Iowa vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 3

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  • Wisconsin is a -6.5 point favorite vs Iowa
  • Total (Over/Under): 162.5 points
  • Iowa / Wisconsin TV channel: FS1

The Iowa Hawkeyes visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Madison, WI.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Iowa vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 162.5 total points.

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Iowa vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Iowa+6.5 -110O 162.5 -110+225
Wisconsin -6.5 -110U 162.5 -110-275

Iowa vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 65.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 62.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+10.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.55 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 36 games (+17.10 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+9.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+7.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 10.53% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.3 Units / 0.7% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.65 Units / -11.62% ROI).

  • 9-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.15 Units / 1.01% ROI
  • 10-3 when betting the Over for +6.7 Units / 46.85% ROI
  • 3-10 when betting the Under for -8 Units / -55.94% ROI

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has a 27% free throw rate (229 free throw attempts/857 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%

Iowa had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (593 assists/ 315 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (131 assists/ 65 TOs) in the first half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (251/295) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (251/295) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wisconsin has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (126 turnovers/13 games) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Wisconsin is shooting 85% from the free throw line (251/295) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed 40.0 points per game (520 points/13 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35.7

Iowa has allowed 40.5 points per game (1,861 points/46 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.6

Iowa has averaged 8.5 steals per game (110 steals/13 games) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Iowa has averaged 7.9 steals per game (244 steals/31 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 25% from three (43/172) this season — best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Wisconsin has averaged 5.5 steals per game (71 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 38th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Wisconsin has averaged 5.5 steals per game (71 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Wisconsin allowed opponents to shoot 46% (896/1,962) last season — tied for 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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