Oregon vs Wisconsin Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

The Oregon Ducks are visiting the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, February 22nd at the Kohl Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction. We will examine:

The Wisconsin Badgers’ recent form and player performance

The Oregon Ducks’ recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Wisconsin Badgers

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Oregon Ducks

Recent betting trends in games played between the Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers game

Wisconsin Badgers Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers have a 21-5 record this season and are sitting in third place in the Big Ten. Wisconsin is coming off a 95-74 win over Illinois. The Badgers are 17-8-1 against the spread, and 16-10 in over/under while having a 13-1 home record.

Offensively, Wisconsin is averaging 82 points per game, which ranks 25th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.6 points per game (145th). The Badgers shoot 46.8% from the field (79th) and 36.8% from beyond the arc (53rd). The Badgers shoot 83.4% from the free throw line, which is the best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game (156th).

John Tonje leads Wisconsin in scoring this season, with an average of 19.6 points and 4.8 rebounds, while John Blackwell adds 15.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

Oregon Ducks Preview

The Oregon Ducks have a 19-8 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big Ten. Oregon is coming off an 80-78 win over Iowa. The Ducks are 11-15-1 against the spread, and 15-12 in over/under while having a 5-4 road record. 

Offensively, Oregon is averaging 76.6 points per game, which ranks 109th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.7 points per game (180th). The Ducks shoot 45.7% from the field (129th) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (132nd). The Ducks shoot 76.3% from the free-throw line (45th) and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game (201st).

Jackson Shelstad leads Oregon in scoring with an average of 13.3 points, adding 3 rebounds, while Nathan Bittle adds 12.9 points and a team-high 7.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oregon has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last nine home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Oregon Ducks will win

• Oregon has won 16 of its last 20 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Oregon has won the first half in each of its last four games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Thirty-one of Wisconsin’s last 33 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Kohl Center have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Four of Oregon’s last five games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156+ points.

Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction

Wisconsin is 3-1 in their 4 meetings against Oregon, but both teams are tied 2-2 against the spread. Over/under is 2-2 in their 4 meetings, and in their previous meeting back in 2023, Wisconsin won 61-58 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.  

In this Oregon Ducks vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Wisconsin is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been excellent at home, with just one loss in their 14 home games. The Badgers have been in excellent form lately, are they are 8-2 in their last 10 games and 8-2 against the spread. On the other hand, the Ducks are 3-5 in their last 8 games and 2-7-1 against the spread in their last 10. I expect the hosts to get the job done in this game, so take the Wisconsin Badgers and lay the points at home.