The Wisconsin Badgers (8-1) travel to face off against the Marquette Golden Eagles (8-1) on Saturday, December 7th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on FOX. Both Wisconsin and Marquette will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:30 ET.

Wisconsin Badgers vs Marquette Golden Eagles

The Badgers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games

Wisconsin fell to 8-1 on the season after a 67-64 loss to Michigan on Tuesday. The Badgers, who were -2.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread in this home game.

After leading 32-26 at halftime, Wisconsin allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 131 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

The Golden Eagles Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Marquette Golden Eagles Recent Game/Games

The Golden Eagles fell to 8-1 after an 81-70 road loss to Iowa State on Wednesday. Marquette entered the game as +6 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 151 fell just short of the O/U line of 153.5.

Marquette trailed 46-37 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 33 points while allowing 35.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Wisconsin’s offense struggled, shooting just 34.4% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 27 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they managed 8 assists as a team.

They did grab 16 offensive rebounds, and hit 14 of 19 free throws, good for 73.7%. Vladislav Goldin led the way with 24 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 9 of 16 from the field, while Danny Wolf added 20 points and 7 rebounds, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range.

Golden Eagles Offense Breakdown

Marquette’s offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.6% overall and 41% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 11 of 31 threes, good for 35.5%, and their effective field goal percentage was 45.7%. At the free-throw line, they connected on only 5 of 10 attempts.

On the glass, the Golden Eagles grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, and they dished out 15 assists. Keshon Gilbert led the way with 24 points and 7 assists, while Royce Parham added 17 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Joshua Jefferson contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 70% from the field.

Badgers Team Defense

Wisconsin’s defense held their opponent to 67 points on 34% shooting from the field, including 22% from beyond the arc, where they made just 6 of 27 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent shot 43%, connecting on 16 of 37 two-point attempts.

The Badgers sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for 73%. Wisconsin also gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Golden Eagles Team Defense

Defensively, Wisconsin held their opponent to 67 points on 34% shooting from the field. The Badgers limited their opponent’s two-point shooting to 43%, with 16 makes on 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Wisconsin’s defense was even more effective, allowing just 6 threes on 27 attempts, a 22% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for 73%.

Badgers vs Golden Eagles Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Badgers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 71 points per game in these contests.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Golden Eagles offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 75. Marquette posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
• As the betting underdog, the Badgers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Wisconsin posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
• Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Golden Eagles have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-1-1 against the spread.

Badgers vs Golden Eagles Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Golden Eagles to win, and have the projected score sitting at 78-69. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Golden Eagles at -7.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 150.5, and our model projects the Badgers and Golden Eagles to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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