Wisconsin looks to cover the Badgers-Buckeyes pointspread on Thursday and improve its overall 13-9 mark when they host Ohio State in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Ohio State Buckeyes in this one, their betting line was listed as 5-point underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Ohio State Buckeyes have watched them go 14-9 and 12-11 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Wisconsin Badgers are at 13-9 and 10-12 ATS. In totals betting, the Wisconsin Badgers are 12-10, while the Ohio State Buckeyes have a 9-14 mark.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 122-ranked Wisconsin Badgers and the No. 151-rated Ohio State Buckeyes in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Wisconsin's No. 205 nationally ranked offense (69.18 points per game) against a Ohio State Buckeyes defense that sits as the No. 39 at 65.78 PPG. The Wisconsin Badgers have been averaging 42.85% from the field, less than the Buckeyes have managed so far this season (44.24% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ohio State suffered a 66-61 loss against Maryland on Sunday, getting 16 points from Jae'Sean Tate in a losing effort at Value City Arena.
Wisconsin got 17 points from Nigel Hayes en route to a 63-55 victory over Illinois on Sunday at State Farm Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Ohio State home to Northwestern, Tuesday, February 9th
Wisconsin at Nebraska, Wednesday, February 10th