Wisconsin (21-6) vs Washington (13-14)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Kohl Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Wisconsin -15.5 — Over/Under: 150.5
The Washington Huskies are visiting the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday, February 25th at the Kohl Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction. We will examine:
The Wisconsin Badgers’ recent form and player performance
The Washington Huskies’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Wisconsin Badgers
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Washington Huskies
Recent betting trends in games played between the Washington Huskies and Wisconsin Badgers
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Washington Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers game
Wisconsin Badgers Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers have a 21-6 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the Big Ten. Wisconsin is coming off a 73-77 loss to Oregon. The Badgers are 17-9-1 against the spread, and 16-11 in over/under while having a 13-2 home record.
Offensively, Wisconsin is averaging 81.7 points per game, which ranks 27th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.9 points per game (145th). The Badgers shoot 46.8% from the field (79th) and 36.3% from beyond the arc (63rd). The Badgers shoot 83.6% from the free throw line, which is the best in the nation, and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game (150th).
John Tonje leads Wisconsin in scoring this season, with an average of 19.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, while John Blackwell adds 154.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Wisconsin will take on Michigan State and Minnesota after this game.
Washington Huskies Preview
The Washington Huskies have a 13-14 record this season and are sitting in 18th place in the Big 10. Washington is coming off a 79-85 loss to Iowa. The Huskies are 14-12 against the spread, and 15-11 in over/under while having a 2-7 road record.
Offensively, Washington is averaging 72.6 points per game, which is 226th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.1 points per game (257th). The Huskies shoot 45% from the field (171st) and 35% from beyond the arc (121st). The Huskies shoot 68.2% from the free-throw line (303rd) and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game (295th).
Great Osobor leads Washington in scoring with an average of 15 points, adding team-highs both in rebounding with 8.7 and in assists made, with 3.4 per game. Tyler Harris adds 12.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Wisconsin has won 22 of its last 23 night games at Kohl Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Washington has lost 24 of its last 26 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 11 night games against the Big Ten Conference at Kohl Center.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- The road team has won three of Wisconsin’s last four games.
- Wisconsin has lost three of its last four games after coming off overtime.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Wisconsin’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Eleven of Washington’s last 13 night games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wisconsin ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (83.6%).
- Wisconsin ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).
- Washington ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.2).
Washington Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction
In this Washington Huskies vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as a -15.5 home favorite. Wisconsin is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and have been extremely strong at home, while Washington has been struggling mightily on the road. the Badgers are coming off a surprise home defeat by Oregon, but apart from that, they have been playing very good basketball lately, as they are 5-1 in their last 6 games, and 8-2 against the spread in their last 10.
On the other hand, Washington is just 3-7 in their last 10 games, but are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 road games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams have been playing some higher-scoring games lately, as they are 8-3 to the over in their last 11 games combined, as Wisconsin is a top-30 team offensively, and Washington a bottom-100 team defensively. I expect a high-scoring affair, so give me the over.