The Wisconsin Badgers will look to pick up a win while covering the point spread when they take on the Hawkeyes in Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday in college basketball betting odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Wisconsin Badgers opened as 8-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Wisconsin Badgers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Iowa Hawkeyes bring a 20-6 record (14-11 ATS) to this tilt against the 17-10 Badgers, who are 13-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Iowa go 13-11-1 so far and the Wisconsin Badgers go 13-14.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 69 (Iowa) and the No. 86 (Wisconsin) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Wisconsin is ranked No. 167 in NCAA basketball at 35.74 per game. Contrast that with Iowa's No. 71 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Iowa is the No. 38-ranked team in the country at 8.58 per game, while Wisconsin rates No. 189 at 6.26 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wisconsin got 20 points and 20 rebounds from Ethan Happ en route to a 69-60 victory over Illinois on Sunday at Kohl Center.
Peter Jok went off for 28 points and added 4 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Penn State handed Iowa a 79-75 defeat at Bryce Jordan Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisconsin home to Michigan, Sunday, February 28th
Iowa at Ohio State, Sunday, February 28th