DELAWARE BLUE HENS @ WIS

Wisconsin’s new backcourt showed early production

In the regular-season win over Denver, Owen Foxwell had 14 points and seven assists, Eian Elmer scored 18, and Braeden Carrington added 15. That gives Wisconsin several early scoring and playmaking options to watch against Delaware.

Delaware’s opener featured sharp passing—but was an exhibition

The Blue Hens recorded 28 assists and shot 59.2% from the field against Notre Dame of Maryland, but Delaware’s official recap identifies that game as an exhibition. The ball movement is encouraging, though that result is a limited measure of how the offense will fare against Wisconsin.

Kohl Center streak sets a formidable backdrop

Wisconsin entered this matchup on a 20-game streak in nonconference home games at the Kohl Center. Delaware faces a tough setting even before accounting for the gap between the programs’ recent seasons.

First meeting, with some familiar opponents

This is the first meeting between the programs. Wisconsin notes that DeShawn Harris-Smith, Kachi Nzeh, and Jameel Brown have previously faced the Badgers, while Trey Autry has faced Delaware.

Keep an eye on Garlock’s availability

A recent public update said Will Garlock was working his way back from an undisclosed injury, so his status remained uncertain in the reporting available before tip. Nonconference games generally do not have the same official availability reporting as conference games.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Lean: Delaware +24.5

At the listed spread of +24.5, Delaware is a cautious lean rather than a confident pick: a model projection of Wisconsin by 24 points sits just inside the number. Shop the line, since a half-point can matter in a large-spread game.

Pass on the 152.5 total

The listed total is 152.5, while one projection is around 154—a narrow gap that does not offer a clear edge. Consider waiting for a better number rather than forcing an over or under.

Avoid the moneyline price

Wisconsin is a heavy moneyline favorite, while Delaware is priced as a long shot; neither side offers an appealing risk-reward proposition at those prices. The spread is a more sensible market to assess.