The Wisconsin Badgers (18-5) travel to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes (13-9) on Saturday, February 8th. This game will be played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City and televised on NBC. Wisconsin is coming off a win in their previous game, while Iowa is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Purdue. Tip-off is set for 1:00 ET.

Wisconsin Badgers vs Iowa Hawkeyes

The Badgers Are Coming Off A Win

Wisconsin improved to 18-5 on the season with a 76-64 win over Indiana on Tuesday. The Badgers, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.

Wisconsin led 40-28 at halftime and matched Indiana’s 36 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 140 fell short of the O/U line of 152.5.

The Hawkeyes Are Coming Off A Win

Iowa Hawkeyes Recent Game/Games

The Hawkeyes dropped to 13-9 on the season after a 90-81 home loss to Purdue on Tuesday. Iowa was a +6.5 underdog going into the game and failed to cover the spread.

After a 36-36 tie at halftime, Iowa allowed 54 points in the second half while scoring 45. The total points for the game reached 171, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.

Badgers Offense Breakdown

Wisconsin put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 41.4% from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 of 29 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.3%, and they hit 70.6% of their free throws, going 12 for 17 from the line.

The Badgers recorded 8 offensive rebounds and 13 assists, with Mackenzie Mgbako and John Tonje both contributing 15 points. Nolan Winter was efficient, shooting 71.4% overall and hitting 2 of 3 from deep.

Hawkeyes Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, Iowa’s offense put up 81 points, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.1%. They hit 67.9% of their two-point attempts and connected on 36.7% from beyond the arc, going 11-for-30 from three-point range.

Braden Smith led the way, scoring 31 points on 73.3% shooting, including 5-of-7 from three. Josh Dix added 27 points, while Trey Kaufman-Renn contributed 25 points and 7 rebounds. Payton Sandfort also chipped in with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at a 45.5% clip.

Badgers Team Defense

Wisconsin’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they held the other team to 45% shooting, with 14 made two-pointers on 31 tries.

From three-point range, Wisconsin’s opponents connected on 12 of 29 shots, good for 41%. The Badgers also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws, shooting 70%. Wisconsin allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Hawkeyes Team Defense

Wisconsin’s defense gave up 64 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 43% from the field, hitting 26 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 45% shooting, with 14 made two-pointers on 31 attempts.

From deep, Wisconsin’s opponents connected on 12 of 29 three-point attempts, shooting 41%. They also went 12/17 from the free-throw line, a 70% rate. Wisconsin gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Badgers vs Hawkeyes Trends

• The Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• Across the Hawkeyes last three home games, the team averaged 74 points per game while allowing 91. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Hawkeyes have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Badgers have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Badgers vs Hawkeyes Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +3.5, we recommend going with the Hawkeyes on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 163.5, and our model predicts the Badgers and Hawkeyes to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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