Northwestern at Wisconsin 3/4/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 03/03/2020 at 7:05 PM ET

The Northwestern Wildcats visit Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Wednesday for a Big 10 tilt against the No. 24 ranked Wisconsin Badgers. Northwestern improved to 7-21 overall and 2-16 in the Big Ten following its 81-76 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Sunday. Miller Kopp led Northwestern with 21 points and the Wildcats snapped a losing streak of 12 straight.

Miller Kopp is the leading scorer for Northwestern with an average of 13.3 points per game, while Pete Nance is the leading rebounder with an average of 6.1 per game and Pat Spencer is the leader in assists with an average of 3.8 per game. Northwestern has three players averaging double figures in scoring. 

Wisconsin improved to 19-10 overall and 12-6 and the Big Ten following its 71-69 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday night. Brad Davison was the leading scorer for Wisconsin with 20 points while Brevin Pritzl chipped in with 15 points. Wisconsin has won each of its last six and has moved into a tie for second place in the Big Ten one game behind first-place Maryland.

Nate Reuvers is the leading scorer and rebounder for Wisconsin with averages of 13.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while D'Mitrik Trice is the second-leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 10.1 points and 4.2 assists per game. Three players for Wisconsin are averaging double-figures in scoring.

Wisconsin is on fire. The Badgers are 6-0 straight up and 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games played and have moved into a tie for second place in the Big Ten just one game behind Maryland. At home, Wisconsin has won each of its last 7 SU and has won 16 of its last 19 SU overall against Northwestern. Wisconsin will dominate this match up Wednesday on its home court. Final Score Prediction, Wisconsin Badgers win and cover ATS 71-55.

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