by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
Game Time: 4:00 pm ET, Friday, November 21, 2025
Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Peacock
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Wisconsin +4.5, BYU -4.5; Over/Under: 161.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Wisconsin +4.5, BYU -4.5; Over/Under: 161.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Wisconsin +4.5, BYU -4.5; Over/Under: 161.5 points
Season Record
Wisconsin Badgers: 4-0 (0-0) (6th place, Big Ten)
BYU Cougars: 3-1 (0-0) (7th place, Big Ten)
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Wisconsin Badgers: 4-0 last 4
BYU Cougars: 3-1 last 4
Wisconsin Badgers vs BYU Cougars Preview and Analysis
Wisconsin is entering this game with a 4-0 record overall, a 0-0 record in conference games, and they are 0-0 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars in their last game. John Blackwell led the team in points in that game with 24 while Nicholas Boyd was next on the team with 22. Nicholas Boyd led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 44.6% from the field, 38.5% from 3-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 93.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 65 PPG against them. Wisconsin has an ATS record of 2-2 this season and their O/U record is 3-1.
BYU is entering this game with a 3-1 record overall, a 0-0 conference record, and they are 2-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the UConn Huskies in their last game. AJ Dybantsa led the team in points in that game with 25 while Richie Saunders was next on the team with 17. Robert Wright led the team in assists with 4 in that game while AJ Dybantsa and Khadim Mboup each led the team in rebounds with 6. They were 49.2% from the field, 30.8% from 3-point range, and 78.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 84.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.2 PPG against them. BYU has an ATS record of 2-2 this season and their O/U record is 1-3.
Wisconsin vs BYU Prediction
The current betting odds have BYU listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. BYU has looked really good in their games this season with their 3-1 record overall. They are off their first loss of the season in their last one, but they lost on the road to UConn who is also one of the best teams in the nation. They lost in a really close game too so they will be looking to bounce back now that they are back at home, and this is a great opportunity for them to pick up a ranked win. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has looked great in their games this season with their 4-0 record overall. They are currently ranked inside the top 25, but they are more of a fringe team right now while BYU is ranked in the top 10. Wisconsin hasn't really been challenged in any of their games this season either so this is going to be their first test this year, and it is also their first road game after playing all 4 games at home to start the year. BYU has the more talented roster this season and they are going to bring their best effort at home as they look to bounce back. This is a bad situation for Wisconsin in their first road test of the season against a better and angry BYU team off a loss to UConn. The best way to place a bet here is on BYU to cover the spread in this game.
Wisconsin BYU Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Friday, November 21, 2025 (4:00 pm ET start time) is BYU 94 Wisconsin 84.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Wisconsin Badgers: 6-10 ATS versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game. 9-18 1H ATS in non-conference games. 11-6 OVER after playing 2 consecutive home games. 21-11 OVER versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game.
BYU Cougars: 21-11 ATS in non-conference games. 28-15 ATS versus teams who are called for 17 or less fouls/game. 8-3 ATS versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game. 21-11 OVER vs. good free throw shooting teams - making 72% of their attempts or more.
Key Injuries
Wisconsin Badgers: None.
BYU Cougars: K. Keita (C) Questionable - Head. K. Davis (G) Questionable - Personal. N. Pickens (G) Out - Undisclosed. B. Kozlowski (F) Questionable - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“I still haven’t gotten the update. I knew he wasn’t going to return [tonight]. So still [need] the full update.” - Kevin Young on the injury to Keba Keita.
"It's what our understanding is of things. We're getting better at diagnosing issues before I have to point them out on film or point them out in a huddle." - Greg Gard on his team this season.
Starting Lineups
Wisconsin Badgers
J. Blackwell
N. Boyd
A. Rapp
A. Rohde
N. Winter
BYU Cougars
K. Davis
A. Dybantsa
K. Keita
R. Saunders
R. Wright
Statistical Leaders
Wisconsin Badgers
PPG: Nick Boyd (20)
APG: Nick Boyd (3)
Reb/G: Nolan Winter (9.3)
BYU Cougars
PPG: AJ Dybantsa (20.3)
APG: Robert Wright III (4.3)
Reb/G: AJ Dybantsa (6.8)
Coaches:
Wisconsin Badgers: Greg Gard (11th season)
BYU Cougars: Kevin Young (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
