The Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-10, 3-6 Big Ten) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they visit the Wisconsin Badgers (14-6, 6-3 Big Ten) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Kohl Center as heavy, 10.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The point total for the matchup is set at 146.5.
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Wisconsin Cover -10.5 vs Minnesota -109
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota betting lines
- Wisconsin moneyline odds to win: -578
- Minnesota moneyline odds to win: +425
- Spread: Wisconsin (-10.5)
- Total: 146.5
Wisconsin statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home, Wisconsin has a worse record against the spread (5-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (3-1-0).
- The Badgers have exceeded the over/under less often at home, hitting the over in seven of 12 home matchups (58.3%). In away games, they have hit the over in three of four games (75%).
- Wisconsin has played worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 10-1, compared to going 2-0 on the road.
Recent trends
- The Badgers’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, racking up 82.1 points a contest compared to the 83.6 they’ve averaged this season.
- Wisconsin has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 75.2 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 75.3 it has surrendered per game this season.
- The Badgers’ 10.6 made three-pointers per-game average in their last 10 games are less than the 10.8 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 35.5% compared to their season-long percentage of 34.2% from long distance.
Wisconsin betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-11-0 (Home: 5-7-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 10.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-8-0; As Underdog: 1-3-0)
- O-U-P: 12-8-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-3 (Home: 10-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (187th in nation) | 43.8 (180th) | 33.9 (107th) | 30.9 (175th) | 16.1 (76th) | 9.4 (27th) |
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Minnesota statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Minnesota has performed better against the spread at home (6-6-0) than away (2-3-0) this season.
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Golden Gophers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (25%, three of 12) compared to away (60%, three of five).
- The Golden Gophers, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (2-2) than away (1-4) this year.
Recent trends
- While the Golden Gophers are scoring 72.1 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark over their last 10 games, amassing 72.3 a contest.
- Over its past 10 games, Minnesota is allowing 67.4 points per contest, compared to its season average of 68.5 points allowed.
- The Golden Gophers are draining 9.2 treys per contest with a 33.9% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 7.9 and 32.6%.
Minnesota betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-12-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 10.5+: 1-1-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 4-7-0)
- O-U-P: 8-12-0 (Home: 3-9-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (195th in nation) | 42.7 (118th) | 30.8 (269th) | 29.5 (97th) | 18.2 (16th) | 10.4 (96th) |
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