Iowa Hawkeyes set to take on Wisconsin Badgers in Big Ten matchup, with Badgers favored to win by 4.5 points

Game outlook

The Iowa Hawkeyes will face the Wisconsin Badgers in a Big Ten matchup on Friday. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with Iowa defeating New Hampshire and Wisconsin defeating Detroit. In last year's meetings, each team recorded a home win. Wisconsin is favored to win with a -4.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the prediction on whether the Hawkeyes can secure their fourth straight win.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawkeyes +168 | Badgers -205

Spread: Hawkeyes +4.5 (-110) | Badgers -4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 163 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 67%.

Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes are currently seeking their second conference win of the season, having won their conference opener in a close match against Northwestern last month. Despite a loss to Michigan, Iowa beat Utah and New Hampshire in recent games, covering the spread in four of their last five matches. Owen Freeman and Payton Sandfort have been standout scorers, with Freeman sinking 60% of his field goals in five consecutive games and Sandfort averaging 16.5 PPG. Josh Dix and Brock Harding have also been consistent offensive contributors. The team is ranked 45th in DI by Ken Pomeroy and is known for their high-scoring offense, averaging 89.7 points per game. Defensively, Iowa allows an average of 74.2 points per game. The team has a record of 10-3 this season and is ranked 7th in offense and 262nd in defense. If you need assistance during the NCAAB season, consider choosing our top NCAAB handicappers.