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Wisconsin @ Marquette

Current Records: Wisconsin 5-2; Marquette 6-2

What to Know

The Wisconsin Badgers will take on the Marquette Golden Eagles at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Fiserv Forum. Marquette should still be riding high after a big victory, while the Badgers will be looking to right the ship.

Wisconsin was close but no cigar on Tuesday as they fell 78-75 to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Wisconsin's loss came about despite a quality game from guard Chucky Hepburn, who shot 6-for-12 from beyond the arc and finished with 23 points.

Meanwhile, Marquette made easy work of the Baylor Bears on Tuesday and carried off a 96-70 win. Marquette's success was spearheaded by the efforts of forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper, who had 24 points along with five rebounds, and guard Kam Jones, who had 20 points.

Wisconsin is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Tuesday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The Badgers are now 5-2 while the Golden Eagles sit at 6-2. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: Wisconsin has only been able to knock down 38.30% percent of their shots, which is the 349th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Marquette's offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 33rd in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 82.3 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Fiserv Forum -- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • TV: Fox Sports 1
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $77.76

Odds

The Golden Eagles are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Badgers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Marquette have won four out of their last seven games against Wisconsin.

  • Dec 04, 2021 - Wisconsin 89 vs. Marquette 76
  • Dec 04, 2020 - Marquette 67 vs. Wisconsin 65
  • Nov 17, 2019 - Wisconsin 77 vs. Marquette 61
  • Dec 08, 2018 - Marquette 74 vs. Wisconsin 69
  • Dec 09, 2017 - Marquette 82 vs. Wisconsin 63
  • Dec 10, 2016 - Wisconsin 93 vs. Marquette 84
  • Dec 12, 2015 - Marquette 57 vs. Wisconsin 55