The BYU Cougars and Wisconsin Badgers are set to face off in a second-round matchup of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. BYU defeated VCU, while Wisconsin took down Montana in the first round. The game will take place on Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver at 7:45 p.m. ET. Wisconsin is a 1.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 155.5 points. The model from SportsLine Projection has a strong track record of success and has made its predictions for this game.
Wisconsin boasts sixth-year senior guard John Tonje and sophomore guard John Blackwell, both averaging double digits in points. Tonje had a standout performance against Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament, scoring 32 points. Blackwell has also been impressive, scoring 19 points in the win over Montana. On the other side, BYU’s Junior forward Richie Saunders has been a key player, scoring 16 points against VCU. Freshman Egor Demin also contributed with 15 points.
The SportsLine model suggests the total points will be under 155 and has a pick against the spread that hits in over 50% of simulations. Wisconsin has covered the spread in 22 of their last 37 games, while BYU has hit the money line in 25 of their last 35 games. Fans can check out the model’s picks on SportsLine to see which team it favors to win this exciting matchup.
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