Wisconsin vs UCLA Big Ten Quarterfinal Preview: Best Picks & Props to Consider
Wisconsin enters as slight favorites (-1.5) against UCLA in this Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal matchup. The Badgers (24-8) are coming off a 70-63 win over Northwestern, while the #4 seeded Bruins (22-9) had a double-bye.
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Key betting insights:
- Wisconsin moneyline (-122) at FanDuel looks valuable
- John Tonje over 17.5 points (-115) at bet365 is recommended
- The Badgers are 3-0 in neutral court games this season
- UCLA is 0-1 in neutral site games this year
Matchup analysis:
- Wisconsin ranks higher in all major analytics (KenPom, Haslametrics, Torvik)
- The Badgers shot 51% against UCLA in their previous meeting
- John Tonje scored 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting in that game
- Wisconsin's turnover percentage (14.3%) ranks 19th in Division I
Latest odds:
- Spread: Wisconsin -1.5 (-110) across major sportsbooks
- Moneyline: Wisconsin -122 (FanDuel), UCLA +115 (Caesars)
- Total: 141.0 (-110) at bet365 / 141.5 (-110) at DraftKings
Public betting trends heavily favor Wisconsin on the moneyline (86% of handle), while 63% of spread bets are on UCLA. The over is attracting 88% of total betting handle.
Prediction: Wisconsin's superior analytics and neutral court performance suggest they should prevail in a close game.
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