Wisconsin vs Central Michigan Prediction 12/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Wisconsin vs Central Michigan prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 22nd at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are 7-4 this season after they lost to Villanova in overtime by a score of 76-66 in their last game. Wisconsin trailed 35-22 at halftime, but they were able to force overtime, before allowing 20 points in the OT for the loss. The Badgers shot 45% from the field, 43% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Nolan Winter led Wisconsin with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Nick Boyd added 19 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Wisconsin lost to Nebraska by a score of 90-60, but did beat Marquette by a score of 96-76 before that. The Badgers have scored 83.4 points per game with 37.8 rebounds and 15.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.5 points against per game this season. Nick Boyd is averaging 20.1 points and 3.5 assists per game, while John Blackwell is averaging 19.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Badgers. Wisconsin is shooting 44.3% from the field, 79.3% on free throws, and 33.8% on three pointers this season. 

Central Michigan Chippewas Betting Preview

The Central Michigan Chippewas are 4-8 this year after they lost to Northern Illinois by a score of 74-73 in their last game. Central Michigan led 44-27 at halftime, but was outscored 47-29 in the second half for the heartbreaking loss. The Chippewas shot 50% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 54% on free throws in the game. Nick Mullen led CMU with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Nathan Claerbaut also added 18 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Central Michigan defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 86-65, but lost to Stony Brook by a score of 78-55 before that. The Chippewas have scored 73.4 points per game with 35.1 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.1 points against per game this season. Nathan Claerbaut is averaging 13.3 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, while Tamario Adley is averaging 10.0 points and 4.2 rebounds per game for the Chippewas. Central Michigan is shooting 45.7% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 28.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at Kohl Center.
• Central Michigan has lost seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 18 games at Kohl Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Central Michigan’s last 14 night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
• Six of Wisconsin’s last seven games at Kohl Center have produced a total of 158+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wisconsin ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.3%).
• Wisconsin ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.0).
• Central Michigan ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.6%).

Wisconsin vs Central Michigan Prediction 

Wisconsin comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have lost three of their last five. The Badgers are shooting 44% from the field, but really struggled to score against Villanova. Central Michigan is 0-6 on the road and they have scored 65 points or fewer in two of their last three D1 games. The Chippewas are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed 78+ in three of their last five. I don’t love it, but take Wisconsin to cover this big number.