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The No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers (8-3) face the Butler Bulldogs (7-3) Saturday in the Indy Classic. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 2:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Wisconsin vs. Butler odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Wisconsin continued its losing skid with an 86-80 battle against Illinois Tuesday as a 6.5-point underdog. It was the rebounding battle that proved to be fatal for the Badgers as they lost the battle on the glass 40-29. The Badgers have lost each of their last 3 games and have allowed over 85 points in back-to-back games.
Butler suffered a 71-68 loss against North Dakota State Tuesday while failing to cover as a 13.5-point favorite. The Bulldogs played a clean game against NDSU, turning the ball over just 4 times, but it was the 37.1% shooting from the field and 36.8% from deep that killed Butler. The Bulldogs have dropped back-to-back games.
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Wisconsin at Butler odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated 10:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Butler +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin -4.5 (-115) | Butler +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Wisconsin at Butler picks and predictions
Prediction
Wisconsin 74, Butler 70
Moneyline
PASS.
I like the Badgers to pick up the win here as -225 favorites, but they are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Pass here and bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET BUTLER +4.5 (-105).
Butler has covered the spread in 5 of its last 8 games while Wisconsin is only 1-3 ATS in its last 4 games. The Bulldogs also covered the spread in their last matchup against Wisconsin.
Butler’s defense, which allows just 66.1 points per game, will be what helps keep the Bulldogs in this game.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 147.5 (-105).
The Under has hit in each of Butler’s last 3 games and is 7-3 in tis last 10 games overall. The Under also hit in the last matchup between these squads.
With Butler’s defense and how Wisconsin has struggled offensively during this losing streak, the Under is a safe bet here.
This is a lean because the Over is 8-2 in Wisconsin’s last 10 games.
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