BYU vs Wisconsin Prediction 3/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Wisconsin prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 22 at the Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of this game will meet St. Mary’s or Alabama in the Sweet 16.

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The BYU Cougars (25-9, 20-13-1 ATS) were in great form with eight consecutive wins to conclude the regular season, defeating such teams as Kansas, Arizona, and Iowa State, all top 25 ranked at the time. BYU entered the Big 12 tournament as the No. 4 seed and skipped the opening two rounds before beating Iowa State in the quarterfinals. Still, the eventual winner Houston proved to be too strong in the semis as the Cougars succumbed to a 74-54 loss.

BYU averages 81.0 PPG (30th) and allows 71.1 PPG (155th). The Cougars are 81st in rebounds (37.5) and 19th in assists (17.1). Richie Saunders leads the team with 16.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, and a team-high 1.2 SPG. Egor Demin follows him with 10.5 PPG, 3.8 RPG, a team-high 5.3 APG, and 1.1 SPG, while Trevin Knell chips in 9.0 PPG and 2.4 RPG.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers (27-9, 22-13-1 ATS) didn’t play their best basketball late in the regular season as they lost three of the final five games. Wisconsin lost to Oregon, Michigan State, and Penn State, but managed to clinch the No. 5 seed for the Big Ten tournament. The Badgers beat Northwestern, UCLA, and the No. 1 Michigan State to reach the conference finals, but Michigan was better 59-53.

Wisconsin is averaging 79.9 PPG (43rd) and is allowing 70.3 PPG (124th). The Badgers are getting 36.6 RPG (129th) and dish out 14.6 APG (123rd). John Tonje is the team’s top performer with 19.1 PPG and 5.3 RPG. John Blackwell has 15.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 2.2 APG, while Steven Crowl contributes 9.9 PPG, 5.3 RPG, and 2.5 APG.

Total Points Facts

• Fourteen of Wisconsin’s last 15 games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Five of BYU’s last six games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Wisconsin ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (118.0).
• Wisconsin ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (103.7).
• BYU ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.2).
• BYU ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (60.1%).

BYU vs Wisconsin Prediction

These teams have met only once before and it was in 2011 when Wisconsin won 73-56. Both teams have excellent offenses and I seriously doubt this game will turn out to be a low-scoring affair. Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of its last 37 games, while the Badgers have hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their previous 37 games. Additionally, BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of its last 35 games. I am going with Over.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Over 154.5