Wisconsin vs. Northwestern: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 1

Updated Feb. 1, 2025 3:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 17 Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten) visit the Northwestern Wildcats (12-9, 3-7 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at Welsh-Ryan Arena, tipping off at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

The Badgers hit the court as 4.5-point favorites against the Wildcats. The over/under for the matchup is set at 142.

Continue scrolling to get everything you need to know before wagering on the Wisconsin-Northwestern contest.

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
How to watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Badgers vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Badgers	-4.5	-108	-112	142	-110	-110	-185	+154

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+4.5)
Pick OU: Over (142)
Prediction: Wisconsin 76, Northwestern 72

Learn more about the Wisconsin Badgers vs. the Northwestern Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Badgers 73, Wildcats 69.
The Badgers have a 64.9% chance to claim victory in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have a 39.4% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Wisconsin has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover nine times.
Northwestern has won 11 games against the spread this year, while failing to cover or pushing 10 times.
Wisconsin has an ATS record of 6-6 when playing as at least 4.5-point favorites this season.
Northwestern has covered the spread three times this season (3-3 ATS) when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Badgers and their opponent have broken the 142-point mark 14 times this season.
Wildcats games have gone over 142 points on 11 occasions this season.
The Badgers and Wildcats combine to average 155.9 points per contest, which is 13.9 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Wisconsin is 12-1 in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 92.3%).
Northwestern has entered the game as underdogs nine times this season and won twice.
Wisconsin has won all 11 games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -185 or shorter.
Northwestern has not won as an underdog of +154 or more on the moneyline this season in six games with those odds or longer.

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern: Recent Results

Badgers vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/15/2024	Badgers	-4	135	-185	+154	70-61 WISC
1/13/2024	Badgers	-7.5	134	-325	+260	71-63 WISC

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Wisconsin	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.8 (33)	74.1 (199)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.6 (150)	69.4 (116)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.4 (308)	9.2 (170)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.9 (30)	6.7 (288)
Assists (Rank)	15.1 (92)	14.8 (112)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.9 (43)	9.5 (20)

Wisconsin 2024-25 Key Players

Badgers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
John Tonje	21	18.2	4.9	1.7	0.6	0.1	2.1
John Blackwell	21	16.0	4.6	2.3	0.9	0.1	1.5
Nolan Winter	21	10.1	5.7	1.1	0.5	0.4	0.9
Max Klesmit	20	10.0	2.5	2.9	1.1	0.1	1.8
Steven Crowl	21	10.0	5.7	2.5	0.3	0.6	0.5

Northwestern 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	21	19.6	5.4	1.7	0.7	0.3	1.2
Brooks Barnhizer	17	17.1	8.8	4.2	2.3	1.1	1.0
Jalen Leach	21	14.3	1.9	3.1	1.1	0.1	1.6
Ty Berry	21	8.5	3.0	1.0	1.4	0.2	2.0
Matthew Nicholson	21	4.7	5.5	1.2	0.6	1.2	0.0