The Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a highly anticipated Big Ten showdown on March 08, 2023, at the United Center in Chicago. Ohio State enters the game as a 2-point favorite with a total of 130.5.
Ohio State Buckeyes Last 5 Games:
The Buckeyes have gone 2-3 in their last five games, failing to cover the spread in four of those contests. In their most recent game, they lost to Michigan State 84-78 as 6.5-point underdogs, going over the total of 138.5.
Wisconsin Badgers Last 5 Games:
The Badgers have gone 2-3 in their last five games, covering the spread in two of those contests. In their most recent game, they defeated Minnesota 71-67 as 5.5-point favorites, going over the total of 129.
Power Stats:
Assists/Turnovers:
Wisconsin has the advantage in assists and turnover ratio, averaging 11.77 assists and 8.67 turnovers per game compared to Ohio State’s 11.52 assists and 10.87 turnovers per game.
Rebounding:
Ohio State has the advantage in rebounding, averaging 36.52 rebounds per game compared to Wisconsin’s 31.2 rebounds per game.
Shooting Percentage:
Ohio State has the advantage in shooting percentage, averaging 46.14% compared to Wisconsin’s 41.7%.
Betting Odds Trends:
Wisconsin Badgers:
Wisconsin is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Ohio State
Wisconsin is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Wisconsin’s last 11 games when playing Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes:
Ohio State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Wisconsin
Ohio State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Wisconsin
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Ohio State’s last 11 games when playing Wisconsin
Injuries:
Ohio State will be without forward Zed Key, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Wisconsin guard Jalen Neath is also out for the season with a lower-body injury.