| MATCHUP | Wisconsin Badgers | Michigan Wolverines |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-9 | 30-2 |
| Spread | +12.5 -110 | -12.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +600 | -900 |
| Total | Over 160.5 (-115) | Under 160.5 (-105) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBS | |
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers are 24-9 (14-6) this season after they defeated Illinois in overtime by a score of 91-88 in their last game. Wisconsin trailed 36-30 at halftime, but they scored 48 points in the second half and 13 in overtime to get the win. The Badgers shot 42% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Nick Boyd led Wisconsin with 38 points and six assists, while John Blackwell added 31 points and six rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Wisconsin defeated Washington by a score of 85-82 and Purdue by a score of 97-93. The Badgers have scored 83.3 points per game with 35.7 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.8 points against per game this season. Nick Boyd is averaging 20.2 points and 4.1 assists per game, while John Blackwell is averaging 18.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for the Badgers. Wisconsin is shooting 45.3% from the field, 78.5% on free throws, and 36.3% on three pointers this season.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines are 30-2 (19-1) this year after they defeated Ohio State by a score of 71-67 in their last game. Michigan led 39-35 at halftime, but they only scored 32 points in the second half in the win. The Wolverines shot 45% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Aday Mara led Michigan with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Elliot Cadeau added 15 points and seven assists in the win.Prior to that game, Michigan defeated Michigan State by a score of 90-80 and Iowa by a score of 71-68. The Wolverines have scored 88.4 points per game with 40.4 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.1 points against per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 14.7 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Morez Johnson Jr is averaging 13.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for the Wolverines. Michigan is shooting 51.0% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season.
Why the Michigan Wolverines will win
- Michigan has won each of its last 16 games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Wisconsin has lost 12 of its last 15 day games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
- Wisconsin has lost the first half in four of its last five games as an AP-ranked team.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Michigan has lost the first half in three of its last four March games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wisconsin’s last seven day games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Thirty-eight of Michigan’s last 42 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Michigan is one of only three teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last four NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Michigan ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+19.4).
- Wisconsin ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.4%).
- Wisconsin ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (31.9).