Wisconsin at Arizona odds, picks and predictions
The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (7-0) welcome the Wisconsin Badgers (7-2) to the McKale Center Saturday. Tip is set for 3:15 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Wisconsin vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Arizona is No. 1 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll. It beat the Colgate Raiders 82-55 at home on Dec. 2, covering as a 23.5-point favorite. The Wildcats are 7-0 against the spread (ATS) with 5 of those battles coming at home. The Wildcats are led by G Caleb Love, who is averaging 13.3 points per game. However, 5 Wildcats average double figures.
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Michigan State Spartans 70-57 Tuesday, covering as 5.5-point road underdogs. The Badgers also have a 75-64 win over the No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles, which was on Dec. 2. Wisconsin is 4-4-1 ATS yet 3-1-1 ATS over its last 5 games. The Badgers are led by G AJ Storr, who is averaging 14.2 PPG.
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Wisconsin at Arizona odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin +375 (bet $100 to win $375) | Arizona -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin +9.5 (-110) | Arizona -9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Wisconsin at Arizona picks and predictions
Prediction
Arizona 76, Wisconsin 68
Moneyline
PASS.
The Wildcats (-500) have proven to be the best team in the country. However, they are far too expensive as home favorites on the ML.
Against the spread
LEAN BADGERS +9.5 (-110).
Wisconsin has covered in 2 straight games, both as an underdog. It is 3-1 ATS as an underdog this season and has won 6 straight games. It is 2-1-1 ATS in games away from home.
The Wildcats have been single-digit favorites just once, covering as 5.5-point favorites in a 6-point win on a neutral court over Michigan State, a team Wisconsin recently beat by 13 on the road.
The Badgers will have a tough time winning this game, but expect them to cover. Take BADGERS +9.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 144.5 (-115).
If there's 1 thing both teams have been good at this season, it is hitting the Under. Wisconsin has gone Under in 5 straight games and has allowed 65 or fewer points in all 5. It has allowed 57 or fewer in 3. The Badgers are 0-4 O/U in games away from home.
The Wildcats are 2-5 O/U this season and have gone Under in 2 straight games. They have gone Under in both games in which they have been underdogs or single-digit favorites.
That said, back UNDER 144.5 (-115).
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