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Wisconsin Badgers Cover as Underdogs Against Indiana Hoosiers
Experienced Badgers squad looks to upset Hoosiers in Big Ten matchup
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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The Wisconsin Badgers will travel to Bloomington, Illinois to take on the Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten college basketball matchup on Saturday. The Badgers, currently sixth in the Big Ten with an 8-3 conference record, are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Hoosiers, who sit in the middle of the conference standings with a 6-6 record. Wisconsin has proven it can play with the best teams in the country, recently delivering Michigan their only loss of the season. The Badgers' experienced backcourt duo of Nick Boyd and John Blackwell will look to lead the team to an upset victory over the Hoosiers.
Why it matters
This game is an important Big Ten matchup between two teams looking to make their mark in the conference. The Badgers are trying to prove they belong in the top tier of the Big Ten, while the Hoosiers are hoping to build momentum and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. A win for Wisconsin would further establish them as a force to be reckoned with in the conference.
The details
Wisconsin has one of the best backcourt duos in the country in Nick Boyd and John Blackwell, who combine to average 38.5 points per game. The Badgers also have a talented junior forward in Nolan Winter, who is averaging a double-double this season. Indiana, on the other hand, is led by senior guard Lamar Wilkerson, who ranks 27th in the nation in scoring at 20.2 points per game. The Hoosiers don't excel at any one thing, but they also don't have any major weaknesses. This game is expected to be a close, hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams.
- The game tips off at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
The players
Nick Boyd
A key member of Wisconsin's backcourt, averaging 19.2 points per game this season.
John Blackwell
Forming a dynamic duo with Nick Boyd in the Badgers' backcourt, averaging 19.3 points per game.
Nolan Winter
Wisconsin's junior forward, averaging a double-double with 13.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
Lamar Wilkerson
Indiana's senior guard, leading the team in scoring with 20.2 points per game, ranking 27th in the nation.
What they’re saying
“If Wilkerson has a big night, Indiana has a great chance to win; if not, the Badgers have a good chance to pull off the upset.”
— Blake Krass, Author (draftkings.com)
“Wisconsin's play has also translated well away from home. Their only losses in true road games this season came to Nebraska and BYU.”
— Blake Krass, Author (draftkings.com)
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament, while the loser will need to regroup and focus on their remaining conference schedule.
The takeaway
This game features two evenly matched teams, but the experienced and well-rounded Wisconsin Badgers squad has the potential to pull off the upset on the road against the Indiana Hoosiers.
