Wisconsin vs. North Texas basketball NIT Final Four odds: spread, money line and over/under point total

The Wisconsin men's basketball team heads to Las Vegas looking to bring home a championship in the National Invitation Tournament.

But in order to first get to the NIT title game, the Badgers, who have been getting clutch performances in the tournament throughout their lineup, will have to find a way to score against a hot North Texas team that boasts the country's top-ranked defense. The Badgers play the Mean Green at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

So, does that give you confidence to put your chips in on Greg Gard's team to win its fourth straight game, which would tie its second-longest winning streak of the season and best since it won six straight from Dec. 3-Jan. 3?

Here's what you need to know about the current odds for the NIT semifinal game. All odds below are according to Tipico Sports, the exclusive sports betting provider for USA Today Sports.

What is the point spread for the Wisconsin vs. North Texas NIT game?

North Texas (29-7) is a 1.5-point favorite over Wisconsin (20-14).

Wisconsin, which like North Texas defeated its region's top-ranked team on the road to get to the NIT Final Four, has covered the point spread in all three of its games in the tournament. It was the home favorite against Bradley and Liberty and then the Badgers were small underdogs on the road against Oregon.

North Texas failed to cover as a 17.5-point favorite in its first-round game against Alcorn State, though it still won by 16. The Mean Green then easily covered against Sam Houston in the next round, winning by 20 points. North Texas entered the game against Oklahoma State as 4.5-point underdogs before defeating the top-ranked Cowboys, 65-59.

What are each team's records in neutral-site games?

North Texas is 5-2 in neutral site games this season, while Wisconsin is 3-2. The game is being played at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

What is the money line for Wisconsin vs. North Texas?

North Texas is -130 (a $125 bet would net you $100). Wisconsin is +100 (a $100 bet gets you $105).