Iowa Hawkeyes Visit Wisconsin Badgers in NCAA Basketball Betting Battle

Iowa takes to the basketball court against Wisconsin on Thursday, hoping to send the Badgers to a loss while covering the college basketball betting point spread at Kohl Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Wisconsin sat as -11.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook

Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Iowa Hawkeyes will look to cover the spread vs the Wisconsin Badgers on Thursday, as the Hawkeyes are 11-14-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Badgers are 12-14 ATS. Iowa is 12-12-2 against the total, while Wisconsin is 11-14-1 versus the total betting line.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 103-ranked Wisconsin Badgers and the No. 127-rated Iowa Hawkeyes in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Wisconsin's No. 150-ranked offense, averaging 73.14 PPG, against a Hawkeyes defense that ranks No. 227 at 77.72 PPG. The Badgers field goal percentage has averaged 45.36% so far, more than the Hawkeyes marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.82% per game.

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Tyler Cook scored 21 points and helped out with 21 rebounds for Iowa on Saturday, leading the Hawkeyes to a 83-69 victory over Maryland at Xfinity Center.

Nigel Hayes poured in 22 points and added 22 rebounds in a losing cause for Wisconsin on Sunday, as the Spartans rolled to a 84-74 victory over Wisconsin at Breslin Center.

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