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Game time: February 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Carver-Hawkeye Arena — Iowa City, IA

Article updated Feb 8, 6:22 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Iowa Hawkeyes promises to be a fierce competition. Wisconsin enters the game after a convincing victory

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Iowa Hawkeyes promises to be a fierce competition. Wisconsin enters the game after a convincing victory over Indiana, while Iowa suffered a loss against Purdue in their last outing. Despite Iowa's historical advantage in the series, Wisconsin emerged victorious in their previous matchup earlier this season. As of now, Wisconsin is favored to win with a -5.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Badgers -210 | Hawkeyes +175

Spread: Badgers -5.5 (-110) | Hawkeyes +5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 162.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wisconsin will win straight-up is 68%.

Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin continues to impress with their recent victory over Indiana, improving their overall record to 18-5 and tying for fourth in the Big Ten with an 8-4 conference record. The Badgers dominated the Hoosiers from the start, with a strong lead that they maintained throughout the game. Leading scorer John Tonje contributed 15 points in the win. Overall, Wisconsin excels in scoring offense, averaging 81.3 points per game, and has a solid shooting percentage of 46.3% from the field. The team also shines at the free-throw line, boasting a 84.1% success rate. Defensively, the Badgers allow an average of 70.2 points per game and have a solid field goal percentage against. With key players like Tonje, Blackwell, Klesmit, and Winter leading the way, Wisconsin looks poised for a strong season.

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Iowa Hawkeyes Analysis

The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a defeat at home against #7 Purdue, marking their second straight loss and fifth in the last six games. Despite leading early in the game, Iowa was outscored in the second half and ultimately fell short. The team currently holds a 13-9 overall record and ranks 13th in the Big Ten with a 4-7 conference play record. Iowa's offense has been strong, averaging 85.5 points per game, while their defense is ranked 337th in scoring defense, allowing 79 points per game. Key players including Payton Sandfort, Josh Dix, Owen Freeman, and others contribute to the team's scoring. Head coach Fran McCaffery has a rotation of talented players to work with, including Ladji Dembele, Brock Harding, and others. Despite their offensive prowess, Iowa has struggled at the free throw line, shooting 68% from the charity stripe. In terms of power ranking, Iowa ranks 329th and excels in offense (#5) but struggles on defense (#338). Overall, the team shows promise on the offensive end but needs improvement on the defensive side to secure more victories.

Iowa's Offensive Consistency Tested by Weak Defensive Efforts, Wisconsin Poised for Victory

Iowa has demonstrated a strong ability to score consistently; however, their defensive efforts have been lacking, as evidenced by their recent performances, notably against Purdue. Giving up a minimum of 82 points in six of their last nine games, including a 31-point loss to Wisconsin where they allowed 116 points, is a concern. In comparison, Wisconsin excels in perimeter and interior scoring, and leads the nation in free-throw shooting. Although they have a mediocre road record of 3-4, Iowa's current slump may work in their favor. While a 31-point victory is unlikely, Wisconsin is poised to secure a win on the road and complete a season sweep over Iowa.

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SportsJaw Badgers vs Hawkeyes archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Badgers vs Hawkeyes matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Wisconsin Badgers-210 → -245Moved
  • Moneyline · Iowa Hawkeyes+175 → +203Moved
  • Spread · Wisconsin Badgers-5.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Iowa Hawkeyes+5.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over162.5 (-110) → 162.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under162.5 (-110) → 162.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Wisconsin Badgers
24-10 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Iowa Hawkeyes
24-13 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T11:22:00.231Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-03Iowa Hawkeyes 85 · Wisconsin Badgers 116
  • 2024-02-17Wisconsin Badgers 86 · Iowa Hawkeyes 88
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 74-63

Wisconsin Badgers defeated Iowa Hawkeyes 74-63 on February 8, 2025, a 11-point decision in the series. Wisconsin Badgers' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 37-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Wisconsin Badgers -5.5 (-110) spread, Wisconsin Badgers covered, while the 137 combined points finished under the recorded total of 162.5.

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Tipster picks

  • EXCELent Sports PicksMoneyline · Wisconsin Badgers -210Win