Xavier at Wisconsin

This is an early season high-octane match up. If it is anything like the last one it will be a thriller. These titans clashed in the 2016 NCAA Tournament resulting in a Wisconsin buzzer beater, but this time the Badgers get this one at home where they are a very tough out. The Badgers are a gaudy 177-29 straight-up on their home floor with just 23 losses since 2006 as a home chalk. It will take a monumental effort by Xavier to find a way into the win column in this one. Xavier hasn't hit the floor on the road vs. a Big 10 school since 2015, so most of the team has not experienced this. The Badgers have a lot of experience at home vs. Big-10 heavyweight opponents, and should be able to close this one out late. Play Wisconsin on the moneyline.