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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

A Big 10 Conference play is all set to get underway as Wisconsin Badgers take on Rutgers Scarlet Knights from the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Badgers are holding the fourth spot in the Big 10 play as they trail Illinois Fighting Illini in the third. As for the Scarlet Knights, they secured the eight spot and they are behind Minnesota Golden Gophers in seventh. The Big 10 Conference play has always been a tough competition with some of the best teams trying to increase their record. The Online Betting websites are up with all the picks and predictions of this entertaining game.

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Information

Date: Friday, January 15, 2021
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Rutgers Athletic Center, Piscataway, New Jersey
TV Coverage: FS1

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Wisconsin -2 (-107) 135 o (-107) -160
Rutgers +2 (-107) 135 u (-107) +140
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Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights CashBet Wagering Analysis

The Badgers seem to be doing a decent job in the Big 10 play, but they still need to win to sustain at the top. Wisconsin is just one game behind Illinois and they are ahead of Ohio State. Rutgers will need to improve their performance to climb up the Big 10 list.

Wisconsin’s Hard Battle

There is no doubt that the Badgers are facing a tough competition against the top teams this season. Wisconsin won four of their six conference games and are holding a solid 10-3 overall record. In their last game, the Badgers declined against Michigan Wolverines with a terrible score. Wisconsin scored only 54 points and gave up 77 in return. The Badgers were able to convert just 20 of their field goal attempts, but they were better from the three-point radar. Wisconsin had D’Mitrik as their leading scorer with 20 points while Micah Potter tossed in a dozen points with six boards in their losing effort.

The Unbalanced Rutgers

Rutgers Scarlet Knights dropped four of their seven conference games and are 7-4 with their overall play. The Knights have an unbalanced squad that is struggling against most of the top teams this season. Rutgers will need to develop a new strategy to get past Wisconsin and most of their opponents. The Knights will enter this game with a three-game losing streak. In their last outing, they lost against Ohio State Buckeyes with a final score of 79-68. The Knights converted just 29 of their 66 field goal attempts and were worse from the three-point radar.

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Against the Spread

The top betting websites usa have been in favor of the Badgers in the past. Wisconsin is strong with their defensive end and their game seems to be unpredictable. The Badgers will make use of this easy opportunity to get past the Knights. Wisconsin will need to rebound for their previous loss and they have no better opponent that Rutgers.

Based on the recent betting trends, Wisconsin holds an ATS of 1-4 in their last five games played on a Friday. The Badgers have witnessed the UNDER in 13 of their five 18 games on the road.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights are up against a strong opponent. The Knights have lost against some of those weak teams and the Badgers are certainly a tough call.

The Knights are holding an ATS of 4-1-1 in their last six games played at home. Rutgers have witnessed the OVER in the past four games with 3-0-1.

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights CashBet Free Pick

Wisconsin Badgers are clearly the predicted winner for this game, but they might fail to cover the spread. Back the Badgers to take out the Knights were a close score.

Wisconsin vs. Rutgers CashBet Best Bet:

Wisconsin Badgers.

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