While a four-game losing streak has marred what was supposed to be a promising season, the game is more than winnable for the Badgers. They will be home in Madison and can beat a Golden Gophers team with a similar record.

Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Will Pauling (6) celebrates with quarterback Braedyn Locke (18) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The National Weather Service is forecasting a game-time temperature of 22 degrees, with winds making it feel around 10 degrees.

Key matchup: Gophers defensive line vs. Badgers offensive line. Wisconsin is 11th in the nation with only 11 sacks allowed, while Minnesota is 69th with 21. DE Anthony Smith is on a tear with a sack in each of his last three games.

Minnesota and Wisconsin are 3-3 in the series since 2018, with the road team notably winning each of the past two matchups. Minnesota has won two of its last three games in Madiso

It is the ESPN Events Invitational as Minnesota faces Wichita State. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Minnesota-Wichita State prediction and pick. Minnesota comes into the game sitting at 5-1 on the year.