The Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-7, 3-6 Big 10) welcome the Wisconsin Badgers (14-6, 6-3 Big 10) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against tremendous defense. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Free Prediction
In the Badgers’ last matchup, they beat the Northwestern Wildcats, 62-46. Wisconsin’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Northwestern. The Badgers had a rate of 10.5 (better than their season average of 13.5), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 18.4 (above their season average of 14.9). Ethan Happ played a massive role in the victory for Wisconsin, registering 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on his way to his first triple-double this year.
The Cornhuskers fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last outing, 70-60. Ohio State’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Buckeyes had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (31 vs. 24) and total rebounds (45 vs. 31). With 19 points on 7-for-17 shooting, James Palmer Jr. led Nebraska in scoring.
After the Cornhuskers won both games against the Badgers last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last contest, Nebraska won 74-63. The Cornhuskers had a much better turnover percentage (8.1 vs. 17.7) and had a better free throw rate (0.429 vs. 0.340).
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Nebraska (49th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 112.4) takes on the stingy defense of Wisconsin (24th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 93.4).
Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Nebraska, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Nebraska ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.3) while Wisconsin ranks 171st (5.5).
The Badgers rank 96th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while the Cornhuskers rank 227th (37.1).
Nebraska ranks 117th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Wisconsin ranks 236th (19.8).
The Cornhuskers rank 37th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Badgers rank 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Nebraska allows the fifth-fewest assists per game (9.4) while Wisconsin ranks 12th (10.0).
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The Badgers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 10.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (10.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
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