A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Wisconsin Badgers (7-5) when they go head-to-head against the Rider Broncs (7-3) at Kohl Center. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Rider Broncs at Wisconsin Badgers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Badgers won big over the Tennessee Volunteers, 68-48, while the Broncs were beaten by the Temple Owls, 78-66.
The Badgers forced 17 turnovers and held the Volunteers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.413 (below their season average of 0.485). Rider, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 33.2). D’Mitrik Trice fueled Wisconsin with 21 points. Rider, meanwhile, rallied around Dimencio Vaughn, who contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Wisconsin could put on a ball-control clinic in this meeting. Wisconsin ranks 52nd in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.2 percent), while Rider forces the 55th-fewest turnovers (17.8 percent). Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. The fast-paced Broncs rank 23rd in possessions per game, while the more methodical Badgers rank 346th.
Rider Broncs vs. Wisconsin Badgers Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Rider, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wisconsin ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (17.9) while Rider ranks 245th (27.3).
- The Broncs rank second in rebounds per game (43.7) while the Badgers rank 211th (33.7).
- Wisconsin ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Rider ranks 115th (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Broncs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 4.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.4 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
