Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio State Buckeyes Free Prediction 03/10/19

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (18-12, 8-11 Big 10) welcome the 21st-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (21-9, 13-6 Big 10) to Value City Arena as the regular season finishes up. Action starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Buckeyes were blown out by the Northwestern Wildcats, 68-50, while the Badgers dismantled the 22nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 65-45.

Wisconsin played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.315 (above their season average of 0.177) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.5 (above their season average of 23.4). Iowa was 0.068 and 17.1, respectively, for those same stats. Ohio State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.0 (above their season average of 27.9). Keyshawn Woods was a key piece for Ohio State with 15 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Wisconsin was lifted by Ethan Happ, who finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds.

The Buckeyes won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 83-58. The Buckeyes’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Badgers. Ohio State had a rate of 27.8, while Wisconsin posted a mark of 15.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Ohio State ranks 309th in possessions per game (66.3) and Wisconsin is 337th (65.1).

Wisconsin Badgers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Odds Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Wisconsin ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.2) while Ohio State ranks 167th (2.5).
  • The Badgers are 10th in the NCAA with 10.0 assists allowed per game while the Buckeyes are 45th with 11.3 assists allowed per game.
  • The Buckeyes rank 176th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Badgers rank 252nd (19.4).
  • Wisconsin ranks 19th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Ohio State ranks 89th (6.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Badgers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.6, down from 8.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Buckeyes have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (3.7 above their season average).