Wisconsin vs Ohio State Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 14

The Wisconsin Badgers (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) will try to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) on January 14, 2025 at Kohl Center.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Game time: 9:00 PM ET
• TV channel: Peacock
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Arena: Kohl Center

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Wisconsin win (73.2%)

Wisconsin is a 6.5-point favorite against Ohio State on Tuesday and the over/under is set at 149.5 points. Below are a few betting insights and trends before you decide to wager on the outing.

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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Wisconsin is 9-7-0 ATS this season.
• Ohio State has compiled a 9-7-0 record against the spread this season.
• Wisconsin covers the spread when it is a 6.5-point favorite or more 37.5% of the time. That's less often than Ohio State covers as an underdog of 6.5 or more (50%).
• Against the spread last season, the Badgers played better at home, covering eight times in 17 home games, and three times in 12 road games.
• The Buckeyes were better against the spread at home (8-9-0) than on the road (4-6-0) last year.
• Wisconsin is 4-1-0 against the spread in conference action this year.
• Ohio State has posted one Big Ten win against the spread this year.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Wisconsin has been victorious in 10, or 90.9%, of the 11 contests it has been chosen as moneyline favorites in this season.
• The Badgers have not lost in seven games this year when favored by -255 or better on the moneyline.
• Ohio State has won 40% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (2-3).
• The Buckeyes have played as a moneyline underdog of +205 or longer in only two games this season, which they split 1-1.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Wisconsin has a 71.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Head-to-Head Comparison

• Wisconsin's +201 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 12.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 83.1 points per game (33rd in college basketball) while giving up 70.6 per outing (157th in college basketball).
• John Tonje's 18.3 points per game lead Wisconsin and are 58th in the country.
• Ohio State has a +160 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10 points per game. It is putting up 81.1 points per game, 57th in college basketball, and is giving up 71.1 per contest to rank 178th in college basketball.
• Bruce Thornton's team-leading 17.1 points per game rank him 105th in college basketball.
• The Badgers are 150th in the country at 33.2 rebounds per game. That's 2.6 more than the 30.6 their opponents average.
• Nolan Winter tops the Badgers with 6.1 rebounds per game (305th in college basketball play).
• The Buckeyes average 31.9 rebounds per game (233rd in college basketball) while allowing 30.4 per contest to opponents. They outrebound opponents by 1.5 boards per game.
• Devin Royal's 7.4 rebounds per game lead the Buckeyes and rank 125th in the nation.
• Wisconsin ranks 22nd in college basketball by averaging 106.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 149th in college basketball, allowing 90.2 points per 100 possessions.
• The Buckeyes rank 63rd in college basketball with 102 points scored per 100 possessions, and 130th defensively with 89.4 points conceded per 100 possessions.

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