BYU (6) vs. Wisconsin (3) Bracket Prediction: March Madness Odds

Sports Interaction Staff | Updated Mar 22, 2025

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In the second round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the No. 6 seed BYU Cougars will face the No. 3 seed Wisconsin Badgers.

Brigham Young
23-8
AT
March 22, 2025, 8:27 PM ET
Pepsi Center
Wisconsin
23-8
Matchup Odds
Matchup Odds

This Saturday, March 22, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, these two teams are looking to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16, and the matchup promises to be one of the most intriguing stylistic clashes of the round.

BYU brings a high-octane offense and deep perimeter shooting, while Wisconsin counters with a more balanced, efficient scoring approach that has evolved significantly from their traditionally slow-paced style.

BYU vs. Wisconsin NCAA Tournament Point Spread and Betting

As of March 21, 2025, Wisconsin is a slight 1.5-point favorite over BYU, with the total set at 155.5 points. The tight spread reflects how closely these two teams match up on paper, particularly in terms of offensive efficiency. Bettors are keeping a close eye on shooting trends and tempo, with the expectation that this could turn into a shootout if both teams get hot from beyond the arc.

This game sets up as a high-scoring affair between two of the most three-point-reliant teams left in the tournament. Wisconsin takes 47.9% of its shots from beyond the arc, while BYU isn’t far behind at 48.3%, ranking 19th and 15th nationally, respectively. Both defenses have shown vulnerability in guarding the perimeter, which means this matchup could come down to who gets hot from long range. The team that better contests three-point shots and controls defensive rebounds will likely gain a critical edge.

Brigham Young Cougars

BYU carries a 24-9 record into this game following a dominant showing against VCU. The Cougars have established themselves as one of the most efficient offensive teams in the country, ranking 11th in adjusted offensive efficiency. They thrive in transition and aren’t afraid to let it fly from deep, shooting a high volume of threes at an impressive clip. With several sharpshooters on the roster and a system designed to space the floor, BYU will look to push the tempo and force Wisconsin into a high-possession battle. Their biggest challenge will be maintaining defensive intensity against Wisconsin’s multi-faceted scoring threats.

Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers enter this matchup with a 25-8 record after handling Montana in the first round. Known historically for grinding down opponents with deliberate pace and tough defense, this year’s Wisconsin team has shifted gears. The Badgers now average nearly 80 points per game and rank 13th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Led by a core group of versatile scorers, Wisconsin has embraced a more modern offensive identity without sacrificing their signature discipline. This evolution makes them a dangerous team capable of beating opponents in multiple ways.

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