Providence vs. Wisconsin Prediction and Odds: Look to the Under
By Reed Wallach
Wisconsin jumped out to a 2-0 start with wins over St. Francis (NY) and Green Bay, but now will face a step up in class against Providence.
Providence also took care of business in the first week of the season, beating local opponents Fairfield and Sacred Heart before taking the trip to Madison.
How should we bet this one? Let's first take a look at the odds, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.
Providence vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread and Total
Spread:
- Providence: +5.5 (-110)
- Wisconsin: -5.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Providence: +195
- Wisconsin: -245
Total:
- 130 (Over -110/Under -110)
Providence vs. Wisconsin Prediction and Pick
Wisconsin's MO is always the same, grind the clock, run through their progressions on offense and hunt for the best shot. The Badgers have been outside the top 300 in adjusted tempo every year since 2015, but will be facing a Providence offense that presents a lot of length, top third in the country in average height, anchored by big man Nate Watson.
While the Friars have opted to concede the 3-point shot, nearly 50% of opponents' shots are coming from beyond the arc this season, the Badgers have opted to go inside with a lack of 3-point shot making. Despite racking up easy wins so far, the Badgers have only taken a third of their shots from deep.
Wisconsin plays disciplined defense and is a fantastic rebounding team, top 30 in opponents offensive rebounding percentage. While they don't turn you over, they turn games into a grind and make you fight for every point.
I see this game being a rock fight that hardly breaks 60 at the Kohl Center. I'm inclined to lay the points with the Badgers, but the team has a few new pieces to the roster they are integrating, so I'll look to the under.
PICK: UNDER 130
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