.
Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction
The Wisconsin Badgers are playing their best ball of the season right now, with wins in eight of their last 10 games, and they’ve covered seven of those games. The Northwestern Wildcats have lost six of their last eight games, and the defense is heading in the wrong direction. Northwestern has allowed 78 or more points in six of its last eight games. Northwestern does play its best ball at home, where 10 of its 12 wins have home, but there should be a lot of red in the building. Wisconsin is only a two and a half hour drive to Northwestern. This is two teams heading in different directions. I’ll lay the bucket with the Badgers on Saturday.
