Wisconsin vs Butler Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

The Wisconsin Badgers are visiting the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday, December 14th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Wisconsin Badgers vs Butler Bulldogs Prediction.

Butler Bulldogs Preview

The Butler Bulldogs have a 7-3 record this season and are coming off a 68-71 loss to North Dakota State. The Bulldogs are 5-5 against the spread, and 3-7 in over/under, while having a 5-2 home record.

Offensively, Butler is averaging 73.2 points per game, which ranks 253rd nationally. Defensively, they allow 66.1 points per game, which is 60th in the nation. The Bulldogs shoot 44.7% from the field (202nd), and 40.1% from beyond the arc, which is the 17th-best in the nation. The Bulldogs shoot 76.5% from the free-throw line (46th) and are grabbing 37.5 rebounds per game (133rd).

Jahmyl Telfort leads Butler in scoring this season, with an average of 17 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, while Pierre Brooks adds 14.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. Butler will take on Marquette after this game.

Wisconsin Badgers Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers have an 8-3 record this season and are coming off an 80-86 loss to Illinois. The Badgers are 5-5-1 against the spread, and 9-2 in over/under while having a 0-2 road record. 

Offensively, Wisconsin is averaging 81.8 points per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 72.3 points per game (212th). The Badgers shoot 45.3% from the field (178th) and 34.7% from beyond the arc (148th). The Badgers shoot 83.9% from the free throw line, which is the best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game (245th).

John Tonje leads Wisconsin in scoring this season, with an average of 20.8 points and 5 rebounds, while John Blackwell adds 14.7 points and 4.7 rebounds.

Why the Butler Bulldogs will win

• Butler has won each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.
• Wisconsin has lost four of its last five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
• Butler has won the first half in each of its last four games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Butler has lost each of its last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Wisconsin has won eight of its last nine games against non-conference opponents.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Wisconsin Badgers vs Butler Bulldogs Prediction

In their only previous meeting back in 2011, Butler won 61-54 on the road. In this Wisconsin Badgers vs Butler Bulldogs Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as a -3.5 road favorites. Wisconsin is better offensively, scoring 8.6 points more than Butler, while Butler is better defensively, allowing 6.2 points less. Both teams are below average in field goal percentage, while the Bulldogs have an elite 3-point shooting, ranking 17th nationally. The Bulldogs have been very good at home, while on the other hand, the Badgers are winless on the road. There is a slight edge to the home team in this matchup, so pick the Butler Bulldogs and lay the points at home.