The High Point Panthers and Wisconsin Badgers meet Thursday in the college basketball NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center. Here’s a Wisconsin vs. High Point Prediction. This article will include a Wisconsin vs. High Point Pick.
High Point Panthers Preview
The High Point Panthers beat UNC Asheville and Winthrop. High Point has won 14 straight games.
The High Point Panthers are averaging 93.8 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Terry Anderson is averaging 16 points and 1.6 assists, while Rob Martin is averaging 15.3 points and 1.9 rebounds. Cam’Ron Fletcher is the third double-digit scorer and Owen Aquino is grabbing 5.9 rebounds. The High Point Panthers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.4 percent from the free throw line. The High Point Panthers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers beat Illinois and lost to Michigan. Wisconsin has won 10 of its last 14 games.
The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 83.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 75.6 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Nick Boyd is averaging 20.6 points and 3.8 rebounds, while John Blackwell is averaging 19 points and 4.9 rebounds. Nolan Winter is the third double-digit scorer, and Austin Rapp is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Wisconsin Badgers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Wisconsin Badgers are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last seven games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at neutral venues.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the High Point Panthers will win
- High Point has won each of its last 14 games.
- Wisconsin has lost four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
- High Point has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty of Wisconsin’s last 33 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Each of High Point’s last five games against the Big Ten Conference Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wisconsin ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
- Wisconsin ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.6).
- High Point ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.9).
- High Point has recorded the equal-longest home winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (16 games).
Wisconsin vs High Point Prediction
This has the potential to be a fun first-round matchup, given the scoring potential at both ends. High Point is one of the best offensive teams in the country and Wisconsin is led by one of the best backcourts. Points for days so id consider the over. In terms of a side, I’d lean High Point and the points.
High Point hasn’t lost a game since mid January and while it scores a ton, it’s also fantastic in turnover margin on both sides of the ball. If Wisconsin is sloppy with the ball, this game could get hairy. High Point probably has the best chance at an upset in terms of the classic 5 / 12 matchup. Give me the points.