The Wisconsin Badgers (16-4) travel to face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-6) on Thursday, February 1st. This game will be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln and televised on BTN. Wisconsin is coming off a win in their previous game, while Nebraska is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Maryland. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.
Wisconsin Badgers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Wisconsin Badgers Are Coming Off A Win
Wisconsin heads into this game as a 1.5-point favorite, and they have been the favorite in 14 of their 20 games this season. Overall, the Badgers are 16-4, and they have won three straight games. In Big Ten play, they are 8-1, compared to 8-3 in non-conference games.
On the road, Wisconsin is just 3-3 this season, and their average scoring margin is -2.7 points per game. However, they have been excellent at home, going 13-1 with an average scoring margin of +14.1 points per game. Their current win streak on their home court is 12 games.
Wisconsin’s ATS record this season is 11-9 and they are 7-7 vs. the spread when favored. On the road, the Badgers are 2-4 ATS this year and they have gone just 3-7 vs. the spread in their last 10 road games. In their last three games as the favorite, Wisconsin is 1-2 ATS and they are 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite.
Today’s over/under line of 144.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Wisconsin’s games this season (137.5). For the season, the over/under record in their games is 11-8-1. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1, and over their last five games, it is 4-1.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Nebraska enters this game as a 1.5-point underdog, and they have been much better at home this season, going 13-1 compared to just 2-5 on the road. They have won seven straight games at home and have gone 9-1 in their last 10 games.
So far this season, Nebraska has been the underdog in eight games, going 3-5 in those matchups. Their overall record is 15-6, and they are 5-5 in Big Ten play. In their last game, they lost to Maryland by a score of 73-51.
As the underdog, Nebraska has gone just 3-5 against the spread this season. However, they have been much better at home, going 10-3-1 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Cornhuskers have a record of 4-6 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 144.5 is lower than the average over/under line in Nebraska’s games this season (147). So far, 13 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 139 points and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 9-1.
Wisconsin Offense Breakdown
Coming off a good offensive performance, Wisconsin’s offense scored 81 points against Michigan State. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50.9%, and they went 14/19 from the free-throw line. In terms of three-point shooting, the Badgers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 19.2 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 47%.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Storr (G) | 15.9 | 3.5 | 1.0 |
| Steven Crowl (F) | 11.9 | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Tyler Wahl (F) | 11.4 | 5.5 | 1.5 |
Nebraska Offense Breakdown
Most recently, the Nebraska offense finished with just 51 points vs. Maryland. For the game, they hit 10/21 three-point attempts and a field goal percentage of 39.5%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Cornhuskers offense has been good from outside, hitting 36% of their three-pointers on an average of 26.3 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 45%.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Williams (G) | 13.1 | 5.4 | 2.7 |
| Keisei Tominaga (G) | 13.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Rienk Mast (F) | 13.2 | 8.4 | 3.1 |
Wisconsin Team Defense
So far, the Badgers’ defense is ranked 66th in the country at 66.8 points per contest. Against Michigan State in their most recent game, the Wisconsin defense gave up a total of 66 points while allowing Michigan State to hit 50% of their shots.
Nebraska Team Defense
Currently, the Cornhuskers’ defense holds the 123rd rank in the nation, allowing 70.1 points per game. Against Maryland in their most recent game, the Nebraska defense gave up a total of 73 points while allowing Maryland to hit 40% of their shots.
Badgers vs Cornhuskers Trends
- Across the Badgers last ten road games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 70. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Through their last three home contests, the Cornhuskers offense has averaged 69 points per game while allowing an average of 84. Nebraska posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 0-3 ATS.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Cornhuskers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
- Although the Badgers have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Badgers vs Cornhuskers Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +1.5, we recommend going with the Cornhuskers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 144.5 and our model has the Badgers and Cornhuskers finishing with a combined 143 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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Last updated:February 1, 2024 Nebraska Cornhuskers, Wisconsin Badgers