The No. 16 Wisconsin Badgers (8-2) will try to extend their five-game winning streak against the Savannah State Tigers (3-8) at Kohl Center. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Savannah State Tigers vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they were beaten by the Texas A&M Aggies, 98-83. Texas A&M won the rebounding battle. The Aggies had more offensive rebounds (23 vs. 16), defensive rebounds (45 vs. 27) and total rebounds (68 vs. 43). Collins Joseph led Savannah State in scoring with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
The Badgers easily got past the Coppin State Eagles in their last game, 85-63. The Badgers had a much better turnover percentage (6.5 vs. 17.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.169). With 10 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, Ethan Happ led the way for Wisconsin with his zeroth triple-double of the year.
Happ and D’Mitrik Trice have played at a high level over the last five games for Wisconsin. Happ has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Trice has put up 0 points a game during that span.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Wisconsin figures to have a significant edge. The elite Badgers offense ranks 45th in the country in that metric at 0.552, while the porous Savannah State defense is ranked 348th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.585). Conflicting styles will be on display in this showdown. The fast-paced Tigers rank first in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Badgers rank 333rd.
Savannah State Tigers at Wisconsin Badgers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wisconsin ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.1) while Savannah State ranks 267th (24.5).
The Tigers rank first in three pointers attempted per game (45.5) while the Badgers rank 243rd (19.0).
Savannah State ranks 24th in steals per game (8.3) while Wisconsin ranks 227th (4.7).
The Tigers rank 10th in rebounds per game (42.3) while the Badgers rank 203rd (34.5).
Wisconsin averages 4.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 43rd in the NCAA. Savannah State ranks 193rd in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
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The Tigers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 20.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 79.6 points per game (6.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (3.8 below their season average).
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