In this article we will formulate a Wisconsin vs. Iowa prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, February 22nd, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview
The Wisconsin Badgers are 18-8 (10-5) this season after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 86-69 in their last game. Wisconsin trailed 38-26 at halftime, and they allowed 48 points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Badgers shot 46% from the field, 27% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Braeden Carrington led Wisconsin with 20 points and two assists, while John Blackwell added 14 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Wisconsin defeated Michigan State by a score of 92-71 and Illinois by a score of 92-90. The Badgers have scored 83.1 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.0 points against per game this season. Nick Boyd is averaging 20.3 points and 3.6 assists per game, while John Blackwell is averaging 18.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Badgers. Wisconsin is shooting 45.0% from the field, 77.0% on free throws, and 35.1% on three-pointers this season.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes are 19-7 (9-6) this year after they defeated Nebraska by a score of 57-52 in their last game. Iowa led 33-28 at halftime, and they allowed just 24 points in the second half for the low-scoring victory. The Hawkeyes shot 33% from the field, 26% on three-pointers, and 94% on free throws in the game. Bennett Stirtz led Iowa with 25 points and two assists, while Cooper Koch added 10 points and four rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Iowa lost to Purdue by a score of 78-57 and Maryland by a score of 77-70. The Hawkeyes have scored 76.2 points per game with 30.2 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.4 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 20.5 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 49.5% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 36.3% on three-pointers this year.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Iowa has lost 13 of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Wisconsin has won 12 of its last 13 games at the Kohl Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wisconsin has won the first half in each of its last 13 games as an AP-ranked team at the Kohl Center.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won 10 of its last 12 day games.
- Wisconsin has lost eight of its last nine Sunday day games against conference opponents.
- Iowa has won the first half in each of its last four road day games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Iowa’s last nine road day games against conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Each of Wisconsin’s last five games has produced a total of 155+ points.
Wisconsin vs Iowa Prediction
Iowa comes into this matchup after picking up a much-needed win over Nebraska in their last game, but they will be on the road here. The Hawkeyes are shooting 49% from the field, and they have scored 57 points in back-to-back games. Wisconsin has split their last four games but did beat MSU in their last home game. The Badgers are shooting 45% from the field, and they have scored 77+ points in four of their last five. Take Wisconsin to cover at home in this one.