- Matchup: Northwestern Wildcats vs Wisconsin Badgers
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: Kohl Center, Madison, WI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Wisconsin Badgers (5-2) are set to face off against the Northwestern Wildcats (5-2) at Kohl Center this Wednesday.
In their previous encounter, the Northwestern Wildcats battled against Oklahoma State but unfortunately lost 86-81. The Wildcats committed 21 fouls compared to Oklahoma State’s 24. From beyond the arc, they made just 6 of 22 attempts. Oklahoma State had a free throw shooting percentage of 78.8%, converting 26 of 33 attempts. On the boards, they secured 30 rebounds (10 offensive, 20 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Additionally, they tallied 18 assists and 4 steals. Defensively, Northwestern allowed their opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field, permitting them to complete 27 of 63 shots. The Wildcats managed 18 assists, forced 10 turnovers, and registered 4 steals themselves. On rebounds, they collected 28 total, with 6 coming from the offensive end. The Wildcats shot 73.3% from the charity stripe, converting 22 of 30 attempts, and finished the game with a field goal percentage of 49.1% (28 of 57) while making only 3 of their 19 attempts from three-point range.
Nick Martinelli stood out in this matchup, registering an impressive 75.0% shooting from the field. He contributed 2 assists, 10 rebounds, and scored 28 points on 12 of 16 shooting over 37 minutes of play.
Northwestern approaches this matchup with a 5-2 season record. They average 8.9 turnovers per game and commit about 18.3 fouls per game. On average, they grab 33.1 rebounds, accumulating 129 assists this season, placing them 84th nationally for assists. The Wildcats are shooting 38.2% from three-point territory (47 of 123) and 71.5% from the free throw line. They score an average of 82.1 points per game (ranking 112th in Division 1) with a shooting accuracy of 51.6% from the field.
On the defensive side, the Wildcats force an average of 12.0 turnovers per game while allowing 19.9 personal fouls. They rank 171st in Division 1 for relinquished assists with 99 allowed this season. Their opponents shoot 38.8% from the field (165 of 425), while they concede 35.6 rebounds per game and 28.1% from three-point territory, ranking 112th in points allowed per game (69.6).
In their last game, the Wisconsin Badgers were defeated 74-63 by TCU. They registered 32 total rebounds (25 defensive and 7 offensive) but turned the ball over 16 times while securing 9 steals. TCU committed 16 fouls, allowing the Badgers to attempt 18 free throws, of which they made 16 for an 88.9% average. From three-point range, Wisconsin converted 7 of 28 attempts (25.0%). They finished the game shooting 20 of 58 from the field, resulting in a 34.5% shooting percentage. TCU managed to convert 28 of 60 field goal attempts for a rate of 46.7%. The Badgers allowed TCU to grab 35 rebounds (7 offensive) throughout the game.
John Blackwell was a key player for Wisconsin, scoring 30 points in 34 minutes without any assists. He shot 8 of 22 from the field, achieving a 36.4% shooting percentage, along with 6 rebounds.
Wisconsin also holds a 5-2 record this year. Offensively, they are shooting 45.3% from the field, ranking 194th in D-1. This season, they have tallied 610 points, averaging 87.1 per game while collecting 38.6 rebounds. Their assists per game average stands at 15.9 (ranking 124th in college), with 10.6 turnovers per game. The Badgers commit approximately 17.6 fouls per game and boast a free throw shooting percentage of 78.8%.
Defensively, the Badgers are 187th in college basketball for points per game allowed (73.6). They force 13.7 turnovers each game and permit opponents to shoot 44.3% from the field (226th in NCAA). Opponents shoot 37.6% from three-point range (59 of 157) and convert 71.4% from the charity stripe. Wisconsin allows 11.9 assists and 32.6 rebounds on average, ranking 98th and 91st in these defensive metrics, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Wisconsin
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