The sixth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (16-4) face off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (15-6) in this intense Big Ten showdown on Thursday, February 1 at 8:30 PM ET at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Badgers are slight favorites on the road with a point spread of -1.5 (-110).

The Badgers have won their last three consecutive games and are 4-1 overall out of their previous five. Their most recent successful encounter was an 81-66 battle over the Michigan State Spartans.

AJ Storr has proven instrumental, leading the team with an impressive 15.9 points and a 44.4 percent field goal shooting, along with an 84.3 percent success rate from the foul line.

The Badgers maintain an average of 76.0 points per game, showcasing a 47.7 percent success rate in field goal attempts. Despite this, there is room for improvement in their ball movement, evident in their 12.6 assists per game, aiming for better scoring opportunities.

On the defensive end, they allow opponents an average of 66.9 points per game, providing some leeway but leaving the door open for competition. Additionally, they contribute 34.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 6.0 steals per game.

The Cornhuskers are coming off a recent defeat, which puts them at 2-3 in their last five and they snapped a two-game win streak. This was a 73-51 blowout loss to the Maryland Terrapins.

Keisei Tominaga guides the team's offense, scoring 13.6 points per game with a 45.1 percent shooting accuracy, and successfully making 87.2 percent of his free throws. He will need a sensational performance in order for them to pull off the upset at home.

The Cornhuskers maintain a scoring average of 77.2 points per game, displaying a 45.0 percent shooting accuracy. Their effective ball movement, reflected in 15.9 assists per game, creates numerous scoring opportunities.

Defensively, they limit opponents to an average of 70.1 points per game, maintaining a slight margin of victory compared to their offensive performance. They also secure an average of 38.1 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, and 6.1 steals per game, potentially providing an advantage.

Bookmaker offers their betting odds for this college basketball betting opportunity, showing that the Wisconsin Badgers are favored by 1.5 points to win. The Badgers have a 66.5 percent chance of landing victory on the road.

This matchup could arguably go either way, especially since both teams will likely grind it out late and have possessions that will slow down the game. The Cornhuskers will keep things interesting, but look for the Badgers to find a way to pull this off.