Northern Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction 11/7/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Northern Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, November 7th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Wisconsin Badgers Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 96-64 win at home against Campbell. The Badgers shot 50.7% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc, while the Fighting Camels shot with 44.2% from the field and 26.3% from downtown. They made 89.5% of their free throws and grabbed 34 rebounds, while dishing out 19 assists and committing 9 turnovers. They had 13 fast break points and 46 points in the paint.

Austin Rapp, Nolan Winter, Andrew Rohde, John Blackwell and Nick Boyd were the starting five for Wisconsin, with Blackwell being the top scorer with 31 points and 4 rebounds, while shooting 52.6% from the field. Nick Boyd followed with 21 points and 3 rebounds, while shooting 46.7% from the field. Nolan Winter added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Northern Illinois Huskies Preview

The Northern Illinois Huskies have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off a 102-82 win at home against UL Monroe. The Huskies shot 55.4% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc, while the Warhawks shot with 51.8% from the field and 40.0% from downtown. They made 73.1% of their free throws and grabbed 44 rebounds, while dishing out 23 assists and committing 18 turnovers. They had 16 fast break points and 46 points in the paint.

Gustav Winther, Taj Walters, Gianni Cobb, Makhai Valentine and Daemar Kelly were the starting five for Northern Illinois, with Winther being the top scorer with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while shooting 80.0% from the field. Makhai Valentine followed with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while shooting 44.4% from the field. Gianni Cobb added 14 points and 2 rebounds.

Northern Illinois Huskies @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: November 7, 2025

Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win

• Wisconsin has won each of its last 13 games against non-Conference opponents at Kohl Center.
• Northern Illinois has lost each of its last 11 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 13 games at Kohl Center.

Why the Northern Illinois Huskies will win

• The road team has won three of Northern Illinois’ last four games.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Northern Illinois’ last four games.

Northern Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction

In this Northern Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as -27.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off victories in their opening games of the season, as Wisconsin won easily by 32 points at home and will play again at home, while Northern Illinois won by 20 points at home and are playing their first road game of the season. Wisconsin is the superior team in this matchup, as they were better both offensively and defensively last season, having the 36th-best offense and winning by an average of 9.2 points per game, while Norther Illinois ranked on the bottom-33 of the nation in points allowed. Take Wisconsin and lay the points for an easy home win in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Wisconsin -28.5