The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Providence Friars in early college basketball action. Wisconsin comes in at 1-1 while Providence is 2-0. The Badgers started off with a big test against the #9 Tennessee Volunteers and came away with an 80-70 loss. Chucky Hepburn leads the team with 16.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 steals. Steven Crowl adds 11.5 points and a team-leading 6 rebounds per game. Providence has a new coach but he has hit the ground running with two wins to start the season. Devin Carter leads the team with 13.0 points and 4.5 assists per game. Josh Oduro adds 9.5 points and a team-leading 9 rebounds. Wisconsin has been known for their solid defense, but they gave up 80 points on their home court. Wisconsin has issues against more athletic teams. The Friars have experience and guard play to go with Oduro down low. Wisconsin doesn't have a lot of depth coming off the bench. Take the home team in this one.

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