The Wisconsin Badgers (2-0) challenge the Houston Baptist Huskies (1-1) at the Kohl Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Houston Baptist Huskies at Wisconsin Badgers Free Prediction
The last time the Huskies played, they beat the Fordham Rams, 75-72. The Huskies had a much better free throw rate (0.346 vs. 0.175) and had a better turnover percentage (20.1 vs. 22.4). Houston Baptist was lifted by Ian DuBose, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
The Badgers beat the Xavier Musketeers in their last contest, 77-68. The Badgers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 24.3) and had a better turnover percentage (9.4 vs. 13.2). Ethan Happ was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 15-for-23 shooting from the field.
It will be a matchup of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Huskies will look to push the slower-paced Badgers. Since last season, the Huskies rank 12th in possessions per game while the Badgers are 352nd.
Houston Baptist Huskies vs. Wisconsin Badgers Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Houston Baptist, ATS Winner – Houston Baptist, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Houston Baptist ranks 24th in rebounds per game (39.1) while Wisconsin ranks 304th (31.0).
The Badgers rank 37th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Huskies rank 289th (16.3).
Wisconsin ranks sixth in three pointers allowed per game (16.6) while Houston Baptist ranks 178th (22.4).
The Badgers average 3.7 blocks per game, which ranks 107th in the NCAA. The Huskies rank 265th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
Wisconsin ranks 36th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Houston Baptist ranks 179th (6.4).
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