| MATCHUP | Wisconsin Badgers | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-5 | 10-6 |
| Spread | -1.5 -118 | +1.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | Over 144.5 (-110) | Under 144.5 (-110) |
| Where | Williams Arena, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | BTN | |
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
Minnesota Golden Gophers have a 10-6 record this season and are tied for 9th place in Big Ten Conference. They have a 9-1 home record and are coming off a 70-69 home loss against USC. Their previous three games were a 70-67 home win against Iowa, an 84-78 away win against Northwestern and a 60-43 home win against Fairleigh Dickinson.
Offensively, Minnesota averages 73 points per game, while allowing 66.1 points per game defensively. The Golden Gophers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.4 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.
Cade Tyson leads Minnesota in scoring, with an average of 21.6 points per game, while shooting with 50.5% from the field and 80.7% from the free throw line. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.6 per game, while Isaac Asuma adds a team-high 4.3 assists per game.
Wisconsin Badgers Preview
Wisconsin Badgers have an 11-5 record this season and are tied for 7th place in Big Ten Conference. They have a 1-1 away record and are coming off a 91-88 away win against Michigan. Their previous three games were an 80-72 home win against UCLA, an 89-73 home loss against Purdue and an 80-60 home win against Milwaukee.
Offensively, Wisconsin averages 83.1 points per game, while allowing 75 points per game defensively. The Badgers shoot with 45% from the field and grab 37.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.6 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 6.3 steals per game defensively.
Nick Boyd leads Wisconsin in scoring, with an average of 19.7 points per game, while shooting with 48.4% from the field and 80.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.4 assists. Nolan Winter is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.8 per game.
Wisconsin Badgers @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: January 13, 2026
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won each of its last seven games at Williams Arena after coming off overtime.
- Wisconsin has lost seven of its last nine road night games against Conference opponents.
- Minnesota has won the first half in four of its last five home games.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won each of its last nine games against Minnesota.
- Minnesota has lost six of its last eight games against Conference opponents at Williams Arena.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 14 games between Wisconsin and Minnesota have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Each of Wisconsin’s last eight night games at Williams Arena have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Wisconsin vs Minnesota Prediction
In this Wisconsin vs Minnesota Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as -2 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season, but Minnesota has been almost perfect at home, while Wisconsin has been mediocre on the road. Both teams have been in good form lately, with a 5-1 and 4-1 in their last six and five games respectively, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been involved in some lower-scoring games lately, as they are 11-4 to the under in their last 15 games combined, with Minnesota having the 18th-best defense in the nation. Take the under 144.5 points.