| MATCHUP | Minnesota Golden Gophers | Wisconsin Badgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-10 | 14-6 |
| Spread | +8.5 -110 | -8.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +320 | -410 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-105) | Under 147.5 (-115) |
| Where | Kohl Center, Madison, WI | |
| When | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost to Ohio State and Nebraska, and they play Penn State next. Minnesota has lost 5 straight games.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 72.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Cade Tyson is averaging 20.1 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is averaging 14.1 points and 6.9 rebounds. Langston Reynolds is the third double-digit scorer and Isaac Asuma is dishing 4.3 assists. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 69.3 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.8 rebounds per game.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers beat Penn State, lost to USC, and they play Ohio State next. Wisconsin has won 7 of its last 9 games.
The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 83.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Nick Boyd is averaging 19.9 points and 3.7 rebounds, while John Blackwell is averaging 18.1 points and 5 rebounds. Nolan Winter is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Rapp is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Wisconsin Badgers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Wisconsin Badgers are allowing 32.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last 10 games against Minnesota.
- Minnesota has lost each of its last five games at Kohl Center.
- Minnesota has lost the first half in each of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- The road team has won four of the last five games between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last nine games between Minnesota and Wisconsin at Kohl Center have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Ten of Minnesota’s last 12 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
Minnesota vs Wisconsin Prediction
There’s just nothing appealing about Minnesota in its current form, losing 5 straight games and going 1-4 ATS in those games. One of those losses was a couple of weeks ago at home against this Wisconsin side. Minnesota also lost to USC at home as a favorite. Wisconsin is simply the better team, mainly offensively, and it should be focused after a bad loss to USC. It should also be worth noting that Minnesota hasn’t beat Wisconsin since February 2020. I’ll lay the points with the Badgers.