The No. 21 Wisconsin Badgers are in the midst of a rough stretch, but they hope a visit to face struggling Nebraska in a Big Ten matchup on Wednesday night helps them break out of their funk. The Badgers (14-6) have lost three of their last five since rising as high as sixth in the polls, but two of those were against ranked teams and the Cornhuskers (4-10) aren't near that level. A 75-60 setback to No. 12 Illinois on Saturday was the latest disappointment, but the Badgers are a veteran group and still have the ability to dominate.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb. The Badgers are 11-point favorites in the latest Wisconsin vs. Nebraska odds from William Hill Sportsbook, and the over-under for total points scored is 138. Before making any Nebraska vs. Wisconsin picks, check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Wisconsin vs. Nebraska. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Nebraska vs. Wisconsin:
- Wisconsin vs. Nebraska spread: Wisconsin -11
- Wisconsin vs. Nebraska over-under: 138 points
- Wisconsin vs. Nebraska money line: Wisconsin -700, Nebraska +475
- WIS: Seven different Badgers have led the team in scoring over the past seven games.
- NEB: F Lat Mayen is averaging more than 13 points per game over the past three.
Why Wisconsin can cover
The Badgers are loaded with senior leadership, and Wisconsin is 4-0-1 against the spread after a loss this season. Guard D'Mitrik Trice is the catalyst of the offense, scoring a team-high 13.8 points and leading in assists with 3.8. He rarely comes off the court, averaging 32.5 minutes, and he is one of six players who shoot better than 34 percent from three-point range. He hits 38.1 percent on a team-high 97 tries from behind the arc, and the Badgers shoot 36.5 percent as a team.
Outside shooting plays a big role in the Badgers' success, and they rank 41st in the nation and fourth in the conference with 455 attempts. Guard Brad Davison has 96 tries, hitting 36.5 percent. Forwards Micah Potter (12.1 points, 6.4 rebounds) and Nate Reuvers (9.6, 3.7) provide leadership and size. The 6-foot-11 Reuvers blocks 1.2 shots per game, and Wisconsin leads the Big Ten in scoring defense (63.1 per game) and is third in opponent field-goal percentage (41).
Why Nebraska can cover
Nebraska is 7-9 against the spread since 2019 with the rest disadvantage, and the Huskers come off a 79-61 loss to Minnesota on Monday. Lat Mayen scored 15 points and had six rebounds, hitting three of six three-pointers. He makes more than a third of his shots from behind the arc, while top scorer Teddy Allen hits 34.2 percent. Allen, who was suspended Monday but is expected to return, averages 17.1 points and almost five rebounds and two steals.
The Cornhuskers should have the advantage on the boards, as they rank fifth in the conference in getting 38.2 per game while the Badgers are 12th at 34.3. Nebraska doesn't allow a lot of second-chance points, as the Cornhuskers pull down 27.5 on the defensive end to rank fourth in the Big Ten. Opponents shoot just over 31 percent from three-point-range, and the Cornhuskers get 7.7 steals and block 3.5 shots per game. The Badgers score 71.3 points per game, while Nebraska averages 72.6.
How to make Wisconsin vs. Nebraska picks
The model is leaning over on the total, projecting both teams combine for 138 points. It also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Nebraska vs. Wisconsin? And which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine right now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the computer model that has crushed its college basketball picks.
