SIU-Edwardsville vs Wisconsin Prediction 11/17/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars and the Wisconsin Badgers meet Monday in college basketball action from Kohl Center. Here’s an SIU Edwardsville vs Wisconsin prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best SIU Edwardsville vs Wisconsin pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview

The Cougars have four games in the bag so far, starting with a November 4 matchup versus East-West. That one went pretty smoothly for SIU Edwardsville, as they cruised to a 119-50 blowout win. Game two versus UTSA was a little closer but still a double-digit win for the Cougars. After a 34-29 advantage in the first half, SIU Edwardsville finished off a 77-60 win. Tops in scoring was Ring Malith with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Jo Valrie had seven points with 10 boards. Darrion Baker chipped in 10 points in 13 minutes as well. In game three versus Indiana State, SIU Edwardsville took their first loss. After a 32-32 halftime tie the Cougars faded in a 64-55 result. Ring Malith had 15 points with six rebounds and three assists this time, while Jack Campion had 12 points, four boards and three assists in 29 minutes.

In their most recent outing versus Drake on Friday, the Cougars eked out a win. SIU Edwardsville was up by six at the break then hit a 29-25 deficit from there in a tight 61-59 result. Ring Malith had 20 points with five boards this time and Jo VAlrie had 13 points with four rebounds. Myles Thompson doubled up on 11 points, 13 rebounds and three assists in the winning effort for the Cougars as well.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

Over on the Wisconsin side, they got their season opened up with a November 3 game versus Campbell. The Badgers were ahead by 10 points at halftime and ended up cruising to a 96-64 win. John Blackwell was the top team scorer with 31 points, four boards and three assists. Nicholas Boyd put up 21 points with four assists and three rebounds while Nolan Winter doubled on 17 points with 12 rebounds. Game two was another win for the Badgers, this time over Northern Illinois. Wisconsin scored 52 points in the first half on the way to a 97-72 result. Topping the scorers was Nicholas Boyd with 25 points. John Blackwell added 15 points with six rebounds in 24 minutes and Nolan Winter had 12 points with seven rebounds.

Matched up against Ball State back on Tuesday the Badgers were up by 13 points going into the second half. After a 47-29 run from there Wisconsin had a win 86-55. Nolan Winter led the team with his 19 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Nicholas Boyd added 12 points and Austin Rapp had 11 points with three assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes of work.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: November 17, 2025

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents at Kohl Center.
• SIU Edwardsville has lost each of its last six Monday games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the SIU Edwardsville Cougars will win

• The road team has won each of SIU Edwardsville’s last three games.

SIU Edwardsville vs Wisconsin Prediction

I’ll take a stab on SIU Edwardsville. The Cougars have their work cut out for them here but if all goes well they might be able to stay in cover range. SIUE eked past Drake in their last matchup thanks to a 38-30 rebounding edge and just nine turnovers. The shooting wasn’t exactly red-hot (40 percent) but it was good enough thanks to 38.3 percent allowed on the other side.

As for Wisconsin, they haven’t really been challenged yet following a trio of fairly easy matchups. The Badgers have scored 86 or more points in all three games, so it’ll take a good offensive effort from SIU Edwardsville here.

Andrew Jett's Pick: SIU Edwardsville Cougars +25.5