Hawkeyes(+6) take on the Badgers(-6) on Tuesday, 1/2/2024 @ 7:00pm EST at the Kohl Center Stadium.
5 against the Iowa Hawkeyes who have an 8-5 record overall and are 0-2 in Big Ten competition. Tipoff for the game is set for 7:00 EST from the Kohl Center in Madison,
Game outlook
5 against the Iowa Hawkeyes who have an 8-5 record overall and are 0-2 in Big Ten competition. Tipoff for the game is set for 7:00 EST from the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, the match can be watched on the Big Ten Network. Wisconsin was able to win both match-ups against Iowa last season. Both teams had easy wins in their respective home games prior to this match-up.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hawkeyes +218 | Badgers -273
Spread: Hawkeyes +6 (-110) | Badgers -6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 152 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 73%.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa and Michigan State are the only teams in the Big Ten that are currently 0-2, and the Hawkeyes are desperately hoping to avoid dropping to 0-3. They are 52nd overall in KenPom rankings and 14th in pace, which is indicative of their offensive abilities. Led by seniors Ben Krikke (17.0 PPG) and Payton Sandfort (13.8 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 32 made threes) and freshman Tony Perkins (13.2 PPG, 3.2 APG), the Hawkeyes are looking to get back on track with their next game against Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Badgers Analysis
The Wisconsin Badgers have been impressive this season, starting unranked and then climbing to the 14th spot (according to Ken Pom). Led by AJ Storr's 15.0 PPG and Steven Crowl's 12.8 PPG, the team has proven to be formidable against opponents such as Virginia, Marquette, and Michigan State. Tyler Wahl, Chucky Hepburn and John Blackwell have provided strong support from the court, while the team defense is ranked 46th in the nation. The Badgers are also playing a drastically different game than Iowa, as the team ranks 326th in the nation in tempo.