The Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-6, 0-2 Big Ten) will attempt to end a three-game road losing streak at the No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers (10-2, 2-0 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Badgers’ ( to win on the moneyline) matchup against the Golden Gophers ().
This article refers to betting data current as of January 3, 2023 at 9:44 PM ET. See all the current odds for this contest below and click here to claim your free sports bet (up to $1,001) at Caesars!
Wisconsin Vs Minnesota Betting Lines
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Wisconsin (-12.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (123.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Wisconsin Vs Minnesota Stat Rankings
| Wisconsin Avg. (Rank) | Minnesota Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 68.9 (259th) | Points Scored | 63.4 (345th) |
| 61.3 (32nd) | Points Allowed | 66.8 (126th) |
| 32.9 (260th) | Rebounds | 34.7 (178th) |
| 7.8 (319th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.8 (192nd) |
| 8.9 (56th) | 3pt Made | 6.8 (248th) |
| 13.3 (194th) | Assists | 14.3 (120th) |
| 9.3 (7th) | Turnovers | 12.9 (230th) |
Wisconsin Vs Minnesota Betting Trends
- The Badgers have covered the spread eight times in 12 games.
- Wisconsin is winless ATS (0-3) when playing as at least 12.5-point favorites this year.
- This year, seven of the Badgers’ 12 games have gone over the point total.
- Seven times so far this season, Wisconsin and its opponent have combined to score more than 123.5 points.
- The average total for Badgers games this season has been 130.2, 6.7 points higher than the total for this game.
- Minnesota has four wins in 12 games against the spread this year.
- The Golden Gophers are yet to lose ATS (2-0) as a 12.5-point underdog or more this year.
- Wisconsin has seen seven of its 12 games hit the over.
- Golden Gophers games have had over 123.5 points seven times this year.
- This season, Minnesota’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 130.2, which is 6.7 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
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Wisconsin Impact Players
- Tyler Wahl paces his team in both points (14.1) and rebounds (6.8) per contest, and also posts 2 assists. Defensively, he puts up 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
- Steven Crowl posts a team-high 3.3 assists per contest. He is also averaging 11.5 points and 6.6 rebounds, shooting 49% from the floor.
- Chucky Hepburn posts 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. At the other end, he delivers 1.7 steals and 0 blocked shots.
- Connor Essegian is posting 10.4 points, 1 assists and 3.1 rebounds per contest.
- Max Klesmit is posting 6.7 points, 1.7 assists and 2.4 rebounds per contest.
Minnesota Impact Players
- Ta’lon Cooper is the Golden Gophers’ top assist man (6.9 per game), and he averages 9.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. His assist average ranks him fifth in college basketball.
- Dawson Garcia is the Golden Gophers’ top scorer (14.3 points per game) and rebounder (5.6), and contributes 1.7 assists.
- The Golden Gophers get 7.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game from Pharrel Payne.
- Braeden Carrington is averaging 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, making 31.9% of his shots from the floor and 29.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per contest.
- The Golden Gophers receive 12.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Jamison Battle.
