Wisconsin vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 17

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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 17, 2024, 8:23 AM
  • Wisconsin (11-13) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Iowa (9-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Wisconsin / Iowa TV channel: BTN

The Wisconsin Badgers (11-13) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (9-16) on Feb. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 2:15pm EST in Iowa City, IA.

Wisconsin is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Wisconsin vs. Iowa Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Wisconsin vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wisconsin-1.5 -105O 152.5 -110-115
Iowa +1.5 -115U 152.5 -110-105

Wisconsin vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wisconsin vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa will cover the spread with 60.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+3.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Wisconsin has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+1.50 Units / 1% ROI)

Wisconsin Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wisconsin has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.55 Units / -27.4% ROI).

  • 13-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -3.82% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 6.91% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -16% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 9-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.6 Units / -31.27% ROI).

  • 9-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.85 Units / -5.22% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Over for +6.1 Units / 22.22% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Under for -8.65 Units / -31.4% ROI

Wisconsin Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.7

Wisconsin has averaged 4.1 turnovers per game (243 turnovers/59 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.2

Wisconsin has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (543 turnovers/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (418 assists/ 228 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (961 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (961 assists/ 554 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (326 assists/ 230 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Wisconsin Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wisconsin has allowed 65.5 points per game (3,867 points/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (810/1,867) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%

Wisconsin has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,423/3,183) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Wisconsin has allowed 62.7 points per game (2,196 points/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has allowed 75.9 points per game (2,579 points/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 65.9

Iowa has 181 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,586/3,416) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Iowa has 397 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams


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