5 Bold Predictions For Wisconsin vs. Michigan State In Big Ten Matchup

By Trevor Lowry

Don’t look now, but the Wisconsin Badgers are the hottest team on the Big Ten planet. They have now won seven games in a row. During that span, they have managed to knock off foes like Michigan State, Indiana and Maryland. And that is how you get the tournament committee’s attention.

Next up, the Badgers will take on the Spartans. Therefore, fans are going to get quite the college hoops treat, and they will get five bold predictions for this contest as well.

Side Note: Remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.

5 Bold Predictions For Wisconsin vs. Michigan State In Big Ten Matchup
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5. The Score Is All Tied Up At Half — Because Who Doesn’t Like Close Games?

The Score Is All Tied Up At Half — Because Who Doesn’t Like Close Games? Credit: Getty Images
Wisconsin might be scorching hot right now, but it will have to play on the road ... against a top team in college hoops. For the record, the Badgers knocked off the Spartans by the score of 77-76 in the first meeting of 2015-16.

5. The Score Is All Tied Up At Half — Because Who Doesn’t Like Close Games?

Wisconsin might be scorching hot right now, but it will have to play on the road ... against a top team in college hoops. For the record, the Badgers knocked off the Spartans by the score of 77-76 in the first meeting of 2015-16.

4. Nigel Hayes Drops 30 Points On The Spartans

Nigel Hayes Drops 30 Points On The Spartans Credit: Getty Images
Nigel Hayes has arrived, and he is now one of the best players in this conference. He is averaging a whopping 17.1 points per contest, but will up that average with a monster performance against the Spartans.

4. Nigel Hayes Drops 30 Points On The Spartans

Nigel Hayes has arrived, and he is now one of the best players in this conference. He is averaging a whopping 17.1 points per contest, but will up that average with a monster performance against the Spartans.

3. For Once, Denzel Valentine Isn’t The Best Player On The Court

For Once, Denzel Valentine Isn’t The Best Player On The Court Credit: Getty Images
As of right now, Denzel Valentine is the best player in the Big Ten, and he could be playing like the best player in the country. As a result of Hayes going ham in this showing, Valentine will be No. 2, if you will, for a night.

3. For Once, Denzel Valentine Isn’t The Best Player On The Court

As of right now, Denzel Valentine is the best player in the Big Ten, and he could be playing like the best player in the country. As a result of Hayes going ham in this showing, Valentine will be No. 2, if you will, for a night.

2. No Team Ever Leads By More Than 10 Points

No Team Ever Leads By More Than 10 Points Credit: Getty Images
Wisconsin might be riding one heck of a momentum train, but the Spartans are national title contenders, and get this game at home. Call it a hunch, if you must, but this will be a close battle from start to finish.

2. No Team Ever Leads By More Than 10 Points

Wisconsin might be riding one heck of a momentum train, but the Spartans are national title contenders, and get this game at home. Call it a hunch, if you must, but this will be a close battle from start to finish.

1. Wisconsin Joins National Title Contender Conversation With Victory

Wisconsin Joins National Title Contender Conversation With Victory Credit: Getty Images
Wisconsin was 9-9 not too long ago, so calling it a title contender might seem like a joke to many folks. However, with a victory against MSU, the Badgers will basically be on top of the college hoops world, and their projected seed will skyrocket.

1. Wisconsin Joins National Title Contender Conversation With Victory

Wisconsin was 9-9 not too long ago, so calling it a title contender might seem like a joke to many folks. However, with a victory against MSU, the Badgers will basically be on top of the college hoops world, and their projected seed will skyrocket.

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