Wisconsin vs UTRGV Prediction 11-18-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Wisconsin vs UTRGV Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 18th, at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin’s Offense Has Impressed

Wisconsin is playing really well heading and the offense has been the biggest reason. This might not be the same Badgers team as years past, as they have no issue getting out and running. UTRGV faced off against Arizona in the last game and they scored 103 points on the way to the victory. The defense gave up 88 points, but that isn’t a huge concern with the pace and the way the offense looked. The Badgers as a team shot 48.1 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from behind the three-point line. In this game, if Wisconsin can push the pace again, and really put the pressure on the UTRGV defense, it’s a game that they should have no issue coming out on top in. Wisconsin will meet UCF, Chicago State, and Michigan after this game. 

Why Wisconsin Will Beat UTRGV

• Wisconsin has won each of its last 16 night games at Kohl Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Texas–Rio Grande Valley has lost 14 of its last 15 night games against non-conference opponents.
• Texas–Rio Grande Valley has lost the first half in seven of its last eight Monday night road games against non-conference opponents.

UTRGV Is Hot

UTRGV lost the first two games of the season against Nebraska and Crieghton, but since that point, they have played quite impressively and won three games in a row. Two games ago against Charleston Southern, they scored 86 points and ended up winning by ten points. In the last game against Tennessee Tech, UTRGV scored 83 points and they ended up cruising to the victory. In the last game, they were up by ten at halftime, and in the second half, they scored 42 points on the way to victory. Hasan Abdul-Hakim had a strong game putting up 15 points, five rebounds, and two assists. 

Wisconsin vs UTRGV Prediction

Wisconsin is going to put on a show with the offense here. UTRGV is hot, but their defense struggled the first two games against tougher competition, and in this game, it’s going to be much of the same. UTRGV is going to have no answer with their defense and that is going to be the difference here. Wisconsin is going to put on a show and the Badgers are going to cruise. Back Wisconsin against the spread.