We’re into the final week of the 2024-25 Men's College Basketball regular season. Wednesday night brings along another loaded slate of games to wager on.
Let’s kick off today’s top men’s college basketball bets with a Big East showdown between UConn and Marquette. Plus, we lock in picks for Missouri vs. Oklahoma in the SEC and then Wisconsin vs. Minnesota in the Big Ten.
Note that all betting lines are accurate as of this writing, but shop around for the best odds. Enjoy these college basketball picks and predictions for Wednesday, March 5’s game Wisconsin vs. Minnesota.
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Wednesday's Best College Basketball Bets: Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota - O/U 139.5 (-105/-115)
After losing to Michigan State on Sunday, Wisconsin will look to get back on track tonight. It's an ideal spot against a struggling Minnesota team that's 7-11 in conference play. Even on the road, the Badgers should rebound with a convincing win against an inferior opponent.
This is a mismatch in many ways. Wisconsin is second and third in the Big Ten in offensive and defensive efficiency, respectively. The Badgers are shooting 36.7% from three in conference play and are 18th nationally in offensive turnover rate. They also boast the best free-throw shooting percentage in the entire country (83.3%).
Minnesota, on the other hand, is 15th on offense and 16th on defense. It's shooting a paltry 32.6% from three this season (236th in Division I) and 66.6% from the free-throw line (334th). The Golden Gophers rank 241st nationally in defensive turnover rate and are allowing opponents to shoot 35.6% from three (284th).
It all points to an easy bounce-back victory for Wisconsin. Those mismatches were on full display in these teams' previous matchup when the Badgers won by 21 points back in January. Yes, that was at home but they still covered as double-digit favorites.
Wisconsin has responded well after losses this year. It's 5-1 ATS after a loss so far, covering four straight games in this spot. Conversely, Minnesota is 3-10-1 ATS after a win this year. That 23% cover rate is the second-worst mark among power conference teams. The Golden Gophers, even at home, could be in for a letdown after upsetting Nebraska on the road last time out.
Minnesota is also just 4-13-1 ATS at home this season. The Gophers have lost their last three home games by 11, 9, and 21 points, as well. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is 7-2 ATS on the road in conference play and 10-3 ATS in road/neutral games overall this year.
Pick: Wisconsin -7.5 (-102)
