The Washington Huskies are set to face off against the No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament.
The action tips off at 2:30 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, and it promises to be a thrilling matchup.
The Huskies are coming off a hard-fought victory over the USC Trojans, winning 83-79 in an overtime thriller. Zoom Diallo was the star of the show, racking up 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Hannes Steinbach also made his presence felt with a double-double, contributing 10 points and 11 rebounds. Washington showed resilience, overcoming a 13-point deficit to secure the win.
On the other side, the Wisconsin Badgers ended their regular season on a high note, riding a three-game winning streak. Their latest triumph was a nail-biting 97-93 victory over the No.
18 Purdue Boilermakers. John Blackwell led the charge with 25 points, while Nick Boyd added 23.
The Badgers were on fire from beyond the arc, setting a school record with 18 three-pointers.
In their last encounter on February 28, Wisconsin bested Washington 90-73, cashing in as a 2.5-point underdog.
Looking at the betting landscape, Wisconsin is favored by 7.5 points, and there's a strong case for backing them. The Badgers have been impressive against the spread, going 8-2 in their last 10 games and 18-13 on the season. With fresher legs after a four-day rest, they have an edge over the Huskies, who are playing back-to-back games.
For those eyeing the Over/Under, the line is set at 165.5. Both teams have been hitting the Over consistently.
The Huskies have scored 73-plus points in their last five games, while the Badgers have reached 90 points in two of their last three. Expect a high-scoring affair.
Prediction: Wisconsin 86, Washington 77. This matchup has all the makings of an exciting, high-energy game, with both teams looking to make a statement in the tournament.