The Michigan Wolverines have waited 63 days for another shot at the Wisconsin Badgers – one of just two teams to beat UM this season.
One big change – literally – from that last matchup was that Wisconsin had center Nolan Winter on the floor. The 7-footer is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.
Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. scored 18 points in the upset loss, and my Wisconsin vs. Michigan predictions and college basketball picks for Saturday, March 14 call for Johnson to feast inside sans Winter for plenty of points.
Wisconsin vs Michigan prediction
Wisconsin vs Michigan best bet: Marquez Johnson Jr. Over 15.5 points (-112)
Without Nolan Winter, the Wisconsin Badgers have rolled out the red carpet for inside scorers.
They’ve allowed an average of 39 points in the paint, including 44 PITP versus Illinois Friday. That includes plenty of putbacks from offensive rebounds.
Morez Johnson Jr. leads the Michigan Wolverines in interior scoring (9.3 PITP) and snatches 2.5 offensive rebounds (2.7 second-chance points). But he’s much more than a “back to the basket” threat.
Johnson’s size and athleticism have him finishing fast breaks and UM will push the pace against a winded Wisconsin team playing its third game in as many days.
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Wisconsin vs Michigan same-game parlay
The Wolverines have bigger fish to fry but scoring a dash of revenge against Wisconsin is a cherry on top. Michigan is just two big and fast and will wear down a weary Badgers team missing their big man.
Johnson dropped 18 on UW in that upset loss and had scored 16 or more in three straight games before going just 5-for-11 for 11 points in the win over Ohio State. He’s knocked off the rust of an extended break and has a notable interior edge Saturday.
Andrew Rohde is part of a rebounding by committee approach for the Badgers since losing Winter. His offense has been horrible, but he’s grabbed three or more boards in three of the last four games.
Wisconsin vs Michigan SGP
- Michigan moneyline
- Marquez Johnson Jr. Over 15.5 points
- Andrew Rohde Over 2.5 rebounds
Our beyond the arc SGP: The B1G payback
In the immortal words of James Brown, “My patience ends, I want revenge!”
Not that Michigan needed any extra motivation to win, but the Wolverines can exorcise some demons by demolishing the Badgers. They will do so with their advantage inside.
Wisconsin vs Michigan SGP
- Michigan -12
- Morez Johnson Jr. Over 15.5 points
- Aday Mara Over 12.5 points
- Morez Johnson Jr. Over 8.5 rebounds
Wisconsin vs Michigan odds
- Spread: Wisconsin +12 | Michigan -12
- Moneyline: Wisconsin +550 | Michigan -800
- Over/Under: Over 161 | Under 161
Wisconsin vs Michigan betting trend to know
Michigan has gone Under the total in 14 of its last 20 games (+7.40 Units/34% ROI). Find more college basketball betting trends for Wisconsin vs. Michigan.
How to watch Wisconsin vs Michigan
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS |
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