High Point Panthers vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/19
The High Point Panthers take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the first round of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. The game will be held at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Fans can catch the action on TBS at 1:50 PM ET on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
The Panthers are coming off a strong regular season with a record of 30-4 and a conference record of 18-1 in the Big South. On the other side, the Badgers, ranked #19 in the AP poll, finished their regular season with a 24-10 overall record and a 16-7 record in the Big Ten Conference. This postseason game will test both teams as they strive to advance in the tournament.
High Point Panthers vs Wisconsin Badgers Game Day Info
- Sport: NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball
- Teams: High Point Panthers vs Wisconsin Badgers
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland OR
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Betting Odds: High Point Spread +10.5, Wisconsin Spread -10.5, High Point MoneyLine +366, Wisconsin MoneyLine -495, Over/Under 164.5
High Point Panthers Team Preview
The High Point Panthers have had a strong recent run, winning their last three games. They scored 91 points against Winthrop, 75 against UNC Asheville, and 81 against Gardner-Webb. These wins show their ability to score high and maintain a winning streak.
The Panthers’ offense ranks high this season, with an average of 90 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 49.1%, placing them among the top teams. They also excel at free throws, making nearly 20 per game, which ranks them sixth.
Key players like Terry Anderson and Rob Martin have been instrumental in their success. Anderson averages 16 points per game, while Martin contributes 15.3 points. The team’s ability to distribute the ball is evident with their 16.3 assists per game.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers have been strong this season. They hold a 24-10 overall record and a 16-7 record in the Big Ten Conference. Their offense is ranked 41st in points per game with 83.0.
Nick Boyd has been a key player for Wisconsin. He averages 20.6 points per game and has an impressive field goal percentage of 47.9%. John Blackwell also contributes with 19.0 points per game.
In recent games, the Badgers won against the Illinois Fighting Illini and Washington Huskies. They lost to the Michigan Wolverines by just 3 points. Despite the loss, Nick Boyd and Austin Rapp had notable performances.
BTB Betting Pick
The Wisconsin Badgers are favored by 10.5 points against the High Point Panthers. Wisconsin scores 83.0 points per game while High Point scores 90.0. Considering High Point’s strong scoring and Wisconsin’s moderate defensive stats, picking High Point to cover the +10.5 spread seems reasonable.
The over/under line is set at 164.5. High Point allows 90.0 points, and Wisconsin allows 83.0, suggesting a high-scoring game. Given these factors, taking the over at 164.5 is a solid choice.