Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Ohio State (13-18) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Wisconsin (17-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
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The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-18) visit United Center to take on the Wisconsin Badgers (17-13) on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EST in Chicago.

Ohio State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ohio State-2.5 -105O 130.5 -110-135
Wisconsin +2.5 -115U 130.5 -110+110

Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Ohio State will win this game with 53.5% confidence.

Ohio State vs Wisconsin Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Ohio State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Ohio State and Wisconsin, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Ohio State have covered the Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.70 Units / 20% ROI)

Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Ohio State has gone 11-20 against the spread this college basketball season (-11 Units / -32.31% ROI).

  • 7-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -27.65 Units / -60.7% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.55 Units / 1.61% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.6 Units / -10.57% ROI

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has gone 13-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.75 Units / -17.4% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.3 Units / 4.81% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 15-15 when betting the Under for -1.5 Units / -4.55% ROI

Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State is shooting 46% (621/1,337) this season — tied for 44th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Ohio State is shooting 37% from three (405/1,095) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Ohio State has averaged 5.9 assists per game (130 assists/22 games) in the first half this season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Ohio State has averaged 5.6 turnovers per game (123 turnovers/22 games) in the second half this season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (187 turnovers/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.2

Wisconsin has averaged 8.6 turnovers per game (283 turnovers/33 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Wisconsin has averaged 4.0 turnovers per game (85 turnovers/21 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.4

Wisconsin has averaged 8.8 turnovers per game (474 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 12.2

Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (144/477) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Ohio State has averaged 4.8 steals per game (260 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.7

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (540/1,313) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,312/3,173) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 6.7 steals per game (141 steals/21 games) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1

Wisconsin has 141 steals this season — tied for 4th most among Big 10 Teams

Wisconsin has averaged 5.4 steals per game (114 steals/21 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (492/1,124) this season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 42%


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