The number 23-ranked Wisconsin Badgers will face the top-ranked team in the nation, Arizona, on Saturday at the McKale Center in Tucson.
Both teams are on a roll coming into this matchup. Wisconsin has won six straight after dropping two of their first three games of the season. Statement wins over Virginia, Marquette, and Michigan State make the rough start for the Badgers an afterthought. If they can take down the current top program in the country, expect Wisconsin to start to slide up in the rankings.
The Wildcats share the ball and can score from all levels. Their 21 assists per game ranks fourth in the nation and is a big part of the team’s early season success. Thanks to its elite size, Arizona is also a stellar defense squad, holding opponents to only 62.6 points per game. Senior Keshad Johnson is their leading scorer and looks like a great pickup for the Wildcats after transferring from San Diego State.
This should battle of ranked teams should be a competitive game. Here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action tonight.
NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Saturday at 2:50 p.m. ET.
Wisconsin vs. Arizona (-9.5)
O/U: 145.5
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