Two powers of the Big Ten Conference will collide, as Wisconsin is set to face Michigan State on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The game is scheduled for 7 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Wisconsin enters this game as 2-point favorites with the total set at 125.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Wisconsin vs. Michigan State prediction below.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State Odds
- Spread: Wisconsin -2
- Total: 126
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan. 10
- Time: 7 pm ET
- Location: Kohl Center — Madison, WI
- TV: ESPN
Wisconsin Betting Trends
- Badgers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
- Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Michigan State Betting Trends
- Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Under is 5-1 in Spartans last 6 overall.
- Under is 5-1 in Spartans last 6 games following a straight up win.
Wisconsin vs. Michigan State Prediction
This game is going to be a slog. The low 125.5 total implies this as well. Both Michigan State and Wisconsin play at a slow pace while boasting strong defenses. On top of that, the Spartans are fresh off a 59-53 victory over Michigan. This game could take on a similar low-scoring nature.
Michigan State is heating up with six straight wins. Although the most recent victory against rival Michigan was nice, the Spartans haven’t exactly played top competition in that stretch. When MSU travels to face Wisconsin on Tuesday, that will represent its toughest matchup in over six weeks.
Wisconsin saw its six-game winning streak snapped on Saturday with a 79-69 loss at Illinois. This makes for an interesting bounce-back spot for No. 18 Wisconsin, who is favored by a basket over the unranked Spartans. The Badgers have solid victories over USC, Marquette, Maryland, and Iowa this year, but the most recent loss calls into question their current form.
Let’s bank on both teams living up to their reputation as slow-paced, defensive-minded squads. Wisconsin potentially missing forward Tyler Wahl helps the under as well. This matchup could finish 62-58 either way, which prompts a play on the under.
The Pick: Under 126 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook