- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers vs Michigan Wolverines
- Event Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CBS
- Betting Odds: Wisconsin (+13)
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Wisconsin Badgers (23-9) are set to challenge the Michigan Wolverines (29-2) this Saturday at the United Center during the Big Ten Semifinals, with Michigan favored by 13 points. The over/under for this match is pegged at 161.5.
The Badgers recently secured a thrilling victory against Washington, clinching an 85-82 win. Wisconsin achieved a field goal percentage of 44.9%, making 31 out of 69 attempts, and converted 15 out of 39 three-point shots. At the charity stripe, they were flawless, sinking all 8 of their free throw attempts. On the boards, Wisconsin amassed 28 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end, while also distributing 19 assists in the game. They managed to force 7 turnovers and recorded 5 steals. Defensively, the Badgers allowed their opponents to shoot 44.1% from the field on 30 of 68 attempts and conceded 22 assists and 4 steals. Washington gathered a total of 42 rebounds (19 offensive and 23 defensive) but did not register any blocks. The Huskies connected on 75.0% of their free throws, scoring 15 out of 20, and hit 7 of 23 from beyond the arc. Wisconsin incurred 18 fouls compared to Washington’s 13.
John Blackwell emerged as a standout performer, shooting 58.3% from the field with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and contributing 2 assists over 37 minutes of play.
This season, the Wisconsin Badgers are sporting a record of 23-9. They commit an average of 8.9 turnovers per game and 17.2 fouls per contest. The team averages 35.7 rebounds and has totaled 512 assists, ranking 70th in Division 1 for assists. The Badgers shoot 36.3% from three-point range (374 of 1029) and maintain a free throw percentage of 78.5%. They average 83.3 points per game, placing them 34th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 45.3%.
Defensively, the Badgers force an average of 10.1 turnovers per game while drawing 17.5 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.5% from beyond the arc and rank 235th in the nation for points allowed per game (75.8). Their opponents are shooting 44.5% from the field overall (863 of 1,939) and grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game. In terms of assists allowed, Wisconsin ranks 205th in the country, having conceded 438 assists this season.
In their most recent outing, the Michigan Wolverines celebrated a victory over Michigan State with a scoreline of 90-80. Michigan secured 22 defensive rebounds along with 7 on the offensive side, bringing their total to 29. They committed 10 turnovers, while managing to snag 2 steals during the matchup. Michigan State was hit with 22 personal fouls, which afforded the Wolverines 29 free throw attempts from which they converted 26, achieving a success rate of 89.7%. From long range, Michigan made 10 of 22 attempts (45.5%), while finishing with an overall shooting percentage of 49.1% by sinking 27 of 55 field goals. On the defensive front, they allowed Michigan State to shoot 44.6% (29 of 65) and yielded 33.3% in three-point shooting by permitting them 6 of 18 attempts. The Wolverines recorded 16 out of 20 free throws for an 80.0% completion rate while allowing Michigan State to earn 28 rebounds in total (9 offensive).
Yaxel Lendeborg was pivotal for the Wolverines, contributing 27 points in 38 minutes alongside 3 assists. He shot an impressive 66.7%, hitting 8 out of 12 attempts, and also grabbed 3 rebounds.
The Wolverines currently have a season record of 29-2. They commit an average of 15.8 fouls per game and boast a free throw percentage of 74.5%. Michigan assists their teammates 18.8 times per game (ranking 5th nationally) while averaging 12.2 turnovers. This season, they have scored 2,741 points (88.4 per game) and average 40.4 rebounds.
Defensively, the Wolverines rank 56th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 69.1. They force opponents into 11.4 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow a mere 38.0% shooting from the field, placing them 2nd in the nation. Opponents shoot only 29.6% from three-point range (244 of 825) and succeed 75.0% of their free throw attempts. They concede an average of 11.0 assists and 31.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 26th and 31st nationally, respectively.
Who will cover the spread in this NCAA showdown?
Prediction: Take Wisconsin (+13)
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
