The McNeese State Cowboys (1-2) will travel to the Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (1-1). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
McNeese State Cowboys vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Badgers were victorious over the Eastern Illinois Panthers 65-52, while the Cowboys had no trouble getting past the Southern-New Orleans Knights 104-33.
McNeese State played a perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.350 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.692. Southern-New Orleans was 0.000 and 0.284, respectively, for those same stats. The Badgers, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.364 vs. 0.048) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 26.8). Nate Reuvers led the way for Wisconsin, finishing with 14 points, 14 rebounds and nine blocks. Dru Kuxhausen, meanwhile played a pivotal role for McNeese State with 23 points.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Wisconsin figures to have a substantial advantage. Since the 2018-19 season, the Badgers defense ranks 12th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.450), while the McNeese State offense ranks 174th in effective field goal percentage (0.510). Additionally, the Cowboys rank 35th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.276), while the Badgers rank 10th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.168).
McNeese State vs. Wisconsin Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – McNeese State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wisconsin ranks 13th in assists allowed per game (10.3) while McNeese State ranks 249th (14.7).
- The Badgers rank 273rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Cowboys rank 311th (18.0).
- The Badgers rank 41st in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Cowboys rank 234th (7.1).
- Wisconsin ranks 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while McNeese State ranks 158th (3.1).
