The Indiana Hoosiers will hit the floor running against the away Wisconsin Badgers Tuesday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Indiana Hoosiers betting line opened as -8.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Wisconsin Badgers vs Indiana Hoosiers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Indiana Hoosiers are 12-3 so far on the season, and 8-7 ATS vs the number. The Wisconsin Badgers, meanwhile, are 9-6 and 5-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Indiana go 8-7 and the Wisconsin Badgers go 9-6 on betting totals.
The Indiana Hoosiers sit at No. 19 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Wisconsin Badgers sit at No. 47 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Indiana's No. 6-ranked scoring average of 87.73 PPG, against a Wisconsin Badgers defense rated No. 35 and allowing 64.2 PPG. The Indiana Hoosiers FG% has averaged 53.36% to date this season, more than the Wisconsin Badgers shooters have managed so far (42.37% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wisconsin cruised to victory on Saturday, running Rutgers out of the gym and running up a 79-57 score at Kohl Center.
Kevin Ferrell scored 24 points leading the Hoosiers to a 79-69 victory over Nebraska at Sportsbook Bank Arena on Saturday.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisconsin home to Maryland, Saturday, January 9th
Indiana at Ohio State, Sunday, January 10th