Ahead of a Big Ten Conference showdown with Rutgers, the Wisconsin men found out they are gaining some traction towards a return to the college basketball rankings. The Badgers received 31 votes in the latest AP Poll Top 25 and are 30th overall while they picked up three votes in the Coaches Poll.

Wisconsin takes on Rutgers as we continue our college basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-Rutgers prediction and pick.

Wisconsin basketball (11-3, 1-2 Big Ten) remains on the outside of the latest AP Poll Top 25 entering its road matchup at Rutgers. The Badgers did gain ground after their 1-0 week, however. They received 31 total votes (30th overall) in the newest poll,

The latest Big Ten Injury Report officially lists Dylan Harper of Rutgers as questionable for Monday night. The Scarlet Knights host Wisconsin in a conference c

While Dylan Harper is expected to make a much-needed return to the court on Monday, it is not a guarantee. The star Rutgers freshman was listed as questionable on the mandatory pregame availability report the team filed to the Big Ten ahead of a crucial home matchup with Wisconsin.

It's important to have Harper in the lineup. He leads the Big Ten with 22.8 points per game. Along with fellow freshman phenom Ace Bailey, Harper has made Rutgers must-watch telev