Butler Bulldogs vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Wisconsin vs Butler NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Indianapolis.

Wisconsin vs Butler Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Badgers and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 2:30 ET on BTN, and it's hosted by the Bulldogs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Wisconsin is favored by -4.5 against Butler. The over/under for the game is 146 points.

Wisconsin vs. Butler Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Wisconsin Badgers at Butler Bulldogs
Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Date: Saturday, December 14th
Betting Odds WISC -4.5, WISC -205 | BUTL +163 O/U 146

Badgers Preview: Will Wisconsin Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Wisconsin fell to 8-3 on the season after an 86-80 loss to Illinois on Tuesday. The Badgers, who were +7.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.

Trailing 39-35 at halftime, Wisconsin scored 45 points in the 2nd half but allowed 47. The game’s total points of 166 went over the pre-game line of 153.5.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

Wisconsin put up 80 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.4%. They hit 34.5% from three-point range, connecting on 10 of 29 attempts, and went 18 for 34 on two-point shots, good for 52.9%.

Kasparas Jakucionis led the way with 24 points and 5 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Tre White added 23 points, shooting 75% overall and 66.7% from three. The Badgers also got 19 points and 6 assists from Kylan Boswell, while Nolan Winter and John Tonje each contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively.

Badgers Team Defense

Wisconsin's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 86 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 42% from the field. The Badgers had a tough time defending inside, as their opponent connected on 54% of their two-point attempts, going 17/31.

From beyond the arc, Wisconsin's opponent hit 10 of 33 three-point shots, good for 30%. The Badgers also sent them to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 88% of their attempts. Wisconsin allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bulldogs Preview: Will Butler Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Butler Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Butler fell to 7-3 on the season after a 71-68 home loss to North Dakota State on Tuesday. The Bulldogs were -13.5 point favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 142.

Butler found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 44-23 at halftime. They mounted a comeback in the second half, outscoring the Bison 45-27, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the win.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Butler's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.1% overall and 37.2% on two-point attempts. They hit 36.8% from three-point range, connecting on 7 of 19 attempts, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 41.9%. At the free-throw line, they shot 75%, making 15 of 20 attempts.

Jacari White led the way for Butler, hitting 7 of 9 threes and finishing with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Pierre Brooks II added 26 points and 7 boards, shooting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Jacksen Moni contributed 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Jahmyl Telfort chipped in 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Butler's defense held their opponent to 71 points on 37% shooting from the field, including 37% from two-point range with 16 made baskets on 43 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Butler allowed 7 threes on 19 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws (75%).

Badgers vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last five road contests, Wisconsin has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 77 points per game.
Through their last ten home games, Butler has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 73 points per game.
The Bulldogs have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Although the Badgers have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.