GAME: #859 Wisconsin vs #860 Ohio State
TIME: 1/3/2020 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD: Ohio State -7
TOTAL: 124
SPORTSBOOK: 5Dimes Sportsbook
The Wisconsin Badgers (8-5, 1-1) head to Ohio for a Big 10 conference game against the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-2, 1-1) at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Badgers last faced Rider on their home court and won by a score of 65-37 while the Buckeyes lost to West Virginia on a Neutral court battle and lost 59-67. Last year when these teams faced in Ohio State, the Badgers won by a score of 73-67, however they were favored by -4.5 points.
WISCONSIN BADGERS
The Wisconsin Badgers are averaging 69 points per game while shooting 44% from the field and 34% from three-point land averaging 8 three-pointers per game. Badgers are allowing 60 points per game on 40% field-goal shooting on the defensive end while allowing only 34% from 3 and 6 threes per game on average. The Ohio State Buckeyes average 9 threes per game so this will be an important factor if they can stop the three. Wisconsin is forcing 11.3 turnovers per game while adding 5.3 steals and 4.1 blocks on the defensive end. The Badgers are shooting 77% from the free-throw line which could be important down the stretch if this is a tight game.
The Wisconsin Badgers are led by Nate Reuvers with 14.7 points per game 5.4 rebounds shooting 50% from the field and averaging 2.5 blocks per game on the defensive end. Point guard D’Metrik Trice is adding10 points and 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals per game along with 4 other players averaging 8 points or more. The Badgers have depth but they lack talent.
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
The Ohio State Buckeyes are averaging 77 points per game on 47% field-goal shooting while shooting 40% from the three-point line and adding nine 3-pointers per game. On the defensive end, the Buckeyes are allowing only 58 points per game which is ranked 9th in the NCAA while allowing their opponents to shoot only 35% from the field and only 30% from 3. The Buckeyes rely heavily on their defense however their offense can put up some good numbers which the Badgers we’ll have a hard time following. Ohio State is forcing 13 turnovers per game while adding 5 steals and 2 blocks per game.
The Buckeyes are led by Kaleb Wesson who’s averaging 14.2 points per game 8.9 rebounds 1.4 blocks along with CJ Walker with 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals 7.8 points per game. Washington Jr and carton are also adding double-digit scoring. The Buckeyes also have depth with 5 more players averaging 7 to 8 points per game.
OHIO STATE vs WISCONSIN PREDICTION
The Wisconsin Badgers are playing really well right now but that is exactly why they are on Ohio State’s radar. Ohio State has lost 2 of their last 4 games which are there only two losses of the season. The last time Buckeyes lost, they won their next game more than 30 points. The Buckeyes will be without forward Kyle Young however they have plenty of depth to cover his absence. If the Badgers have any chance to win this game or keep it close then it will have to be a low-scoring game. However look for Ohio State to come out strong, especially in the first half to win this game by double digits and cover the over unless they keep Wisconsin under 50 points which is highly possible.
TRENDS
WISCONSIN
- The Over is 5-0 in Badgers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- The Under is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 road games.
OHIO STATE
- The Over is 4-0 in Buckeyes last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- The Buckeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
HEAD TO HEAD
- The Favorite is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Ohio State -7 / Over 124
Fade the Public: Ohio State -7 / Under 124
Sharp Action: Wisconsin +7 / no data
Bonus Play: Ohio State 1st Half -4
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