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

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

Before you place your bet on this matchup 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%)

Here's a look at some betting insights for Wisconsin (-6.5) versus Ohio State on Tuesday. The over/under is set at 149.5 points for this game.

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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Wisconsin has won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
• Ohio State is 9-7-0 ATS this season.
• Wisconsin (3-5) covers a lower percentage of games when it is favored by 6.5 points or more this season (37.5%) than Ohio State (1-1) does as a 6.5+-point underdog (50%).
• Against the spread last season, the Badgers fared better when playing at home, covering eight times in 17 home games, and three times in 12 road games.
• The Buckeyes' winning percentage against the spread at home last season was .471 (8-9-0). Away, it was .400 (4-6-0).
• Against the spread, in conference action, Wisconsin is 4-1-0 this season.
• Ohio State has posted one Big Ten win against the spread this season.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Wisconsin has come away with 10 wins in the 11 contests it has been listed as the moneyline favorite in this season.
• The Badgers have yet to lose in seven games when named as moneyline favorite of -260 or better.
• Ohio State has won two of the five games it was listed as the moneyline underdog this season (40%).
• The Buckeyes have played as a moneyline underdog of +210 or longer in just two games this season, which they split 1-1.
• Wisconsin has an implied victory probability of 72.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Head-to-Head Comparison

• Wisconsin outscores opponents by 12.5 points per game (scoring 83.1 per game to rank 33rd in college basketball while giving up 70.6 per outing to rank 157th in college basketball) and has a +201 scoring differential overall.
• John Tonje's team-leading 18.3 points per game ranks 58th in the nation.
• Ohio State outscores opponents by 10 points per game (posting 81.1 points per game, 57th in college basketball, and giving up 71.1 per contest, 178th in college basketball) and has a +160 scoring differential.
• Bruce Thornton paces Ohio State, recording 17.1 points per game (105th in college basketball).
• The Badgers average 33.2 rebounds per game (150th in college basketball) while allowing 30.6 per outing to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 2.6 boards per game.
• Nolan Winter is 305th in college basketball action with 6.1 rebounds per game to lead the Badgers.
• 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 with 106.3 points scored per 100 possessions, and 149th in college basketball defensively with 90.2 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• The Buckeyes score 102 points per 100 possessions (63rd in college basketball), while giving up 89.4 points per 100 possessions (130th in college basketball).

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