On paper this should be a win. However, the game isn't played on paper. Despite a dismal season overall for Wisconsin, they have come on a little very late in the season. This was evident as they gave Maryland a game and lost by only 6 points with some hot shooting. That being said, the Badgers have lost 12 of their last 13 games with their lone win in that stretch against Purdue in Madison. That makes Sunday's match-up a revenge game.
The Badgers are only playing for next year, while the Boilers are playing to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive.