Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 28

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-10, 3-6 Big Ten) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they hit the road to play the Wisconsin Badgers (14-6, 6-3 Big Ten) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Kohl Center. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Badgers head into their matchup against the Golden Gophers as an 8.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 146.5.

Keep scrolling to get everything you need to know before wagering on the Wisconsin-Minnesota clash.

Wisconsin vs. Minnesota How to Watch & Odds

• When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• Where: Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin
• TV: Big Ten Network
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Prediction

• Pick ATS: Wisconsin (-8.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (146.5)
  
• Prediction: Wisconsin 80, Minnesota 70

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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Badgers 78, Golden Gophers 69.
• The Badgers have an 81.2% chance to claim victory in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Golden Gophers sit with a 22.9% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Wisconsin has compiled a 9-11-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Minnesota has put together an 8-12-0 ATS record so far this season.
• Wisconsin has covered the spread four times this season (4-5 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
• Minnesota has been an underdog by 8.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those contests.

Key Total Facts

• The Badgers and their opponent have broken the 146.5-point mark 15 times this season.
• Golden Gophers games have had over 146.5 points five times this season.
• These teams score 155.7 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 9.2.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Wisconsin has compiled a 13-3 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 81.2% of those games).
• Minnesota has won three, or 27.3%, of the 11 games it has played as underdogs this season.
• Wisconsin has won all nine games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -431 or shorter.
• Minnesota has a record of 1-2 when it is set as the underdog by +337 or more by oddsmakers this season.

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