College Hoops Preview: Michigan Wolverines vs Wisconsin Badgers – Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

The Michigan Wolverines (6-1) head to the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, December 3 to take on the 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (8-0). The action begins at 9:00 PM ET, with the Badgers favored with a point spread at -3.5 (-115).

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Wolverines have won their last five games and are hoping to keep that momentum going as they arrive for this matchup. Their latest success was a 25-point blowout over the 22nd-ranked Xavier Musketeers, which ended 78-53.

Ryan Conwell led with 19 points on 46 percent shooting from the field. Michigan as a whole had better defense in the second half, as they allowed the Musketeers to score only 23 points.

The offense was night and day by comparison, as the Wolverines shot 49.2 percent overall and made 50.0 percent of their threes. The Musketeers could only net 34.5 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep. They also had 10 turnovers, but forced the Musketeers to have 19.

The Wolverines are averaging 80.9 points per game and shooting 50.4 percent from the field. Their defense has consistently held teams to 60.1 points a game, making this an appealing spread to win by.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Badgers are aiming to keep their eight-game win streak alive, but have a tough matchup on the horizon. Their most recent victory was a 74-53 rout over the Chicago State Cougars (0-9). The second half was more appealing, as the Badgers only had a 32-25 lead after the first half.

John Tonje led the team with 22 points and about 42 percent shooting from the field. Steven Crowl was also key in their victory, as he led the team with seven rebounds and five assists.

They shot 39.0 percent from the field and connected on 33.3 percent from beyond the arc. Their defense held the Cougars to 33.9 shooting from the field and 25.0 percent from deep. They also had just eight turnovers and were able to force 11 on the Cougars.

The Badgers have been putting up 85.3 points per game and making 46.8 percent of their shots. On defense, they have been allowing their opponents to average 69.3 points per game. This is a solid spread and puts them at a comfortable distance for victory.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The college basketball betting odds for the Michigan Wolverines vs Wisconsin Badgers showdown has been offered through MyBookie. Current odds show the Badgers as 3.5-point favorites, while market data suggests they have a 65.0 percent chance of winning.

The Badgers are appealing at home, but they cannot relax against the Wolverines who are coming off of a strong win. This should be a close battle, but the Badgers have what it takes to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -3.5 (-115)