Wisconsin vs Michigan Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan Wolverines meet Saturday in college basketball action from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Here’s a Wisconsin vs Michigan prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Wisconsin vs Michigan 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.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Badgers kicked off their season on a nice 7-2 run with wins over Campbell, Northern Illinois, Ball State, SIU Edwardsville, Providence, Northwestern and Marquette. After losses to Nebraska and Villanova, Wisconsin hit a 3-1 run with wins over Central Michigan, Milwaukee and UCLA alongside a lone loss to Purdue. That gives the Badgers a 10-5 overall record in their first 15 games this year.
In the UCLA game on Tuesday, the Badgers entered the second half with a 45-31 edge. Wisconsin was outscored 41-35 the rest of the way but held on for the win 80-72 in the end. Tops in scoring was Nicholas Boyd with 20 points, eight boards and five assists. Nolan Winter added 18 points with eight rebounds and John Blackwell chipped in with 17 points and four rebounds in the win.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

Over on the Michigan side, they’ve been on an unbeaten tear so far this year. In their first 14 outings of the season, the Wolverines have dispatched Oakland, Wake Forest, TCU, Middle Tennessee, San Diego State, Auburn, Gonzaga, Rutgers, Villanova, Maryland, La Salle, McNeese, USC and Penn State in succession. That gives Michigan a nice 14-0 run thus far.

In the Tuesday matchup versus Penn State, the Wolverines were up 40-31 by halftime. Michigan hit a 41-34 deficit in the second half but ended up winning a tense battle on the road 74-72. LJ Cason had 14 points with three rebounds in 17 minutes to lead the way and both Nimarni Burnett and Trey McKenney added 12 points and two rebounds apiece for the Wolverines.

Wisconsin Badgers @ Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends: January 10, 2026

Why the Michigan Wolverines will win

• Michigan has won each of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Wisconsin has lost six of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Wisconsin has lost the first half in each of its last four games against teams with an AP Ranking of 2.

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won three of its last four day games against Conference opponents.

Wisconsin vs Michigan Prediction

I’ll stay with Michigan. The Wolverines had a close escape against a decent Penn State team at Bryce Jordan Center in their latest outing though, despite giving up just 34.8 percent shooting to the Nittany Lions. Michigan shot 45.6 percent themselves with a 38-33 rebounding deficit and 12 turnovers. Still, the two-point road win keeps the unbeaten season alive. It was Michigan’s second-lowest points total of the season (74) however, next to the 67 they managed against TCU back on November 14.

As for Wisconsin, they dispatched a good UCLA team this week in a home victory. The Badgers shot 45.5 percent from the fielding that one with just seven turnovers, but did get beaten on the boards 33-30 and in the paint 36-26. Wisconsin is 3-1 in their last four games but this will likely be their most difficult matchup of the season so far.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Michigan Wolverines TBA