Wisconsin vs Iowa Prediction College Basketball Picks 2/17/24

The Wisconsin Badgers will play the Iowa Hawkeyes in a Big Ten game on Saturday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Wisconsin has lost four of their last five games, while Iowa has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Wisconsin vs Iowa prediction.

Wisconsin Preview

The Wisconsin Badgers are 17-8 (9-5) this season after they defeated Ohio State by a score of 62-54 in their last game. Wisconsin led 34-21 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 28 second half points. The Badgers shot 44% from the field and were +13 in rebounding margin in the game. Wisconsin had lost their previous four games against Rutgers, Michigan, Purdue, and Nebraska. The Badgers are scoring 73.8 points per game with 34.3 rebounds per game and 12 assists per game, while allowing 67.8 points against per game this year. AJ Storr is averaging 16.3 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 0.9 assists per game. Wisconsin is shooting 46.3% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season.

Iowa Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 14-11 (6-8) this year after they lost to Maryland by a score of 78-66 in their last game. Iowa led 37-31 at halftime, but was out scored 47-29 in the second half for the loss. The Hawkeyes shot 40.6% from the field and were -8 in rebounding margin in the game. Iowa defeated Minnesota by a score of 90-85 in the game prior to Maryland, but lost to Penn State before that. The Hawkeyes are scoring 83.5 points per game with 36 rebounds per game and 17.7 assists per game, while giving up 78 points against per game this season. Tony Perkins is averaging 15.4 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, and 4.2 assists per game. Iowa is shooting 47.7% from the field, 77.6% on free throws, and 33.7% on three pointers this year. 

Wisconsin vs Iowa Betting Prediction

Wisconsin finally snapped their losing streak with a win over Ohio State in their last game, but they have really struggled over their last five games. The Badgers had losses against Rutgers, Michigan, Purdue, and Nebraska and they have scored fewer than 70 points in four straight. Iowa has been one of the most inconsistent teams in the Big Ten this season and they have lost five of their last eight games. I don’t know if I necessarily trust either one of these teams, but I am going to take Wisconsin, as they have been the better team all season. 

David Racey's Pick: Wisconsin ML