Arizona vs Wisconsin Picks and Prediction – 11/16/2024

The Arizona Wildcats take a road trip Friday night up north to Madison for a game against Wisconsin. Arizona is the number 9 ranked team in the nation undefeated coming into Friday following a blowout 58 point victory against Old Dominion in their last outing. Offensively Arizona has dominated opponents averaging 97.5 points on nearly 50% shooting after pouring in 102 in their last outing. Defensively the Wildcats have been even better holding opponents to just 54 points per game overall. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Caleb Love leads the Arizona Wildcats offense this season averaging 13.5 points per game. Jaden Bradley is averaging 11 points to go along with a team high 3.5 assists. KJ Lewis also averages 11 points and Carter Bryant chips in nine points per game in nearly 18 minutes per contest. Big man Tobe Awaka also averages 11 points and pulls in a team high 12 rebounds per game.

The Wisconsin Badgers are undefeated this season coming into Friday following a 31 point blowout against Appalachian State. Offensively Wisconsin has done the job this season averaging nearly 84 points on 47.3% shooting for scoring 87 against App State. Defensively the Badgers have been totally strong holding opponents to 61.3 points after giving up only 56 in their last outing.

John Tonje is the offensive leader this season for Wisconsin averaing 17.7 points per game. Max Klesmit averages 16 points and John Blackwell ships in 12.3 points per game. Big man Nolan Winter averages 10.3 points and leads Wisconsin this season averaging 6.7 rebounds per game. Steven Crowl is fifth on the roster averaging 10 points per game and leads Wisconsin dishing out 3.3 assists per contest.

Both teams come into Friday playing well as each are undefeated on the young season. Arizona however is the #9 ranked team in the country and the better team in this matchup. The Wildcats are better on both sides of the ball and that will be the difference Friday. Take Arizona to stay undefeated with a win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Wildcats win and cover 79-68.