It will be a contest between two stifling defenses when the Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-7, 3-6 Big 10) square off against the Wisconsin Badgers (14-6, 6-3 Big 10) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cornhuskers fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 70-60, while the Badgers were victorious over the Northwestern Wildcats, 62-46.
The Badgers had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 13.5) and held the Wildcats to an effective field goal percentage of 0.361 (below their season average of 0.493). Nebraska, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.8 vs. 16.5). James Palmer Jr. played a pivotal role for Nebraska with 19 points. Ethan Happ, meanwhile played a massive role in the victory for Wisconsin, collecting 13 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on his way to his first triple-double this season.
The Cornhuskers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent matchup, Nebraska won 74-63. The Cornhuskers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Badgers. Nebraska had a rate of 8.1, while Wisconsin posted a mark of 17.7. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Nebraska currently ranks 49th in offensive efficiency and Wisconsin is 24th in defensive efficiency.
Wisconsin Badgers at Nebraska Cornhuskers ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Nebraska, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Nebraska ranks 22nd in steals per game (8.3) while Wisconsin ranks 171st (5.5).
- The Cornhuskers average 4.5 blocks per game, which ranks 37th in the country. The Badgers rank 97th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- Nebraska is fifth in the NCAA with 9.4 assists allowed per game while Wisconsin is 12th with 10.0 assists allowed per game.
- The Badgers rank 96th in rebounds allowed per game (33.6) while the Cornhuskers rank 227th (37.1).
- Nebraska ranks 117th in three pointers attempted per game (23.6) while Wisconsin ranks 236th (19.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Cornhuskers have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Nebraska has defeated opponents by an average of 13.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (5.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
