Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/7

The Northern Illinois Huskies will meet the #24 Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. The game is set for Friday, November 7, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. This non-conference game features the Huskies from the Mid-American Conference and the Badgers from the Big Ten Conference.

The Wisconsin Badgers are the favorites in this game with a spread of -27.5. The Northern Illinois Huskies have a spread of +27.5. The Badgers have a moneyline of -20000, while the Huskies stand at +4000. The over/under for the game is set at 157.5. Fans can catch the action on BTN.

Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Northern Illinois Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers
• Venue: Kohl Center, Madison WI
• Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM ET
• Betting Odds:
  • Northern Illinois Spread: +27.5 (-111)
  • Wisconsin Spread: -27.5 (-112)
  • Northern Illinois MoneyLine: +4000
  • Wisconsin MoneyLine: -20000
  • Over/Under: 157.5

Northern Illinois Huskies Team Preview

Northern Illinois Huskies are starting their season with solid stats from their previous game. They scored an average of 102 points per game, placing them 39th in the rankings. Their effective field goal percentage stands at 64.6, which ranks them 32nd.

On the defensive end, the Huskies have room to improve. They recorded 3 steals per game, ranking them 105th. Their turnovers per game are high at 16, placing them 379th, and they commit 22 fouls per game, ranking them 363rd.

Player performances from their first game show a strong start. Jao Ituka led with 19 points, while Gustav Winther added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Makhai Valentine also contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, showing depth in their lineup.

Wisconsin Badgers Team Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are starting their season with a strong foundation. They are ranked 24th in the AP poll and play in the Big Ten Conference. The team won their first game of the season, showing they can perform well at home.

Offensively, Wisconsin is averaging 96.0 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 50.7%. The team also excels in three-point shooting, making 11.0 per game at a rate of 39.3%.

Key players like John Blackwell and Nolan Winter are leading the charge. Blackwell scored 31 points in their last game, while Winter contributed with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The team’s defense has room for improvement, with only 1.0 block per game and 11.0 steals per game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Wisconsin Badgers are favored by 27.5 points against Northern Illinois. Wisconsin scores 96 points per game, while Northern Illinois scores 102. This suggests a close game in terms of scoring ability. With Northern Illinois having a higher offensive output, the pick is for Northern Illinois to cover the +27.5 spread.

The total for the game is set at 157.5 points. Northern Illinois averages 102 points, and Wisconsin averages 96, which adds up to 198 points. This total is much higher than the set line. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the Over 157.5 for this game.