Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers NCAAB Betting Prediction

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Prediction 1/14/2025

The Ohio State Buckeyes (10-6) travel to face off against the Wisconsin Badgers (13-3) on Tuesday, January 14th. This game will be played at Kohl Center in Madison and televised on PEAC. Wisconsin is coming off a win in their previous game, while Ohio State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Oregon. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers

The Buckeyes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Ohio State’s season record dropped to 10-6 after a 73-71 loss to Oregon on Thursday. The Buckeyes, who were -2.5 favorites at home, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, just under the 149.5 O/U line.

Ohio State led 32-27 at halftime but allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 39. Their defense will need to tighten up if they want to bounce back in their next game.

The Badgers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Wisconsin improved to 13-3 on the season with an 80-59 win over Minnesota on Friday, January 10th. Playing at home, the Badgers entered the game as 13-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 30-29 at halftime, Wisconsin turned up the intensity in the second half, scoring 50 points while holding Minnesota to 30. The game’s total points of 139 fell just under the over/under line of 140.5.

Buckeyes Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Ohio State put up 71 points, shooting 42.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 49.1%. They connected on 7 of 18 three-point attempts (38.9%) and were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 19 (84.2%). The Buckeyes recorded 10 offensive rebounds and 9 assists in the contest.

Jackson Shelstad led the way, scoring 24 points on 8 of 11 shooting, including 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Nate Bittle added 21 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip, while Bruce Thornton contributed 20 points, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from deep.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

In their latest outing, the Badgers put up 80 points, shooting 43.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 52.6%. They connected on 11 of 28 three-point attempts, hitting 39.3% from deep, while also shooting 79.2% from the free-throw line, making 19 of 24 attempts.

Steven Crowl was efficient, shooting 6 of 7 from the field, including 2 of 2 from three, finishing with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Dawson Garcia led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while John Tonje added 16 points, despite struggling from three, hitting just 1 of 6 attempts.

Buckeyes Team Defense

Ohio State’s defense gave up 73 points on 42% shooting from the field, as they allowed the opposing team to hit 24 of 57 shots. Inside the arc, the Buckeyes held their opponent to 43% shooting, with 17 made two-point baskets on 39 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Ohio State’s defense saw the other team connect on 7 of 18 three-point attempts, good for 38%. The Buckeyes also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 84%. Ohio State allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Badgers Team Defense

Ohio State’s defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. The Buckeyes held them to 43% on two-point attempts, as they went 17/39.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 38%, hitting 7 of their 18 three-point attempts. Ohio State also sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws, an 84% rate. The Buckeyes allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Buckeyes vs Badgers Trends

  • Through their last ten road games, Ohio State has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 72 points per game.
  • In their last five home games, Wisconsin has averaged 79 points per game while allowing 80. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Ohio State has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Badgers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.

Buckeyes vs Badgers Prediction

The Badgers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 77-69. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Badgers at -6.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 149.5 and given that our model is projecting 146 points between the teams, we like the under.


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