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2025 NCAA basketball championship odds: Who is favored? Will UConn 3-peat?

Looking at the 2025 NCAA basketball championship odds as the 2023-24 season just wrapped up.

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It’s never too soon to think about next season.

While the UConn Huskies were finishing off the Purdue Boilermakers Monday in Glendale, Ariz, other programs — and players — have already set their focus on what it will take to get to the 2025 National Championship Game in San Antonio’s Alamodome next April 7.

Numerous players have entered the transfer portal, from FAU G Johnell Davis to Arizona C Oumar Ballo. Davis reportedly will test the waters and enter the NBA Draft.

Florida G Walter Clayton Jr., LSU G Jalen Cook and even USC G Bronny James are among a group who have declared or reportedly will declare for the upcoming draft.

Coaches are on the move, too. Sources have John Calipari leaving Kentucky for SEC rival Arkansas. He would replace Eric Musselman, who is headed to USC … which lost Andy Enfield to SMU.

So, who will win the championship next season?

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2025 NCAA basketball championship odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday, April 8, at 11:56 p.m. ET.

THE FAVORITES

  • Duke Blue Devils +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100)
  • Kansas Jayhawks +1200
  • Alabama Crimson Tide +1500
  • Houston Cougars +1500
  • North Carolina Tar Heels +1500
  • UConn Huskies +1800

THE CONTENDERS

  • Arizona Wildcats +2000
  • Kentucky Wildcats +2000
  • Baylor Bears +3000
  • Gonzaga Bulldogs +3000
  • Purdue Boilermakers +3000
  • Tennessee Volunteers +3600
  • Texas Longhorns +3600

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YOU NEVER KNOW

  • Arkansas Razorbacks +4000
  • Auburn Tigers +4000
  • BYU Cougars +4000
  • Illinois Fighting Illini +4000
  • Iowa State Cyclones +4000
  • Creighton Bluejays +4500
  • Marquette Golden Eagles +4500

NOTEWORTHY ???

  • Michigan Wolverines +5000
  • Miami Hurricanes +5000
  • Florida Gators +5500
  • Michigan State Spartans +5500
  • Ohio State Buckeyes +5500
  • St. John’s Red Storm +5500
  • UCLA Bruins +5500
  • Villanova Wildcats +5500
  • Wisconsin Badgers +5500

+6000

San Diego State Aztecs | USC Trojans

+8000

Indiana Hoosiers | Kansas State Wildcats

Louisville Cardinals | Virginia Cavaliers

Washington Huskies

+10000

Iowa Hawkeyes |  Oklahoma Sooners

Oregon Ducks |  Syracuse Orange

+15000

Colorado Buffaloes | NC State Wolfpack

Northwestern Wildcats | Notre Dame Fighting Irish

+25000

Arizona State Sun Devils

+30000

FAU Owls | Stanford Cardinal

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LONGEST SHOTS (+50000 each)

McNeese Cowboys |  Oakland Golden Grizzlies

Oregon State Beavers | UC Irvine Anteaters

Vermont Catamounts | Yale Bulldogs

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2024 March Madness: Final Four long shots worthy of NCAA Tournament futures bet

Beat the Sportsbook: Here are the best 4 long-shot predictions and picks to make the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.

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If its the Big Dance, and if we’re looking for a fairytale-comes-true return on investment then its a Cinderella we want.

Below, we look at 4 teams with decent value and their NCAA Tournament Final Four futures odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s (OR FanDuel Sportsbook’s) and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

For this analysis, we’ll stay away from the top 20% of teams listed in the  USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and the top 25% seeds (top 4 each region) in the tournament brackets. We’ll look for teams whose chances of reaching the Final Four may not be a slam dunk, but they will have relative value compared to the risk. We’ll track down 4 teams at diverse price points, but value is value.

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Final Four long-shot predictions

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Wisconsin Badgers (+1400)

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Wisconsin (22-13) — the 5-seed in the South Region — lost to Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament championship game, but the Badgers led that contest by 9 points inside the 15-minute mark. UW was undone by Illinois going 26 of 30 at the free-throw line.

Wisconsin beat No. 3-ranked Purdue in a Saturday Big Ten semifinal, and the Badgers had played the Boilermakers tough in an earlier loss. Top South Region seeds Houston (No. 1) and Marquette (No. 2) may end up with some injury or injury-return continuity issues, and No. 3 Kentucky needs its potent offense to click to avoid upsets. So, the Badgers have a path.

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San Diego State Aztecs (+2000)

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The Aztecs (24-10) — the No. 5 in the East — are just 6-4 over their last 10 games, but they have the defense (39% field-goal accuracy allowed over those 10 games) and court skills to make for profit leverage at this price point. SDSU’s Jaedon LeDee is a power forward with possible late 1st-round NBA talent, and he could be a difference maker in a lot of key minutes  — and games — as the East Region rolls toward crowning its Final Four entrant.

Alongside LeDee, a 6-foot-9, 240-poinder averaging 21.1 points and 8.4 rebounds, San Diego State sports a veteran lineup. The Aztecs get their 1st 2 potential games in their own time zone (games in Spokane).

The futures market had shorter overall futures odds on SDSU a couple weeks ago, and they fit as a decent value when trying to find a play from back in the pack.

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McNeese State Cowboys (+8000)

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The Cowboys (30-3) are tabbed as the No. 12 seed in the Midwest. Their path lays out with decent matchups, and they are a dangerous 3-point shooting team (39.4%) playing at a slower-than-average pace. That is often the formula for Cinderella runs in March.

McNeese State may have some trouble forcing enough less-than-optimum mid-range looks, but if it can catch an opponent or 2 having off-kilter shooting games it has a legitimate shot at making a run. The Cowboys create a lot of near-proximity and quality perimeter looks when they’re on offense.

Saint Mary’s Gaels (+1400)

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West No. 5-seed Saint Mary’s (26-7) has filed just 1 loss in 2024. The West Coast Conference champs are 18-1 — knocking down triples at a 39.9% clip along the way — over their last 19 games.

Ranked as the KenPom No. 20, they too can slow down a game and drain 3s. The Gaels also excel on defense (KenPom 3rd in defensive efficiency). SMC’s pace could be problematic for speed demons like Alabama or North Carolina, which could well be 2nd- and 3rd-round matchups.

Saint Mary’s has won tourney games each of the last 2 years and may be poised to takes things a step or 2 farther.

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Maryland at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Maryland at Wisconsin odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Maryland Terrapins (6-2, 3-2 Big Ten) visit the Wisconsin Badgers (4-4, 2-3) Saturday for a noon ET kickoff at Camp Randall Stadium (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Maryland is coming off a bye week following a 31-24 home victory vs. Northwestern as a 14-point favorite Oct. 22. Maryland won the turnover battle (2-0), led in time of possession (32:50-27:10) and had more total yards (423-358) than Northwestern. QB Taulia Tagovailoa didn’t play after exiting vs. Indiana with a knee injury the previous week, but he is expected to play vs. Wisconsin. If not, the Terrapins will go with backup QB Billy Edwards Jr., who threw for 166 yards and 1 TD with no picks and ran for 66 yards vs. the Wildcats.

Wisconsin also had last week off after a is a big 35-24 win vs. Purdue as a 1.5-point home favorite Oct. 22. The only major statistical category the Badgers won was turnovers (3-1). They lost time of possession (35:00-25:00), had fewer first downs (21-16) and had fewer total yards (431-381) vs. the Boilermakers. QB Graham Mertz completed 13 of 21 pass attempts for 203 yards and 2 TDs with no INTs.

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Maryland at Wisconsin odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maryland +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Wisconsin -205 (bet $205 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Maryland +4 (-108) | Wisconsin -4 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Maryland at Wisconsin picks and predictions

Prediction

Maryland 28, Wisconsin 24

Moneyline

AVOID.

With Tagovailoa expected to return from his knee injury, I’m not willing to risk a ML play on Maryland (+165) with a chance he’s not 100%. If he is healthy, the Terps should come away with their 3rd win in a row.

Against the spread

BET MARYLAND +4 (108).

Whether Tagovailoa plays or not, this is my BEST BET in this game. The Terrapins are tough opponents and the Badgers have not proven that they should be favored to win this game.

Maryland did lose to Purdue, which Wisconsin just beat, but the Terps nearly upset Michigan, which is among the elites. The Terrapins also defeated Michigan State, which defeated Wisconsin 34-28 in double overtime Oct. 15.

Expect Maryland-Wisconsin to be close — no matter which team wins — and backing the spread is the safest way to bet this game.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 49.5 (-110).

If Tagovailoa plays, the Maryland offense sees a significant jump in production, which would make the Over a decent bet.

Neither of these teams are particularly impressive on either offense or defense, but neither are terrible either. Both have proven that they have the ability to let up 50 points on the defensive end, while also scoring 30+ on the offensive side.

In a game where both teams are so evenly matched, a small OVER 49.5 (-110) wager might be the way to go.

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Iowa State vs Wisconsin NCAA Tournament Second Round odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 11 seed Iowa State Cyclones (21-12) are 3-point underdogs in their second round NCAA Tournament matchup against the No. 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers (25-7) on Sunday at 6:10 PM on TNT. The winner advances to the Sweet 16 in the Midwest Regional …

The No. 11 seed Iowa State Cyclones (21-12) are 3-point underdogs in their second round NCAA Tournament matchup against the No. 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers (25-7) on Sunday at 6:10 PM on TNT. The winner advances to the Sweet 16 in the Midwest Regional Region bracket.

Wisconsin has compiled a 16-15-0 record against the spread this season, while Iowa State is 17-15-0. The Badgers are 18-13-1 and the Cyclones are 14-18-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams combine to score 136.8 points per game, 12.8 more points than this matchup’s total. Wisconsin has a 4-6-0 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in the past 10 contests. Iowa State has gone 5-5-0 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 contests.

To prepare for this college hoops showdown, here is everything you need to prepare for Sunday’s action.

Iowa State at Wisconsin odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Wisconsin -3
  • Total: 124
  • Moneyline: Wisconsin -165, Iowa State +142

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Iowa State at Wisconsin odds, spread, & more

Moneyline

  • The Badgers have put together an 18-5 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 78.3% of those games).
  • Wisconsin has gone 13-4 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -165 or shorter (76.5%).
  • The Badgers have an implied moneyline win probability of 62.3% in this game.
  • The Cyclones have entered the game as underdogs 17 times this season and won eight, or 47.1%, of those games.
  • This season, Iowa State has won five of its 13 games, or 38.5%, when it’s the underdog by at least +142 on the moneyline.
  • The Cyclones have a 41.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Against the spread

  • The 70.6 points per game the Badgers average are 7.9 more points than the Cyclones give up (62.7).
  • Wisconsin has a 15-10 record against the spread and a 22-4 record overall when scoring more than 62.7 points.
  • When Iowa State allows fewer than 70.6 points, it is 12-8 against the spread and 16-5 overall.
  • The Cyclones score only 0.1 fewer points per game (66.2) than the Badgers allow their opponents to score (66.3).
  • Iowa State has put together a 12-5 ATS record and a 15-3 overall record in games it scores more than 66.3 points.
  • Wisconsin’s record is 8-5 against the spread and 13-1 overall when it allows fewer than 66.2 points.
  • The Badgers have totaled 136 more points than their opponents this season (4.3 per game on average), and the Cyclones have scored 116 more points than their opponents (3.5 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The Badgers have an average implied point total equal to their implied total in Sunday’s game (64).
  • So far this season, Wisconsin has scored more than 64 points 26 times.
  • The average implied point total on the season for the Cyclones (70.8) is equal to the team’s implied total in this matchup.
  • This year, Iowa State has put up more than 61 points in 22 games.

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How to watch Wisconsin vs. Iowa State

  • Game Day: Sunday, March 20, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:10 PM ET
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Colgate vs Wisconsin NCAA Tournament First Round odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers (24-7) and the No. 14 Colgate Raiders (23-11) will meet on Friday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin is favored by 7.5 points in the opening round matchup, which begins at 9:50 PM. …

The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers (24-7) and the No. 14 Colgate Raiders (23-11) will meet on Friday to compete for a spot in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin is favored by 7.5 points in the opening round matchup, which begins at 9:50 PM. Here are the insights you need when filling out your bracket for this 3-14 matchup.

Wisconsin is 16-14-0 against the spread this season compared to Colgate’s 17-14-1 ATS record. A total of 18 out of the Badgers’ 31 games this season have hit the over, and 16 of the Raiders’ 32 games have gone over. The teams average 146.8 points per game, 7.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Wisconsin is 4-6-0 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its past 10 games, while Colgate has gone 6-4-0 against the spread and 10-0 overall.

Before this college basketball matchup, here is what you need to prepare for Friday’s action.

Colgate at Wisconsin odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Wisconsin -7.5
  • Total: 139.5
  • Moneyline: Wisconsin -340, Colgate +265

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Colgate at Wisconsin odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Wisconsin 74, Colgate 66

Moneyline

  • The Badgers have won 17 of the 22 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (77.3%).
  • Wisconsin has a record of 7-2 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -340 or shorter (77.8%).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Badgers have an implied win probability of 77.3%.
  • The Raiders have won two of the five games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
  • Colgate has a record of 1-1 when set as an underdog of +265 or more by bookmakers this season.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 27.4% chance of a victory for the Raiders.

Against the spread

  • The Badgers record 70.7 points per game, just 3.6 more points than the 67.1 the Raiders give up.
  • Wisconsin is 13-7 against the spread and 18-2 overall when scoring more than 67.1 points.
  • Colgate has an 11-5-1 record against the spread and a 17-1 record overall when giving up fewer than 70.7 points.
  • The Raiders’ 76.1 points per game are 9.6 more points than the 66.5 the Badgers give up to opponents.
  • Colgate is 12-11 against the spread and 16-8 overall when it scores more than 66.5 points.
  • Wisconsin’s record is 15-10 against the spread and 22-4 overall when it allows fewer than 76.1 points.
  • The Badgers have out-scored their opponents by a total of 129 points this season (4.2 points per game on average), and the Raiders have put up 304 more points than their opponents on the year (9.0 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The average implied total for the Badgers this season is 71.4 points, which equals their implied total for Friday’s game.
  • This season, Wisconsin has scored more than 74 points 10 times.
  • The 76.1-point average implied total on the season for the Raiders is 10.1 more points than the team’s 66-point implied total in this matchup.
  • This year, Colgate has put up more than 66 points in a game 26 times.

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  • Game Day: Friday, March 18, 2022
  • Game Time: 9:50 PM ET
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Michigan State vs Wisconsin Big Ten Tournament odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 2 seed Wisconsin Badgers (24-6, 15-5 Big Ten) are 3-point favorites in the Big Ten Tournament when they play the No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans (21-11, 11-9 Big Ten) on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 6:30 PM. Both teams …

The No. 2 seed Wisconsin Badgers (24-6, 15-5 Big Ten) are 3-point favorites in the Big Ten Tournament when they play the No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans (21-11, 11-9 Big Ten) on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, beginning at 6:30 PM. Both teams hope to move one step closer to an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket.

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Wisconsin’s record against the spread so far this season is 16-13-0, while Michigan State’s is 16-15-0. A total of 18 out of the Badgers’ 30 games this season have gone over the point total, and 17 of the Spartans’ 31 games have gone over. The teams average 143.3 points per game, 7.3 more points than this matchup’s total. Wisconsin is 4-6-0 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while Michigan State has gone 4-6-0 against the spread and 3-7 overall.

Before this matchup in Big Ten play, here’s everything you need to get ready for Friday’s college hoops action.

Michigan State at Wisconsin odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Wisconsin -3
  • Total: 136
  • Moneyline: Wisconsin -155, Michigan State +132

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Michigan State at Wisconsin odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Wisconsin 70, Michigan State 69

Moneyline

  • The Badgers have won 81% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (17-4).
  • In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -155 or shorter, Wisconsin has a 14-4 record (winning 77.8% of its games).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Badgers have an implied win probability of 60.8%.
  • The Spartans have won three of the 10 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
  • Michigan State is 2-5 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +132 or more on the moneyline.
  • The Spartans have a 43.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Against the spread

  • The Badgers average only 2.6 more points per game (71) than the Spartans allow (68.4).
  • Wisconsin has a 13-6 record against the spread and a 17-2 record overall when scoring more than 68.4 points.
  • When Michigan State allows fewer than 71 points, it is 13-9 against the spread and 18-4 overall.
  • The Spartans put up an average of 72.3 points per game, 5.8 more points than the 66.5 the Badgers allow.
  • Michigan State is 13-8 against the spread and 17-4 overall when it scores more than 66.5 points.
  • Wisconsin’s record is 13-7 against the spread and 20-1 overall when it gives up fewer than 72.3 points.
  • The Badgers have out-scored their opponents by a total of 135 points this season (4.5 points per game on average), and the Spartans have put up 123 more points than their opponents on the year (3.9 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The average implied total for the Badgers this season is 71.4 points, 1.4 more points than their implied total of 70 points in Friday’s game.
  • This season, Wisconsin has totaled more than 70 points in a game 18 times.
  • The 73.7-point average implied total on the season for the Spartans is 6.7 more points than the team’s 67-point implied total in this matchup.
  • This season, Michigan State has outscored its implied point total for this matchup (67) 22 times.

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Nebraska at Wisconsin odds, tips and betting trends

The No. 10 Wisconsin Badgers (24-5, 15-4 Big Ten) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-21, 3-16 Big Ten) on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Kohl Center as heavy, 12.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at …

The No. 10 Wisconsin Badgers (24-5, 15-4 Big Ten) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they host the Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-21, 3-16 Big Ten) on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Kohl Center as heavy, 12.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 2:00 PM ET. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5 points. In this article, we investigate the Wisconsin vs. Nebraska odds and lines for this matchup.

Rankings courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Wisconsin has a 16-12-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Nebraska, who is 15-14-0 ATS. The Badgers have a 17-11-1 record going over the point total, while games involving the Cornhuskers have a record of 18-10-1 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams average 144.3 points per game combined, 4.2 less than this matchup’s total. Wisconsin is 4-6-0 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its past 10 games, while Nebraska has gone 6-4-0 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

Ahead of this Big Ten game, prepare with everything you need to know about Sunday’s college basketball contest.

Nebraska at Wisconsin odds, spread and lines

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  • Spread: Wisconsin -12.5
  • Total: 148.5
  • Moneyline: Wisconsin -889, Nebraska +582

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Nebraska at Wisconsin odds, spread, & more

Prediction

Wisconsin 79, Nebraska 66

Moneyline

  • The Badgers have been the moneyline favorite 20 total times this season. They’ve gone 17-3 in those games.
  • Wisconsin has played four times as a moneyline favorite with odds of -889 or shorter, and claimed a victory each game.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Badgers have an implied win probability of 89.9%.
  • The Cornhuskers have been underdogs in 21 games this season and won three (14.3%) of those contests.
  • This season, Nebraska has won one of its eight games when it’s the underdog by at least +582 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win by the Cornhuskers based on the moneyline is 14.7%.

Against the spread

  • The 70.9 points per game the Badgers put up are 8.1 fewer points than the Cornhuskers allow (79.0).
  • When Wisconsin scores more than 79.0 points, it is 3-2 against the spread and 5-0 overall.
  • Nebraska has a 6-3 record against the spread and a 7-3 record overall when allowing fewer than 70.9 points.
  • The Cornhuskers score 7.2 more points per game (73.4) than the Badgers give up (66.2).
  • Nebraska is 14-8 against the spread and 9-13 overall when it scores more than 66.2 points.
  • Wisconsin has an ATS record of 13-9 and a 20-3 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 73.4 points.
  • The Badgers have out-scored their opponents by a total of 136 points this season (4.7 points per game on average), and opponents of the Cornhuskers have out-scored them by 167 more points on the year (5.6 per game).

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Over/Under

  • The average implied total for the Badgers this season is 71.1 points, which equals their implied total in Sunday’s game.
  • This season, Wisconsin has scored more than 81 points five times.
  • The average implied point total on the season for the Cornhuskers (78.8) is the same as the team’s implied total in this matchup.
  • This season, Nebraska has outscored its implied point total for this matchup (68) 20 times.

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How to watch Wisconsin vs. Nebraska

  • Game Day: Sunday, March 6, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network

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WATCH: Penn State Nittany Lions At Wisconsin Badgers – Key Facts, Stats

This Big Ten opener between Penn State and Wisconsin features ranked teams from different divisions.

The Wisconsin Badgers and Penn State Nittany Lions kick off their seasons with a bang, facing a top 20 conference opponent. The last time these two Big Ten teams met in 2018, Penn State walked away with a 22-10 victory at home. This time, the Nittany Lions travel to Camp Randall, where the Badgers went 2-1 in 2020. Which Big Ten powerhouse is taking this game? The line is Wisconsin -5.5. Go to Tipico Sportsbook for the most updated odds:

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Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan State Spartans odds, picks and best bets

Analyzing Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan State Spartans sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks and tips.

The Wisconsin Badgers (11-6, 4-2 Big Ten) visit the Breslin Center to play the conference rival Michigan State Spartans (13-4, 5-1) at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wisconsin-Michigan State odds and betting lines, with college basketball betting advice and tips around this matchup.

Wisconsin at Michigan State: Three things you need to know

  1. Wisconsin is 3-1 versus ranked opponents this season with victories over Big Ten rivals Ohio State, Penn State and Maryland.
  2. In its last game, Michigan State suffered a 29-point loss to Purdue, 71-42, which is tied for its biggest loss since 2010 (they lost by 29 to Michigan in 2017).
  3. Since 2010-11, the Spartans have won six straight home games against the Badgers with the last five victories coming by double-digits.

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Wisconsin at Michigan State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Michigan State 67, Wisconsin 61

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID a moneyline wager on either side due to Michigan State’s 33-10 record since 2014 when coming off a loss and its gross Michigan State -500 price point. I do expect the Spartans to bounce back from their 29-point trouncing at the hands of Purdue, so Wisconsin +375 is a no-go for me as well. But no way I’m laying $500 to earn a profit of a measly $100 if the Spartans win.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Wisconsin has played well against tough competition so far this season; the Badgers are 6-3-1 against the spread in games against above .500 teams. Second, they have the third-best ATS record (25-22-2) in the Big Ten against ranked opponents since 2014. Third, the Badgers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog. Finally, Michigan State -9.5 (-110) is a mountain of a spread considering the Spartans are just 3-5 ATS when laying 9.5 or more points this season.

TAKE WISCONSIN +9.5 (-110). 

Over/Under (O/U)

The last four Badgers-Spartans contests have gone Under, as have each of the teams’ previous two games. Each have solid defenses—the Spartans are ranked 67th in the county in opponent’s points per game compared to the Badgers’ 14th ranking in such metric. Furthermore, the combined over/under record for Wisconsin-Michigan State is 3-5 against ranked opponents. I expect this Friday night conference rivalry game to play UNDER 131 (-106).

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Rose Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Oregon odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Rose Bowl between the Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks, with NCAA football betting odds, picks, tips and best bets.

The Wisconsin Badgers (10-3) and Oregon Ducks (11-2) meet at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wisconsin-Oregon odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Wisconsin vs. Oregon: Three things you need to know

1. Statistically, the Badgers and Ducks are remarkably similar. Wisconsin averages 34.6 points per game; Oregon averages 35.9. The Badgers have yielded 16.1 PPG, the Ducks 15.7. Wisconsin averages 440 yards per game on offense; Oregon 451. The Badgers mostly run their way to the 440, while the Ducks pass their way to 451. On defense, both allow fewer than 4.9 yards per play, something only 21 teams can claim.

2. He may have been born in Madison, Wisc., but Badgers head coach Paul Chryst does just fine outside the friendly confines of Camp Randall Stadium. Chryst’s Wisconsin teams are 18-7 against the spread on the road. … The Badgers are ATS winners in bowl games over the last five consecutive years.

3. Oregon QB Justin Herbert is the nation’s active leader with 95 career touchdown tosses. He’s a big, florescent-green-and-highlighter-yellow factor in how many a bettor will view this contest. Herbert’s fine 2019 season numbers (66.7% completion rate, 3,333 yards passing, 32 TD passes, five interceptions) have been tallied on the backs of lesser teams. Now, overall that’s not an uncommon statistical analysis, but Herbert’s numbers are more divergent when facing credible defenses versus bottom feeders. Wisconsin sports elite pass defenders, and yet the Badgers have been a bit turnover-unlucky for the season.

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Wisconsin vs. Oregon: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Wisconsin 31, Oregon 28

Moneyline (ML)

For this game (and set of current odds), the moneyline play offers the best value. WISCONSIN (-143) builds in some profit in a matchup against a lesser power-5 champ getting a bump from recency bias. The Badgers performances against Minnesota and Ohio State were elite and more grounded than Oregon’s top recent games.

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Against the Spread (ATS)

The Ducks are 0-4 in postseason games since defeating Florida State in the 2014 Rose Bowl national semifinal. But recruiting-wise, this Ducks team is UO’s best in a while. Expect a close game with a mid-range score … and one more score for Wisconsin. PASS on Wisconsin (-2.5, -121).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Rose Bowl has produced five Overs against one Under across the last six years. Look for good scoring conditions (and an unheralded-but-good UW offense) to crank out an OVER 51.5 (-106).

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