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Badgers vs. Wolverines: Big Ten Final Showdown
14 Mar
Summary
- Wisconsin Badger's aim for third straight Big Ten final.
- Michigan Wolverines are defending tournament champions.
- Game pick: Under 160.5 total points scored.
The fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers are set to challenge the top-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 15, 2026. Wisconsin aims to reach the finals for the third consecutive year, having recently defeated Illinois in overtime. Michigan, the defending tournament champions, advanced with a victory over Ohio State.
The Wolverines enter the game with a strong 30-2 record and are the favorites, being 11.5-point spread according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The all-time series heavily favors Michigan, though Wisconsin secured a win earlier this season. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET and will be streamed exclusively on Paramount+.
SportsLine's projection model, which has simulated the matchup 10,000 times, predicts the total points scored will be under 160.5. This prediction aligns with recent trends, as the under has hit in most of the last nine games between these two teams. The model also indicates that one side of the spread is likely to hit in nearly 70% of simulations.
Individual player projections show strong performances expected from both sides. Wisconsin's John Blackwell is projected to score 20 points, part of an expected three players to exceed 13.6 points. Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is projected to lead his team with 17.6 points, with four Wolverines expected to score over 11.4 points.
