- Matchup: Marquette Golden Eagles vs Wisconsin Badgers
- Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Kohl Center, Madison, WI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Marquette Golden Eagles (5-4) are set to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (5-2) this Saturday at Kohl Center.
In their last outing, the Marquette Golden Eagles secured a thrilling 75-72 victory over Valparaiso. While Marquette committed 17 fouls, Valparaiso was more aggressive with 23 fouls. The Eagles struggled beyond the arc, converting only 8 of 26 attempts. Valparaiso, on the free-throw line, registered a modest 66.7%, hitting 8 of 12. The rebounding battle saw Valparaiso with 34 boards (7 offensive and 27 defensive) without any blocks, while they also contributed 14 assists and snagged 6 steals. Defensively, Marquette allowed their opponents a 45.2% shooting percentage, permitting 28 of 62 attempts. Marquette, however, forced 19 turnovers and achieved 9 steals, managing to collect a total of 35 rebounds, with 12 being offensive. At the free-throw line, the Eagles excelled, converting 27 out of 32 for an impressive 84.4%. They concluded the game with a shooting average of 35% overall (21 of 60) and 6 for 21 from three-point range.
Nigel James Jr. played a pivotal role in this match, boasting a floor shooting percentage of 43.8%. In 36 minutes, he recorded 21 points off 7 of 16 shooting, along with 5 assists and 4 rebounds.
Currently, Marquette holds a record of 5-4 for the season. They average 11.9 turnovers per game and commit 17.8 fouls per contest. The team is grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game and has compiled 144 assists throughout the season, ranking them 46th in the nation. From beyond the arc, the Golden Eagles are shooting 31.1% (75 of 241) and hitting 73.9% from the free-throw line. They score approximately 81.4 points per game (119th in Division 1) and maintain a 42.6% shooting percentage overall.
On defense, the Golden Eagles force 15.8 turnovers per game and draw 20.1 fouls. They are ranked 340th nationwide for assists allowed, having given up 145 this season. Defensively, they permit a shooting percentage of 43.7% (238 of 545) and give up an average of 36.0 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 34.5% from three-point range against them, while Marquette stands 202nd in points allowed per game at 74.2.
The Wisconsin Badgers recently triumphed over Northwestern with an 85-73 score. In that game, they secured 18 defensive rebounds alongside 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 28. The Badgers committed 7 turnovers and achieved 7 steals. Northwestern fouled 18 times, which granted Wisconsin 21 free-throw opportunities, converting 18 for an impressive 85.7%. From beyond the arc, the Badgers made 11 of 31 attempts (35.5%). By game’s end, they shot 28 of 64 (43.8%) overall, while Northwestern managed to shoot 42.4% (25 of 59). Northwestern struggled with three-point shooting, hitting only 4 of 19 attempts (21.1%) and finished 19 of 23 from the free-throw line (82.6%). Wisconsin allowed Northwestern to grab 32 rebounds in total (8 offensive).
John Blackwell was instrumental for Wisconsin, scoring 26 points in 37 minutes. His performance included 1 assist with a field goal percentage of 44.4%, hitting 8 of 18 shots, and adding 11 rebounds.
Wisconsin currently holds a season record of 5-2. They commit 17.6 fouls per game and maintain an 78.8% free-throw percentage. The Badgers average 15.9 assists per contest (121st in the nation) while limiting themselves to 10.6 turnovers. Over the course of the season, they have scored a total of 610 points (87.1 points per game) and averaged 38.6 rebounds per match. Offensively, Wisconsin boasts a 45.3% shooting percentage from the field, ranking them 195th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Badgers rank 189th in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 73.6. They force 13.7 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams to shoot 44.3% from the field (ranked 220th). Wisconsin also permits 37.6% shooting from beyond the arc (59 of 157) and opponents are successful on 71.4% of their free-throw attempts. They allow an average of 11.9 assists and 32.6 rebounds per game, currently holding the 94th and 87th ranks respectively in these categories defensively.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Marquette
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