It will be a matchup between two tremendous defenses when the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-3, 0-1 Big 10) square off with the Wisconsin Badgers (5-4, 1-0 Big 10) at Louis Brown Athletic Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Wisconsin Badgers at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Scarlet Knights lost to the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 77-65, while the Badgers had no trouble getting past the Indiana Hoosiers, 84-64.
The Badgers had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 5.9 (better than their season average of 16.3) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.607 (above their season average of 0.485). Rutgers, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 15.2). Rutgers’ Akwasi Yeboah had a good game, recording 17 points. Meanwhile, Kobe King played a pivotal role for Wisconsin with 24 points.
The Badgers won the lone game between these two teams last season, 69-64. Wisconsin’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Rutgers. The Badgers had a rate of 0.111, while the Scarlet Knights posted a mark of 0.086.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Scarlet Knights rank 47th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.5 percent), while Wisconsin ranks 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.2 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Wisconsin vs. Rutgers Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Wisconsin ranks 93rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.6) while Rutgers ranks 247th (19.4).
- The Badgers average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Scarlet Knights rank 159th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Scarlet Knights rank 37th in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Badgers rank 179th (35.1).
- Wisconsin ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Rutgers ranks 140th (6.6).
