The Arizona Wildcats (2-0) travel to face off against the Wisconsin Badgers (3-0) on Friday, November 15th. This game will be played at Kohl Center in Madison and televised on PEAC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

Arizona Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers

The Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win

Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Arizona made a statement in their recent game, dominating Old Dominion 102-44 at home. The Wildcats were -33 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 146 fell short of the O/U line of 163.

Arizona led 50-21 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 52 points and allowing just 23.

The Badgers Are Coming Off A Win

Wisconsin cruised to an 87-56 win over Appalachian State on Sunday, November 10th. Playing at home, the Badgers were -15.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 143, surpassing the over/under line of 137.5.

Wisconsin took control early, leading 36-20 at halftime. They put up 51 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36, showcasing a strong offensive performance after the break.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Arizona’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 102 points with a field goal percentage of 50.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was 56%, as they shot 56.6% from two-point range and 36.4% from beyond the arc. They also grabbed 24 offensive rebounds and dished out 21 assists.

Tobe Awaka was a force inside, hitting 8 of 10 shots and pulling down 15 rebounds in 22 minutes. Carter Bryant added 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting, including 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

Wisconsin’s offense put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.9%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 28.6% of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Badgers were efficient, hitting 81.2% of their attempts.

Steven Crowl and John Tonje each scored 17 points, with Crowl shooting 58.3% and Tonje at 57.1%. Tonje also added 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Wisconsin had 17 assists as a team and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite giving up 44 points, Arizona’s defense struggled, allowing their opponent to shoot 50% from the field on 38 of 75 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 30 two-point baskets on 53 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Arizona’s defense allowed 8 made threes on 22 attempts, a 36% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 18, shooting 62%. Arizona gave up 24 offensive rebounds.

Badgers Team Defense

Even with Arizona’s defense giving up 44 points, they couldn’t stop the opposition from shooting 50% from the field, as they went 38/75. Inside the arc, the Wildcats allowed 30/53 shooting, which is 56%.

From three-point range, Arizona’s defense saw the other team hit 8/22, or 36%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 18, shooting 62%. The Wildcats gave up 24 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats vs Badgers Trends

• The Wildcats are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
• In their last five home games, Wisconsin has averaged 74 points per game while allowing 76. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• The last ten games that Wisconsin was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
• Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Wildcats vs Badgers Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +4.5, the Badgers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 152.5, and our model projects the Wildcats and Badgers to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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