Wisconsin vs BYU Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 21, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/21/2025, 12:50 AM ET

The Bad Boy Mowers Series heads to Salt Lake City as the Wisconsin Badgers take on the BYU Cougars on Friday afternoon. Wisconsin enters at 4–0 after a 94–69 win over SIUE, while BYU is 3–1 following an 86–84 loss to UConn. The Badgers have handled all four opponents comfortably, while BYU has already seen both a top team win and a tough defeat. Shoot, score, and cash in with college basketball picks.

Wisconsin vs BYU Game Information

Date & Time: Friday, November 21, 4:00 PM ET
Where: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
TV: Peacock

Wisconsin Badgers Game Outlook

Wisconsin has opened the season with four straight home wins, averaging 93.3 points per game on 48.6% shooting. Nick Boyd leads the offense with 20.0 points per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Guard John Blackwell adds 19.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, giving the Badgers two high scorers who are off to strong starts. Wisconsin has also moved the ball well, averaging 18.0 assists while keeping turnovers low.

Defensively, the Badgers are allowing 65.0 points per game and posting 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks. Forward Nolan Winter has controlled the glass with a team-high 9.3 rebounds per game. Austin Rapp averages 1.8 blocks per game and gives Wisconsin needed rim protection. With four wins by wide margins, Wisconsin is built on balanced scoring, tough defense, and strong half-court execution. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Wisconsin with the Thrillz promo code.

BYU Cougars Game Outlook

BYU is 3–1 with two home wins and a loss to UConn. AJ Dybantsa leads the Cougars with 20.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game on 57.4% shooting. Richie Saunders has been just as important, averaging 19.5 points and 6.3 rebounds while hitting 34.6% from deep. BYU’s guard play has been solid as Robert Wright III contributes 17.8 points and 4.3 assists, giving the Cougars three scoring threats.

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The Cougars are averaging 84.5 points on 48.8% shooting while allowing 68.3 points per game. BYU is averaging 12.8 assists and 38.3 rebounds per game, matching the Badgers. Defensively, Saunders and Keba Keita give BYU presence in the paint, with Keita adding 1.0 blocks per game. BYU has played a tougher schedule early, but consistency late in games has been an issue. Make the most of your bets on BYU by using the sportsbook promos.

Wisconsin vs BYU Prediction

Both teams have scorers, but Wisconsin’s deeper bench, stronger assist numbers, and more consistent defensive pressure create a slight edge in a neutral-site matchup. BYU can match shot-making, but Wisconsin’s combination of Boyd, Blackwell, and Winter gives the Badgers more production at both ends. Final Score Prediction: Wisconsin Badgers win and cover ATS, 86–78. Make sure when you place your Wisconsin vs BYU bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.

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