In a highly anticipated matchup, the Wisconsin Badgers (24-8) will face off against the UCLA Bruins (22-9) in the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis on Friday at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The BetMGM Sportsbook line has the Badgers as slight favorites with a -1.5 point spread and an over/under of 142.5 points.
Both teams have had successful seasons, with UCLA boasting a 13-7 record against Big Ten opponents and Wisconsin going 14-7. UCLA has been effective in close games, winning 5 out of 7 games decided by less than 4 points. Wisconsin, on the other hand, excels in shooting from beyond the arc, ranking seventh in the Big Ten with a 34.9% three-point shooting percentage.
The game will be a rematch of their previous meeting where UCLA narrowly edged out Wisconsin with a score of 85-83. Players to watch include Dylan Andrews and Tyler Bilodeau for UCLA, and John Tonje and John Blackwell for Wisconsin, who have been top performers for their respective teams in recent games.
In their last 10 games, UCLA has averaged 72.8 points per game while Wisconsin has scored 78.1 points on average. Defensively, UCLA allows 65.1 points per game compared to Wisconsin’s 71.1 points allowed per game.
Overall, this matchup is expected to be a close and exciting game between two talented teams. Fans will be eagerly watching to see who comes out on top in this Big Ten Tournament showdown.
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