Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction 3/13/25 College Basketball Picks

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Northwestern

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Wisconsin

-Recent betting trends in games played between Northwestern and Wisconsin

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Badgers. 

When these two teams faced off in February it was Northwestern that secured the 

How Does Wisconsin Bounce Back?

Wisconsin believes they can make a run in this tournament, but they will need to play a lot better than they did in the last game. The Badgers faced off against Penn State, and the defense was awful. The offense managed 75 points, but the defense gave up 86 points to the Nittany Lions. At halftime, they were up by five points, but in the second half, the defense had zero answers. John Blackwell had a strong game, putting up 19 points, five rebounds, and a three-point line. 

Wisconsin has a 23-8 record overall. The Badgers have relied on their offense so far this season, averaging 80.8 points per game. The defense hasn’t been as strong, giving up 70.8 points per game. John Tonje has been Oklahoma's top player, averaging 18.9 points while shooting 46 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Wisconsin Will Beat Northwestern

• Northwestern has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Wisconsin has won each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Northwestern has lost the first half in 11 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.

Solid Win for Northwestern

Northwestern has been up and down this season, but they sure looked good on Wednesday. Northwestern scored 72 points against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and they won by eight. The offense scored 40 points in the second half to seal the deal. Nick Martinelli couldn’t be stopped, scoring 28 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Northwestern’s shooting overall was good, but they shot only 48.2 percent from deep, and improving that would really help their chances in this game. Two games ago against Maryland, they didn’t play as well, and they ended up losing 74-61. 

The Wildcats sit with a 17-15 record. They are averaging 72.7 points, while their defense is giving up 69.1 points per game. They are also shooting 44.3 percent from the field, and they are going to need to shoot at least that here. Nick Martinelli is having a strong season, averaging 20.2 points while shooting 46.7 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Northwestern vs Wisconsin Prediction

Northwestern might have won on Wednesday, but this game isn’t going to be as strong. Two games ago against Maryland, the Wildcats only scored 61 points total, and their offense is going to struggle again here. John Tonje and the rest of the Badgers offensive crew just have too many scoring options, and that will end up being the difference here. Wisconsin will go over the 75-point mark, and they will end up cruising here. Back Wisconsin to win this game and cover the spread.