Wisconsin Badgers vs Arizona Wildcats Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Badgers and Wildcats. The game is starting at 3:15 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Wildcats at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 144.5 points, and the Wildcats are favored to win at home vs. the Badgers.
WISCONSIN BADGERS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +9.5
This game will be played at McKale Center at 3:15 ET on Saturday, December 9th.
WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Wildcats.
- Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Wisconsin at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
Wisconsin has played a total of 10 games so far this season and currently have a record of 7-2. In their previous five road games, which includes games from last year, they have a record of 3-2. To date, Wisconsin has been solid vs. the spread, sitting at 5-4 with a winning record. In their previous five games, the team has also fared well vs. the spread, going 4-1.
Up to this point, games involving Wisconsin have had an average of 136.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 135.5 points. Their over/under record is 3-6-0. When assessing the Badgers’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 0-3, with their games averaging 128 points per game.
The Badgers’ offense finished with 75 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 73.6 points per contest. Max Klesmit led the scoring for the Badgers, contributing 21 points. Additionally, Steven Crowl chipped in with 16 points.
At this time, the Badgers’ defense is positioned 37th in the country, permitting 63.9 points per game. In their previous game vs. Marquette, the Golden Eagles finished with a field goal percentage of 42% and a total of 64 points vs. Wisconsin.
Can Arizona Grab a Win at Home?
The Wisconsin Badgers are heading into their game against Wisconsin with a perfect 7-0 record. In their previous ten home games, Arizona has an 8-2 record, including last season. Arizona has been impressive against the spread this season, currently sitting at 7-0. This includes a perfect 5-0 record at home and a solid 2-0 mark on the road vs. the spread.
Arizona comes in with an over/under record of 2-5-0 through seven games, with their games averaging a combined 156 points per game so far. When assessing the Wildcats’ performance in their last three games, their over/under record stands at 1-2, with their games averaging 144 points per game.
Compared to their season average of 93.4 points per game, Arizona struggled in their previous game. Against Colgate, the Wildcats scored 82 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.5%. Leading the team in scoring is Caleb Love, who is averaging 13.3 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Keshad Johnson also maintains a PPG average of 12.9 heading into game.
This season, the Arizona defense has been impressive, holding the 26th position in the country while permitting an average of 62.6 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Colgate, the Raiders finished with a field goal percentage of 46% and a total of 55 points vs. Arizona.