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USA Today
07-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Prediction, betting odds, game preview for Wisconsin Badgers vs Penn State
Prediction, betting odds, game preview for Wisconsin Badgers vs Penn State Wisconsin basketball (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) returns to the court on Saturday afternoon for its 31st game of the 2024-25 season, a contest against the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-15, 5-14 Big Ten). The Badgers are fresh off a much-needed 74-67 road triumph over Minnesota. Despite the team shooting just 22.7% from outside and 43.6% from the field, John Blackwell's 25-point, 11-rebound effort led Wisconsin to a strong road win. On top of Blackwell's impressive performance, bench contributors Carter Gilmore and Jack Janicki combined for 14 points in the second half to keep the Golden Gophers at bay. UW shot an impressive 21-of-24 from the free throw line, with Gilmore, Blackwell and John Tonje combining for 19 of those makes. Even with recent losses against Oregon and Michigan State, Wisconsin still boasts one of the more well-rounded resumes in the sport. The team possesses the nation's No. 11 offense in the country, per KenPom, and all five of its starters put up at least 9.6 points per appearance. Greg Gard's offense also averages over 81 points per game and registers nearly 15 assists a night. While Penn State may not hold the most promising record, its offense is formidable. Five of the team's primary playmakers score at least 9.4 points per game, including four players accountable for 11.5 points or more. The team occupies the No. 67 position in the NCAA NET Ranking and No. 17 spot in the Big Ten standings, plus has played top competition Oregon, Penn State and Maryland to the wire. The tip between the Badgers and Nittany Lions is set for 1:00 p.m. ET, noon CT exclusively on Peacock. With the game fast approaching, here is a full preview of how the two teams match up: Wisconsin vs. Penn State Betting Odds Odds courtesy of FanDuel Point Spread: TBA Money Line: TBA Over/Under: TBA Statistical Preview KenPom Ranking: Wisconsin: No. 10 overall (No. 11 offense, No. 29 defense) Penn State: No. 65 overall (No. 65 offense, No. 80 defense) ESPN BPI: Wisconsin: No. 19 overall (16.0)— No. 4 in the Big Ten Penn State: No. 60 overall (9.0) — No. 14 in the Big Ten 2024-25 Averages: Wisconsin: 81.2 points per game (46.4% shooting, 35.1% from 3), 70.4 points allowed per game (41.8% shooting allowed, 32.9% from 3) Penn State: 78.9 points per game (47.6% shooting, 33.5% from 3), 73.2 points allowed per game (45.5% shooting allowed, 35.4% from 3) ESPN Matchup Predictor: Wisconsin 84.9% chance to win, Penn State 15.2% Wisconsin Key Players G John Blackwell (15.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists on 45.8% shooting) John Blackwell (15.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists on 45.8% shooting) G Max Klesmit (9.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists on 35.3% shooting) Max Klesmit (9.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists on 35.3% shooting) Wing John Tonje (19.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists on 47.1% shooting) John Tonje (19.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists on 47.1% shooting) C Steven Crowl (9.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists on 54.7% shooting) Steven Crowl (9.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists on 54.7% shooting) F Nolan Winter (9.8 points, 6.0 rebounds on 56.2% shooting) Penn State Key Players G Ace Baldwin Jr. (14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7 assists on 37.9% shooting) Ace Baldwin Jr. (14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 7 assists on 37.9% shooting) G Nick Kern (11.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists on 57.7% shooting) Nick Kern (11.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists on 57.7% shooting) G Freddie Dilione V (9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists on 41.9% shooting) Freddie Dilione V (9.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists on 41.9% shooting) F Zach Hicks (11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists on 46.7% shooting) Zach Hicks (11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists on 46.7% shooting) C Yanic Konan Niederhauser (12.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 blocks on 61% shooting) Wisconsin vs. Penn State prediction, pick Captained by Ace Baldwin Jr., the Nittany Lions are deep on the offensive end. Mike Rhoades' team shoots nearly 48% from the floor and rosters five active players close to the 10 point-per-game threshold. Still, Penn State is 1-10 against Quad 1 teams and has yet to showcase its ability to win games that come down to the final moments. Wisconsin is a perfect 9-0 against Quad 2 teams, something that should continue when the Badgers return to the Kohl Center on Saturday. On paper, the matchup is more difficult than what the Golden Gophers offered. However, Wisconsin is in search of a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament and No. 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament. It has plenty still to play for. With that added motivation and home crowd, UW will capture its final win of the season on senior night. Prediction: Wisconsin 84, Penn State 75 Wisconsin vs. Penn State channel, start time, streaming: Wisconsin vs. Penn State starts at 1:00 p.m. ET, noon CT and will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock. The game can also be heard on Badger Radio Network. 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Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arizona's strong form continues to bolster Wisconsin basketball's resume
After dropping just six points against the Wisconsin Badgers on Nov. 15, Arizona star guard Caleb Love came alive against No. 3 Iowa State on Monday. Searching for its first signature win of the 2024-25 season, the unranked Wildcats faced a 71-68 deficit with just 2.2 seconds remaining. Love, who had scored 11 points prior to the game's final sequence, received the inbounds pass with thousands of Wildcat fans praying for a miracle. Luckily for them, the veteran guard delivered. From 60 feet away, Love nailed a buzzer-beating three-pointer to tie the contest at 71 apiece and send the game into overtime. In that five-minute period, the former North Carolina Tar Heel added eight more points to his total to finish with 22 on the night. CALEB LOVE JUST LAUNCHED IT FROM BEYOND HALF COURT TO SEND IT TO OT 😱 📺: ESPN — ESPN (@espn) January 28, 2025 The win was easily the most impressive for Arizona all season and immediately bolstered its likelihood of returning to national hierarchies. Iowa State, which had dropped just two games prior to Monday's game, falls to 17-3 with the heartbreaking loss. Most notably for Wisconsin fans, the team's early-season win over the Wildcats, which held the No. 9 position in the AP Poll at the time, looks much more impressive. FINAL: Arizona 86, No. 3 Iowa State 75. In overtime. Caleb Love was peak Caleb Love tonight. Really struggled to make 3s for 99.8% of regulation, hit a 60-footer at the buzzer and couldn't miss from deep in overtime. Massive win for an Arizona team in need of a marquee win. — Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) January 28, 2025 In that game, Wisconsin star wing John Tonje dropped a career-best 41 points off 21-of-22 from the free throw line to set the tone for the Badgers' 2024-25 season. Love, the hero on Monday, accounted for only six. All four of Wisconsin's losses prior have now arrived against teams in the top 20 of the NCAA NET Ranking. This could prove even more beneficial if the Badgers defeat Maryland in College Park on Jan. 29 and Northwestern on Feb. 1. If Greg Gard's group accomplishes that, fans should expect Wisconsin to continue to rise near the nation's top 10. Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin basketball legend Frank Kaminsky reacts to Badgers' record scoring output
Over the past decade, the Wisconsin basketball program has been no stranger to developing legends on the hardwood. During that span, the program has rostered greats like Nigel Hayes, Johnny Davis, Sam Dekker and Ethan Happ. Of all the luminaries, former Naismith College Player of the Year Award winner Frank Kaminsky stands alone. It's safe to say the NBA veteran, whose jersey currently adorns the Kohl Center's rafters, is a fan of what he's witnessing from Wisconsin's current team. This season, Greg Gard's group averages 82.5 points and 15.3 assists per game off 47.2% shooting from the field and 36.2% from beyond the arc. To put that into context, Kaminsky's 2013-14 Final Four squad averaged 71.9 points and 12.7 assists on 48% from the field and 35.7% from outside. Wisconsin's 2014-15 Final Four squad produced similar numbers — 73.5 points and 12.1 assists per bout off 45.8% from the field and 37.3% from downtown. Statistically, the 2024-25 Badgers are set to surpass both of those historic teams. Here's Kaminsky's reaction to that program-best output from this season's team: National hierarchies reflect Kaminsky's feelings surrounding this team. KenPom ranks the Badgers' offense No. 8 in the nation, the AP Top 25 Poll pegs UW as the No. 17-best team in the country, while the NCAA NET Ranking positions Wisconsin at No. 18. Wisconsin's offense, similar to its 2013-14 and 2014-15 squads, is as deep as it gets. All five of Wisconsin's starters — Tonje, Blackwell, Klesmit, Crowl and Winter — average at least 10 points per game. UW does not boast a player as gifted as Kaminsky, but all signs point to this platoon's offense being as efficient as almost any team in the nation, plus the best in program history.
