In this article we will formulate a Wisconsin vs Michigan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, February 13th 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 17-7 (9-4) this season after they defeated Illinois by a score of 92-90 in overtime. Wisconsin trailed 44-38 at halftime, but they scored 43 points in the second half and escaped with the win in overtime. The Badgers shot 43% from the field, 44% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Nick Boyd led Wisconsin with 25 points and five assists, while John Blackwell added 24 points and four assists in the win.
Prior to that game, Wisconsin lost to Indiana by a score of 78-77, but did beat Ohio State by a score of 92-82 before that. The Badgers have scored 83.3 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.8 points against per game this season. Nick Boyd is averaging 20.2 points and 3.7 assists per game, while John Blackwell is averaging 18.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Badgers. Wisconsin is shooting 44.9% from the field, 77.9% on free throws, and 35.0% on three pointers this season.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are 20-4 (10-3) this year after they defeated Illinois in overtime by a score of 85-82 in their last game. Michigan State trailed 39-35 at halftime, but they were able to force overtime and escape with the close win. The Spartans shot 43% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. Jeremy Fears Jr led Michigan State with 26 points and 15 assists, while Jaxon Kohler added 11 points and 16 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Michigan State lost to Minnesota by a score of 76-73 and Michigan by a score of 83-71. The Spartans have scored 79.1 points per game with 41.4 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.6 points against per game this season. Jeremy Fears Jr is averaging 15.1 points and 9.1 assists per game, while Jaxon Kohler is averaging 12.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game for the Spartans. Michigan State is shooting 47.1% from the field, 75.0% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this year.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won 15 of its last 16 night games at Kohl Center.
- Michigan State has lost each of its last four February road games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
- Michigan State has lost the first half in each of its last seven February games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won 21 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wisconsin has lost three of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents at Kohl Center.
- Michigan State has won the first half in 24 of its last 25 Friday night games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wisconsin’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Each of Michigan State’s last four games have produced a total of 149+ points.
Wisconsin vs Michigan State Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup battling for position in the Big Ten standings and they both just beat Illinois in overtime, so this is a huge game for each side. Michigan State is shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed at least 76 points in four straight games, which is a lot for how they play. Wisconsin is shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 78+ in three straight games. Neither defense is playing great right now, but I have to take Wisconsin at home in a game that could go either way.