The 14th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (6-0) try to remain unbeaten when they challenge the 22nd-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (6-1) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hawkeyes barely escaped the Pittsburgh Panthers 69-68, while the Badgers were victorious over the North Carolina State Wolfpack 79-75.
Wisconsin played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.211 (below their season average of 0.213) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.542). For those same stats, North Carolina State recorded marks of 0.091 and 0.523, respectively. Iowa, meanwhile, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.365 (below their season average of 0.533) and a turnover percentage of 17.9 (worse than their season average of 17.3). Pittsburgh was 0.145 and 21.9, respectively, for those same stats. Joe Wieskamp led the way for Iowa, contributing 18 points and 11 rebounds. Ethan Happ was a key piece for Wisconsin with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The Hawkeyes won the lone game between these two teams last season, 85-67. Iowa’s 0.283 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Wisconsin, who had a rate of 0.169.
Iowa appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. Since last season, the Hawkeyes rank 38th in offensive efficiency, while the Badgers rank 144th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Badgers rank 36th in turnover percentage (16.5 percent), while the Hawkeyes rank 322nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.3 percent).
Wisconsin at Iowa Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Wisconsin ranks 27th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Iowa ranks 301st (15.9).
- The Badgers rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Hawkeyes rank 243rd (7.2).
- Iowa averages 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 69th in the NCAA. Wisconsin ranks 195th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- The Hawkeyes rank 54th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Badgers rank 311th (31.4).
- Wisconsin ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (16.7) while Iowa ranks 224th (23.1).
