Wisconsin vs. Maryland Preview and Prediction: Badgers are big favorites on Senior Night The Wisconsin Badgers will look to cap off a successful home stretch with a win as they host the Maryland Terrapins on Senior Night at the Kohl Center. The Badgers have won four of their last five games, including a convincing 67-62 victory over Iowa last weekend. Wisconsin comes into this matchup with a strong rebounding advantage and a stout defense that has allowed just 61.8 points per game over their last five outings. The Badgers are led by senior guard Brad Davison, who is averaging 10.5 points per game and shooting 42.3% from three-point range. The Terrapins, on the other hand, have struggled on the road this season, going just 2-7 away from College Park. Maryland's offense has been inconsistent, with Jalen Smith being their only reliable scorer at an average of 13.4 points per game. This matchup pits Wisconsin's strong rebounding and defense against Maryland's lackluster offense on the road. The Badgers are heavy favorites in this one, with oddsmakers listing them as 10-point favorites. The over/under is set at 134.5 points. Prediction: Wisconsin wins 72-63#Jalen_Smith #Maryland_Terrapins #Kohl_Center #Wisconsin_Badgers #Brad_Davison
Five Things to Know: UW holds Senior Day against Maryland The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team will honor its senior class on Saturday when they host the Maryland Terrapins at the Kohl Center. Here are five things you need to know about this weekend's matchup: First and foremost, it's a special day for the Badgers' seniors. Jordan Davis, Steven Crowley, and Tyler Wahl have been mainstays of the team throughout their careers, and Saturday will be their final home game in a Wisconsin uniform. The trio has combined to play 234 games for the Badgers, with Davis being the most experienced at 94 starts. In terms of the matchup itself, the Badgers are looking to bounce back from a tough loss at Minnesota on Wednesday. UW fell 73-71 in overtime to the Golden Gophers, snapping a four-game winning streak. The Badgers have now lost three of their last five games and are 5-4 in Big Ten play. Maryland, meanwhile, is riding a two-game winning streak after defeating Penn State and Iowa at home. The Terrapins are 6-3 in the conference and 17-12 overall, with six of their wins coming against teams currently ranked outside the top 10 in the country. Saturday's game will also be a battle for bragging rights on the boards. UW is averaging 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the Big Ten behind only Illinois. Maryland, meanwhile, is averaging 35.6 rebounds per contest, which is fourth-best in the conference. Finally, Saturday's matchup could have significant implications down the line. The Badgers are currently tied for fifth place in the Big Ten standings, while Maryland is just one game back in sixth place. A win would give U...#Illinois #UW #University_of_Wisconsin #Maryland_Terrapins #Kohl_Center #Jordan_Davis #Steven_Crowley #Tyler_Wahl #Minnesota #Golden_Gophers #Big_Ten
