NCAAB · Final

Wisconsin edges Minnesota in close NCAAB matchup

Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Williams Arena

Wisconsin Badgers 78, Minnesota Golden Gophers 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Wisconsin Badgers beat Minnesota Golden Gophers 78-75 at Williams Arena on January 13, 2026.

Who was favored in Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

Wisconsin Badgers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game, the Wisconsin Badgers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a final score of 78-75 at Williams Arena. This matchup was significant as it showcased two teams with contrasting recent performances, with Wisconsin coming in on a two-game winning streak, while Minnesota was looking to bounce back after a loss in their previous outing.

The Badgers entered the game with a record of 12-5, showing a solid form over their last ten games with a record of 6-4. They averaged 78.2 points per game while allowing 75.9 points, indicating a propensity for high-scoring affairs. Their recent victories included a thrilling win against the Michigan Wolverines, where they scored 91 points, and a solid performance against the UCLA Bruins, winning 80-72. Wisconsin's away record was 1-3, reflecting some struggles on the road, but their overall offensive output has been strong.

Conversely, the Golden Gophers had a home record of 10-7 and had been 6-4 in their last ten games as well, but they were coming off a loss to the USC Trojans, where they fell short by a single point, 70-69. Minnesota averaged 72.3 points while allowing 66.8 points in that same stretch, suggesting a more defensive approach compared to their opponents. They had a home record of 5-2 in their last seven games at Williams Arena, which typically provided a strong advantage.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, Wisconsin had previously defeated Minnesota in both of their last two encounters during the 2025 season, with scores of 74-67 and 80-59. This history likely contributed to the confidence of the Badgers going into this game.

The market reflected a close contest, with DraftKings pricing Wisconsin as the slight favorite with a spread of 1.5. The total for the game was set at 146.5, indicating expectations for a competitive scoring environment. The money line showed Wisconsin at -125, while Minnesota was at +105, further emphasizing the tight nature of this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have influenced the dynamics of the game.

The conditions at Williams Arena were typical for a winter basketball game, and both teams were expected to adapt quickly to the environment. Fans were treated to a thrilling second half, where the lead changed hands multiple times, culminating in a dramatic finish.

Key moments in the second half included Isaac Asuma's layup and subsequent free throws that kept Minnesota close, but John Blackwell's crucial three-pointer late in the game sealed the victory for Wisconsin. The final plays highlighted the intensity and competitiveness of both teams, making for an exciting viewing experience.

Overall, this game not only showcased the talent on both sides but also underscored the importance of each matchup in the NCAAB season, as teams vie for positioning and momentum heading into the latter part of the schedule.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WIS -1.5	146.5 o -108 / u -112	Wisconsin Badgers -125 · Minnesota Golden Gophers +105

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Leaders

PointsJaylen Crocker-Johnson20Minnesota Golden Gophers
AssistsLangston Reynolds10Minnesota Golden Gophers
ReboundsIsaac Asuma9Minnesota Golden Gophers
PointsJohn Blackwell27Wisconsin Badgers
AssistsJohn Blackwell5Wisconsin Badgers
ReboundsNolan Winter11Wisconsin Badgers

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Minnesota Golden Gophers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L172.3 scored · 66.8 allowed per game5-2 at home

L69-70vs USC TrojansJan 10
W70-67vs Iowa HawkeyesJan 7
W84-78at Northwestern WildcatsJan 3
W60-43vs Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsDec 30
W78-50vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 21
W89-53vs Texas Southern TigersDec 14
L57-85at Purdue BoilermakersDec 11
W73-64vs Indiana HoosiersDec 4
L75-86at Santa Clara BroncosNov 29
L68-72vs Stanford CardinalNov 28

Wisconsin Badgers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W278.2 scored · 75.9 allowed per game1-3 away

W91-88at Michigan WolverinesJan 10
W80-72vs UCLA BruinsJan 7
L73-89vs Purdue BoilermakersJan 4
W80-60vs Milwaukee PanthersDec 31
W88-61vs Central Michigan ChippewasDec 23
L66-76at Villanova WildcatsDec 20
L60-90at Nebraska CornhuskersDec 11
W96-76vs Marquette Golden EaglesDec 6
W85-73vs Northwestern WildcatsDec 4
L63-74at TCU Horned FrogsNov 28

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Wisconsin Badgers	Minnesota Golden Gophers
Field goals	25-55	27-52
Field goal %	45	52
Three-pointers	14-33	5-18
Three-point %	42	28
Free throws	14-18	16-24
Free throw %	78	67
Rebounds	33	27
Offensive rebounds	6	4
Defensive rebounds	27	23
Assists	17	20
Steals	1	3
Blocks	5	2
Turnovers	7	5
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	8
Fast-break points	8	7
Points in the paint	20	40
Fouls	19	14
Largest lead	9	11
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	28	67

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-45Langston Reynolds makes layup (Isaac Asuma assists)
2nd Half41-46Langston Reynolds makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half41-48Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half41-49Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half43-49Nolan Winter makes driving layup
2nd Half43-51Bobby Durkin makes 22-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half44-51John Blackwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-51John Blackwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-51Nick Boyd makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-51Nick Boyd makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-53Bobby Durkin makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Langston Reynolds assists)
2nd Half50-53Braeden Carrington makes 24-foot three point jumper (John Blackwell assists)
2nd Half52-53Nolan Winter makes layup (John Blackwell assists)
2nd Half52-55Langston Reynolds makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half52-57Cade Tyson makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot (Isaac Asuma assists)
2nd Half55-57John Blackwell makes 28-foot three point jumper (Nolan Winter assists)
2nd Half58-57Braeden Carrington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Andrew Rohde assists)
2nd Half59-57John Blackwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-57John Blackwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-57Braeden Carrington makes 23-foot three point jumper (John Blackwell assists)
2nd Half66-57Braeden Carrington makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jack Janicki assists)
2nd Half66-59Cade Tyson makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half68-59John Blackwell makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half68-60Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-61Jaylen Crocker-Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-62Isaac Asuma makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-62Braeden Carrington makes 24-foot three point jumper (John Blackwell assists)
2nd Half71-65Isaac Asuma makes 24-foot three point jumper (Cade Tyson assists)
2nd Half72-65Nick Boyd makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-66Cade Tyson makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half72-67Langston Reynolds makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-68Langston Reynolds makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-70Isaac Asuma makes layup (Langston Reynolds assists)
2nd Half73-70John Blackwell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-70John Blackwell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-71Isaac Asuma makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-72Isaac Asuma makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-72Nick Boyd makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-75Cade Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Isaac Asuma assists)
2nd Half78-75John Blackwell makes 26-foot three pointer

Win probability

Above the line favours Minnesota Golden Gophers, below favours Wisconsin Badgers.