| MATCHUP | High Point Panthers | Wisconsin Badgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 30-4 | 24-10 |
| Spread | +9.5 -102 | -9.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +380 | -500 |
| Total | Over 164.5 (-112) | Under 164.5 (-108) |
| Where | Wisconsin Stadium | |
| When | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:50 PM EDT | |
| TV | TBS | |
Wisconsin Badgers Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers have a 24-10 overall record and a 14-6 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 68-65 loss against Michigan and their previous three games were a 91-88 win against Illinois, an 85-82 win against Washington and a 97-93 road win against Purdue.
Offensively, Wisconsin averages 83 points per game, while allowing 75.9 points per game defensively. The Badgers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 35.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game defensively.
Nick Boyd leads Wisconsin in scoring, with an average of 20.6 points per game, while shooting with 47.9% from the field and 82.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 4.2 assists. Nolan Winter is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.6 per game.
High Point Panthers Preview
The High Point Panthers have a 30-4 overall record and a 15-1 record in the Big South. They are coming off a 91-76 win against Winthrop and their previous three games were a 75-71 win against UNC Asheville, an 81-59 win against Gardner-Webb and a 79-73 road win against Presbyterian.
Offensively, High Point averages 90 points per game, while allowing 70.3 points per game defensively. The Panthers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.3 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 10.9 steals per game defensively.
Terry Anderson leads High Point in scoring, with an average of 16 points per game, while shooting with 56.4% from the field and 75.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 6 rebounds. Rob Martin leads the team in assists with 3.7 per game.
High Point Panthers @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: March 19, 2026
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last seven games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at neutral venues.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the High Point Panthers will win
- High Point has won each of its last 14 games.
- Wisconsin has lost four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues.
- High Point has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games.
Total Points Facts
- Thirty of Wisconsin’s last 33 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 157 or fewer points.
- Each of High Point’s last five games against the Big Ten Conference Conference have produced a total of 155 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wisconsin ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.7).
- Wisconsin ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.6).
- High Point ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (10.9).
- High Point has recorded the equal-longest home winning streak among Division 1 teams this season (16 games).
High Point vs Wisconsin Prediction
In this High Point vs Wisconsin Prediction, Wisconsin coming as -10 favorites. High Point had a better overall record in the regular season but they were in a far easier conference. Wisconsin has been better against the spread and even though they lost in the Big 10 Final, they have been selected in the tournament. They are 5-1 both overall and against the spread in their last six games, while High Point is 1-4 against the spread in its last 5. Wisconsin has been the superior team in this matchup and don’t expect them to have any trouble in this first round matchup. Take Wisconsin and lay the -10 points in this one.