| MATCHUP | Central Michigan Chippewas | Wisconsin Badgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-8 | 7-4 |
| Where | Kohl Center, Madison, WI | |
| When | Monday, December 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
Wisconsin Badgers Preview
Wisconsin Badgers have a 7-4 record this season and are sitting in 11th place of the Big Ten. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off a 76-66 home loss against Villanova. Their previous three games were a 90-60 away loss against Nebraska, a 96-76 home win against Marquette, and an 85-73 home win against Northwestern.
Offensively, Wisconsin averages 83.4 points per game, while allowing 75.5 points per game defensively. The Badgers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 37.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.8 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 7.1 steals per game defensively.
Nick Boyd leads Wisconsin in scoring, with an average of 20.1 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 80.4% from the free throw line. Nolan Winter leads the team in rebounds with 9.5 per game, while Nick Boyd adds a team-high 3.5 assists per game.
Central Michigan Chippewas Preview
Central Michigan Chippewas have a 4-8 record this season and are sitting in 12th place of the MAC. They have a 0-6 away record and are coming off a 74-73 away loss against Northern Illinois. Their previous three games were an 85-65 home win against Ohio Lutheran, a 78-55 away loss against Stony Brook, and a 107-65 away loss against Saint Louis.
Offensively, Central Michigan averages 73.4 points per game, while allowing 77.1 points per game defensively. The Chippewas shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.7 assists per game. They average 4.3 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
Nathan Claerbaut leads Central Michigan in scoring, with an average of 13.3 points per game, while shooting with 58.3% from the field and 71.4% from the free throw line. Nathan Claerbaut also leads the team in rebounds with 7.1 per game, while Phat Phat Brooks adds a team-high 3.7 assists per game.
Central Michigan Chippewas @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: December 22, 2025
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at Kohl Center.
- Central Michigan has lost seven of its last eight games against non-Conference opponents.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 18 games at Kohl Center.
Why the Central Michigan Chippewas will win
- Central Michigan has won five of its last six night games following a road loss.
- Central Michigan has won the first half in each of its last three night games.
Central Michigan vs Wisconsin Prediction
In this Central Michigan vs Wisconsin Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Wisconsin has been the far better team this season, as they have a better overall record and have been perfect at home, while Central Michigan has been winless on the road. Wisconsin has back-to-back losses and Central Michigan is 1-3 in its last 4 games and both teams have been trending towards lower-scoring games lately, going for a perfect 4-0 to the under in their last 4 games combined, as both of their offenses have been struggling lately. I expect a low-scoring affair, so take the under 153.5 points in this one.