Michigan Wolverines vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Planning on watching today’s Wolverines and Badgers game? Catch the action at Kohl Center in Madison, WI, as the Badgers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on PEAC. The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Wisconsin as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -2.5

This game will be played at Kohl Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Badgers.
• Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Does Michigan Have A Chance at Kohl Center?

Michigan improved to 6-1 on the season with a dominant 78-53 road win over Xavier on Wednesday. The Wolverines, who entered the game as -1.5 favorites, not only covered the spread but also held the Musketeers to just 53 points. The game’s total points of 131 fell well short of the 153.5 O/U line.

After leading 41-30 at halftime, Michigan’s defense clamped down in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 37 of their own. It was a solid all-around performance for the Wolverines as they continue their strong start to the season.

Michigan’s offense put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 49.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, thanks in part to hitting 50% from three-point range, going 11-for-22.

Danny Wolf was a standout, hitting 4-of-5 threes and finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Ryan Conwell added 19 points, making 5-of-9 from deep, while Vladislav Goldin contributed 18 points, shooting 7-of-9 overall.

Michigan’s defense was on point, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 34%, with the other team making only 12 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Michigan’s defense allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% success rate. The opponent also struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 5 of 9 attempts, while Michigan gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Can the Badgers Hold Strong at Home?

Wisconsin improved to 8-0 on the season with a 74-53 win over Chicago State on Saturday. The Badgers were heavy favorites at -33.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 127 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.

Leading 32-25 at halftime, Wisconsin clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 42 of their own.

Wisconsin put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 39% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.5%. They hit 10 of 30 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three, and connected on 85.7% of their free throws, going 18 for 21 at the line.

John Tonje led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Nolan Winter was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, including 1 for 1 from three, finishing with 12 points and 6 rebounds. The Badgers also dished out 17 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds.

Wisconsin’s defense held their opponent to just 53 points, allowing them to shoot 39% from the field on 23 of 59 attempts. Inside the arc, they gave up 13 two-point baskets on 29 tries, a 44% shooting rate.

From three-point range, Wisconsin’s defense allowed 10 threes on 30 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 18 for 85%. Wisconsin gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.