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Minnesota vs. Wisconsin prediction: Why Wisconsin is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/28/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Minnesota vs Wisconsin predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Wisconsin will take on Minnesota in men's college basketball action at Kohl Center on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Wisconsin as the most likely winner of the Minnesota vs. Wisconsin game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NCAA basketball game between Minnesota and Wisconsin 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Wisconsin an 85% chance of beating Minnesota. Our predicted final score has Wisconsin winning 80-68.
According to our model, Wisconsin (-9.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Minnesota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (+100) | -9.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +440 | -550 |
| Total | o146.5 (-115) | u146.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wisconsin -9.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Wisconsin | -550 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -115 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Wisconsin to win.
Minnesota vs. Wisconsin game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Wisconsin and Minnesota at Kohl Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota vs. Wisconsin
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Kohl Center
Conclusion
We predict Wisconsin, with an 85% win probability, will likely beat Minnesota on Wednesday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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