Wisconsin Badgers (11-3) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (12-3)
January 10, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Ohio State Buckeyes -1.5 / Wisconsin Badgers +1.5; Over/Under: 139.5
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The Wisconsin Badgers will play the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Big Ten game on Wednesday night at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Wisconsin has won four games in a row, while Ohio State has won four of their last five. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Wisconsin vs Ohio State prediction.
Wisconsin Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers are 11-3 (3-0) this year after they defeated Nebraska by a score of 88-72 in their last game. Wisconsin led 51-38 at the half and they were able to coast in the second half for the win. The Badgers shot 55% from the field and made 13 three pointers in the game. Wisconsin has also defeated Iowa, Chicago State, and Jacksonville State during this four game winning streak. The Badgers are scoring 75.8 points per game with 34.6 rebounds per game, and 12.1 assists per game, while allowing 65.9 points against per game this year. AJ Storr is averaging 14.7 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, and 0.9 assists per game. Wisconsin is shooting 46.9% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season. Wisconsin will play against Northwestern after this game.
Ohio State Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 12-3 (2-2) this season after they lost to Indiana by a score of 71-65 in their last game. Ohio State led 38-37 at halftime, but only scored 27 points in the second half for the loss. The Buckeyes shot 36.2% from the field and were +22 in rebounding margin in the game. Ohio State had won their previous four games against Rutgers, West Virginia, New Orleans, and UCLA. The Buckeyes are scoring 78.1 points per game with 40.1 rebounds per game and 15.4 assists per game, while giving up 65.8 points against per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 16.9 points per game, 4.3 assists per game, and 2.9 rebounds per game. Ohio State is shooting 45% from the field, 75.3% on free throws, and 37.1% on three pointers this year.
Wisconsin vs Ohio State Betting Prediction
Wisconsin comes into this game playing great basketball this season and they are currently ranked #15 in the country. The Badgers have won four games in a row and they have scored 80+ points in their last three. Ohio State struggled in the second half against Indiana in their last game, but they are 12-3 and will be at home for this game. Both teams are very similar when it comes to points against per game, but Ohio State is the slightly better offensive team, as they are scoring 78.1 points per game this year. I think this is going to be a great game, but I like Ohio State to get the win here.
