A five-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Wisconsin Badgers (5-5) when they take on the Milwaukee Panthers (5-6) at Kohl Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Badgers fell to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 72-65, while the Panthers were defeated by the Eastern Illinois Panthers, 75-68.
Milwaukee forced Eastern Illinois into a turnover percentage of 25.6 (above their season average of 16.6) while Wisconsin had a better free throw rate (0.229 vs. 0.143). Kobe King played a key role for Wisconsin with 18 points. Meanwhile, Milwaukee received a boost from Darius Roy, who contributed 24 points.
Opposite tempos will be on display in this showdown. Milwaukee has preferred to play quickly (45th in possessions per game), while Wisconsin has been slower-paced (338th in possessions per game).
Milwaukee Panthers vs. Wisconsin Badgers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Milwaukee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wisconsin ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Milwaukee ranks 215th (38.5).
- The Badgers allow the 34th-fewest steals per game (5.4) while the Panthers rank 55th (5.7).
- The Badgers rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while the Panthers rank 99th (21.3).
- Wisconsin averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 57th in the nation. Milwaukee ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Panthers have been outscored by an average of 7.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Milwaukee has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 61.0 points per game (7.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (1.5 above their season average).
