Wisconsin vs Marquette Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

The Wisconsin Badgers and Marquette Golden Eagles meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Stegeman Coliseum. Here’s a Wisconsin vs Marquette Prediction. This article will include a Wisconsin vs Marquette Pick.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers beat Chicago State, lost to Michigan, and they play Illinois, Butler, and Detroit Mercy next. The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 83 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 40.9 percent shooting. John Tonje is averaging 22.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, while John Blackwell is averaging 15 points and 4.9 rebounds. Max Klesmit is the third double-digit scorer and Nolan Winter is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Wisconsin Badgers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 85.2 percent from the free throw line. The Wisconsin Badgers are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.

Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles beat Western Carolina, lost to Iowa State, and they play Dayton, Butler, and Xavier next. The Marquette Golden Eagles are averaging 83 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 65.7 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Kam Jones is averaging 19 points and 5 rebounds, while David Joplin is averaging 15 points and 6 rebounds. Stevie Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Chase Ross is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Marquette Golden Eagles are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Marquette Golden Eagles are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win

• Marquette has won each of its last nine day games at Fiserv Forum.
• Wisconsin has lost five of its last six day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Wisconsin has lost the first half in 11 of its last 14 day games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.

Wisconsin vs Marquette Prediction

The Marquette Golden Eagles are the more explosive team and could run away with things at home. However, the Wisconsin Badgers are a well-coached team that rarely gets blown out, and they’re still strong defensively. Wisconsin is also battle-tested, which includes upset wins over Arizona and Pitt. This is also a rivalry game that Wisconsin has won the last three games. It’s just weird seeing Wisconsin in the big underdog role, and I have a little more respect for this program. The Badgers usually give themselves a chance to win. Give me the points.