A nine-game home winning streak is on the line for the 19th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (14-5, 5-3 Big 10) when they welcome the Wisconsin Badgers (12-8, 5-4 Big 10) to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Hawkeyes beat the 24th-ranked Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 85-80, while the Badgers were blown out by the Purdue Boilermakers, 70-51.
Iowa dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.250) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.5 (above their season average of 33.5). Rutgers put up marks of 0.238 and 27.0, respectively, for those same stats. Wisconsin, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.511 vs. 0.525). Luka Garza played well for Iowa with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Wisconsin was led by Micah Potter, who finished with 11 points.
The Badgers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, Wisconsin won 65-45. One of Wisconsin’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 27 free throw attempts, while Iowa had just six. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Wisconsin may struggle to create turnovers. Iowa ranks 66th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.4 percent), while Wisconsin forces the 244th-most turnovers (18.5 percent).
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa ranks fourth in assists per game (18.4) while Wisconsin ranks 207th (11.9).
- The Badgers rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Hawkeyes rank 127th (3.6).
- Wisconsin ranks 26th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Iowa ranks 106th (6.4).
- The Hawkeyes rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.7) while the Badgers rank 231st (33.3).
- Wisconsin ranks 28th in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while Iowa ranks 204th (23.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.4, down from 9.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
