Iowa at Wisconsin odds, picks and predictions
The No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers (9-3, 1-0 Big Ten) welcome the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-5, 0-2) to Kohl Center Tuesday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Iowa vs. Wisconsin odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Wisconsin is No. 23 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll. The Badgers beat the Chicago St. Cougars 80-53 on Dec. 22, covering as 24.5-point favorites. Wisconsin is 5-6-1 against the spread (ATS) and 3-4 ATS in home games. The Badgers are led by G AJ Storr, who is averaging 15 points per game. Five Wisconsin players score 9-plus points per game.
The Hawkeyes beat the Northern Illinois Huskies 103-74 Friday, covering as an 18-point home favorite. They are 5-8 ATS and 1-2 ATS against ranked opponents. Iowa is 1-2 ATS in true road games as well. It is led by F Ben Krikke, who is averaging 17 points per game.
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Iowa at Wisconsin odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:29 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Iowa +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Wisconsin -255 (bet $255 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Iowa +5.5 (-102) | Wisconsin -5.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Iowa at Wisconsin picks and predictions
Prediction
Wisconsin 81, Iowa 73
Moneyline
PASS.
Iowa is playing well and an enticing underdog; however, it isn't worth a play to win outright.
Against the spread
BET WISCONSIN -5.5 (-120).
Iowa has struggled against top opponents, especially on the road. It lost to Purdue by 19 (failing to cover as 13.5-point spread) and to Creighton by 8 (covering as a 12.5-point spread). That Creighton loss was also before the Bluejays started to accumulate defeats and drop in the rankings.
The Hawkeyes have failed to cover 5 of their last 7 and are 0-2 ATS in their last 2 road games. Wisconsin is 1-0-1 ATS when favored between 5 and 15 points. It will have the more rest and the better defense.
Back WISCONSIN -5.5 (-120).
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 152.5 (-115).
The Hawkeyes play at an ultra-fast pace, and that tempo should be imprinted on this game. They have scored 80 or more points in 4 straight games and 100-plus points in their last 2. They are 9-4 O/U on the season and have gone Over in 4 of their last 5.
While Wisconsin is certainly slower and 5-7 O/U on the season, it has gone Over in 2 of its last 3 games. It is 2-1 O/U with a total of 140 or higher.
Back OVER 152.5 (-115).
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