Wisconsin vs Northwestern Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

The Wisconsin Badgers are visiting the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, February 1st at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction. We will examine:

The Northwestern Wildcats’ recent form and player performance

The Wisconsin Badgers’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Northwestern Wildcats

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Wisconsin Badgers

Recent betting trends in games played between Wisconsin Badgers and Northwestern Wildcats

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats game

Northwestern Wildcats Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats have a 12-9 record this season and are sitting in 15th place in the Big Ten. The Wildcats are coming off a 72-79 loss to Rutgers. The Wildcats are 11-10 against the spread, and 14-6-1 in over/under, while having a 10-2 home record.

Offensively, Northwestern is averaging 74.1 points per game, which ranks 204th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 69.4 points per game (113th). The Wildcats shoot 44.3% from the field (215th) and 33.1% from beyond the arc (208th). The Wildcats shoot 72.5% from the free throw line (161st) and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game (260th).

Nick Martinelli leads Northwestern in scoring this season, with an average of 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer adds 17.1 points and a team-high 8.8 rebounds. Northwestern will take on USC after this game.

Wisconsin Badgers Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers have a 16-5 record this season and are sitting in the 7th place in the Big Ten. Wisconsin is coming off a 68-76 loss to Maryland. The Badgers are 12-8-1 against the spread, and 13-8 in over/under, while having a 2-4 road record.

Offensively, Wisconsin is averaging 81.8 points per game, which ranks 35th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.6 points per game (150th). The Badgers shoot 46.7% from the field (88th) and 36.1% from beyond the arc (87th). The Badgers shoot 854.6% from the free throw line, which is the best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game (173rd).

John Tonje leads Wisconsin in scoring this season, with an average of 18.2 points and 4.9 rebounds, while John Blackwell adds 16 points and 4. Rebounds per game.

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Northwestern has won each of its last seven day games at Welsh-Ryan Arena following a home loss.
• Northwestern has won the first half in five of its last six day games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Northwestern has lost each of its last six day games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Northwestern’s last six games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 146+ points.
• Each of Wisconsin’s last three road games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 144+ points.

Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats Head-to-Head

Wisconsin is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against Northwestern and is 7-2-1 against the spread. Under is 5-3 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Wisconsin won 70-61 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.

Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction

In this Wisconsin Badgers vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as a -1.5 road favorites. Wisconsin is rightfully favored, as they have a far better record, and have been red-hot lately. The Badgers are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 6-2 against the spread in their last 8, while on the other hand, the Wildcats are 2-6 in their last 8 games. The value here lies with the road team, so take the Wisconsin Badgers and lay the points on the road.