Wisconsin Badgers (17-7) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (14-11)
February 17, 2024 2:15 pm EDT
The Line: Iowa Hawkeyes +1; Over/Under: +153
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The Wisconsin Badgers and the Iowa Hawkeyes meet in college basketball action from Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday afternoon. Who emerges victorious in Big Ten action on Saturday? Let’s dive in and find out with our Wisconsin vs. Iowa Prediction.
Wisconsin Team Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers come into this game looking to build on a 62-54 win over Ohio State last time out. AJ Storr leads the Badgers in scoring with 16.3 PPG while Steven Crowl has 10.9 PPG with a team-high 7.8 RPG to lead the Badgers on the glass so far this season. Tyler Wahl has 11.4 PPG with 5.9 RPG, capping off the group of double-digit scorers for Wisconsin so far this season. Chucky Hepburn also has 7.8 PPG and a team-high 3.8 APG to lead the Badgers in the assist department this season. As a team, Wisconsin is averaging 73.8 PPG on 46.3% shooting from the field, 34.1% from behind the arc and 76.1% from the foul line this season.
Iowa Team Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this one looking to bounce back after a 78-66 loss to Maryland in their last game. Tony Perkins leads the Hawkeyes in scoring and assists with 15.4 PPG and 4.2 APG along with 4.3 RPG while Ben Krikke has 14.5 PPG with 4.6 RPG. Payton Sandfort has 15.1 PPG with a team-high 6.6 RPG to lead the Hawkeyes on the glass while Owen Freeman has 10.6 PPG with 6.4 RPG as well to cap off the scoring in double figures for Iowa so far this season. As a team, Iowa is averaging 83.5 PPG on 47.7% shooting from the field, 33.7% from three and 77.6% from the foul line this season. Iowa will take on Michigan State after this game.
Wisconsin vs. Iowa Prediction
I’m on Wisconsin here. I know that Big Ten home court still rules the roost in a lot of these games, but it’s hard to ignore just how good Wisconsin actually is despite their recent struggles. Iowa is a solid team in their own right that usually plays well at home, but they’ve been inconsistent defensively and Wisconsin is still favored on the road in this matchup despite those struggles and Iowa having their best ball be played at home. I think someone knows something. Give me Wisconsin here.
