The Wisconsin Badgers (13-9, 6-5 Big 10) will be at Williams Arena to meet the Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-10, 5-6 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Golden Gophers lost to the 19th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini, 59-51, while the Badgers won a close one over the 14th-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 64-63.
Wisconsin played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.222 (above their season average of 0.205) and a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 14.6). Michigan State put up marks of 0.048 and 15.6, respectively, for those same stats. Minnesota, meanwhile, held Illinois to an effective field goal percentage of 0.357 (below their season average of 0.511). Daniel Oturu had a solid performance for Minnesota with 20 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, D’Mitrik Trice played well for Wisconsin, recording 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Badgers won the most recent contest 56-51. The Badgers’ 8.7 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Golden Gophers, who had a mark of 12.5. This will be the first game of the year between these two teams.
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Minnesota currently ranks 270th in possessions per game (67.6) and Wisconsin is 346th (63.9). Ball security should be an advantage for the Badgers. They rank 22nd at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent), while the Golden Gophers force the 48th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.3 percent).
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Minnesota ranks 47th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Wisconsin ranks 227th (33.6).
- The Golden Gophers rank 24th in three pointers allowed per game (18.0) while the Badgers rank 36th (18.6).
- The Golden Gophers rank 24th in blocks per game (4.9) while the Badgers rank 76th (3.8).
- Wisconsin ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Minnesota ranks 59th (5.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (11.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.2 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
- The Badgers have been outscored by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Wisconsin has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
