Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Wisconsin is a -4.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Ohio State / Wisconsin TV channel: FOX

The Ohio State Buckeyes visit Kohl Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Madison, WI.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio State+4.5 -115O 155.5 -110+155
Wisconsin -4.5 -105U 155.5 -110-190

Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wisconsin will win this college basketball game with 67.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Ohio State vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wisconsin will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.50 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+3.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 22 games at home (+13.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 37 games (+13.00 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Wisconsin have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 37 games (+1.30 Units / 3% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.1 Units / -14.03% ROI).

  • 14-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 0.28% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 10-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -8.7% ROI).

  • 15-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.4 Units / 0.78% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State is shooting 34% from three (150/443) this season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State averaged 40.8 points per game (1,345 points/33 games) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 38.6

Ohio State shot 45% (432/970) in the first half last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Ohio State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (1,328/1,741) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin is shooting 79% from the free throw line (1,503/1,910) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Wisconsin is shooting 79% from the free throw line (1,503/1,910) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wisconsin is shooting 79% from the free throw line (512/651) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Wisconsin is shooting 79% from the free throw line (613/780) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State forced 10.9 turnovers per game (360 turnovers/33 games) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Ohio State has averaged 4.8 steals per game (91 steals/19 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.9

Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.20 points per shot (3,844 points/3,213 shots) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (62/220) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has forced 9.0 turnovers per game (343 turnovers/38 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.7

Wisconsin has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (563 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Wisconsin has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (2,442 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

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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