Pittsburgh Panthers vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Panthers versus the Badgers? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBSS. The game will be played at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Pittsburgh is the -2 point favorites in this non-conference matchup against Wisconsin. The over/under for the game is set at 148 points.
PITTSBURGH PANTHERS VS WISCONSIN BADGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wisconsin Badgers +2
This game will be played at The Greenbrier at 5:30 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE WISCONSIN BADGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Badgers.
- Not only will Wisconsin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will Pittsburgh Find a Way to Win on the Road?
Pittsburgh improved to 4-0 on the season with a 74-63 road win over LSU on Friday, November 22nd. The Panthers were -7.5 favorites heading into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game were 137, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.
After trailing 28-27 at halftime, Pittsburgh turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while holding LSU to 35. The Panthers’ strong 2nd half performance was key to the win.
Pittsburgh’s offense put up 74 points in their latest game, shooting 44.4% from the field and 29.2% from beyond the arc. They were efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 86.4% of their attempts, and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.
Jaland Lowe led the way with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, shooting 57.1% from three. Ishmael Leggett added 21 points, while Cameron Corhen and Jalen Reed each contributed 14 points, with Corhen shooting 63.6% from the field.
Pittsburgh’s defense held their opponent to 63 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 44% on two-point attempts (17/38).
From beyond the arc, Pittsburgh limited their opponent to 5/21 shooting, or 23%. They also sent them to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws (70%).
Will Wisconsin Make it Happen at Home?
Wisconsin Badgers Recent Game/Games
Wisconsin picked up an 86-70 win over UCF on Friday, November 22nd, in a home game where they were favored by 5 points. The Badgers covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 156 went over the O/U line of 147.
Wisconsin took control early, leading 46-31 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 40 points while allowing 39, maintaining their lead and securing the win.
Wisconsin put up 86 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They hit 62.9% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 32.3% of their threes (10/31). At the free-throw line, they made 75%, going 12/16.
The Badgers dished out 21 assists, with John Blackwell leading the way with 17 points on 6/10 shooting, including 2/4 from three. Kamari McGee was efficient, hitting 5/6 overall and 3/4 from deep, finishing with 14 points in 19 minutes. Nolan Winter contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 5/8 from the field.
Wisconsin’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with opponents hitting 62% of their two-point attempts, going 22/35.
From three-point range, Wisconsin’s defense held the other team to 32% shooting, as they made 10 of their 31 attempts. The Badgers also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12, shooting 75%. Wisconsin allowed 8 offensive rebounds.