Marquette vs. Wisconsin: Starters, odds, TV and prediction for in-state basketball rivalry

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It’s a day college basketball fans in the state look forward to every season.

Marquette and Wisconsin will tip-off their rivalry for the 131st time on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Fiserv Forum.

The Badgers hold a 71-59 advantage in the series.

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MU (8-1) is ranked No. 4 in the USA TODAY coaches poll and No. 5 in the Associated Press top 25, and UW (8-1) is No. 11 in both rankings.

This marks the first time since the 2011-’12 season that both teams are ranked in the matchup.

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Marquette probable starters

Guards: Kam Jones, Stevie Mitchell, Damarious Owens

Forwards: Ben Gold and David Joplin

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Wisconsin probable starters

Guards: John Blackwell, John Tonje and Max Klesmit

Forwards: Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter

Wisconsin vs Marquette time today

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7

Time: 12:30 p.m.

The Wisconsin vs. Marquette game starts at 12:30 p.m. from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

What channel is Wisconsin vs Marquette on today?

You can find more broadcast information here.

Wisconsin vs Marquette odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday

ODDS: Marquette by 7.5

O/U: 150.5

Marquette-Wisconsin predictions

Mark Stewart

Wisconsin is on the road, but it enters this matchup healthy and fresh off a one-possession loss it had plenty of chances to win. I think Max Klesmit finds his shot and leads the Badgers to a satisfying win. Wisconsin 76, Marquette 68

Ben Steele

Marquette is dealing with a lot of injuries during the hardest part of its schedule. But, as with any rivalry game, expect the unexpected, with unsung players taking star turns. Tre Norman? Caedin Hamilton?…

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Author : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publish date : 2024-12-07 15:19:00

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