Published Feb 22, 4:58am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 22, 4:58am ET
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Iowa will travel to Wisconsin for a Sunday Big 10 matchup. Both teams are fighting for a late push in the conference standings.
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| Wisconsin Badgers | -148 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | +120 |
Iowa is 19-7 overall and 9-6 in conference play. The Hawkeyes have been on the bubble for much of the year. After their recent Quad 1 win versus Nebraska, they have completed their resume. They are currently slated as an 8 seed for March Madness.
Iowa likes to play at a slower pace and prioritize good looks. Games in the 60's tend to favor the Hawkeyes. Look out for Drake transfer Ben Stirtz to have a big game. He currently averages 20.5 points and 4.6 assists a game.
Wisconsin is 18-8 overall, 10-5 in conference play, and is currently ranked 24th in the AP poll. They have been very solid throughout the year, currently slated around a 7 seed for the NCAA Tournament. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
Everything with Wisconsin comes back to their guard duo of Nick Boyd and John Blackwell. They are the highest-scoring duo in the Big 10, good for nearly 40 points a game. Can a big game from these two secure the win for the Badgers?
Iowa vs Wisconsin is a critical late-season matchup for both sides. With the regular season winding down and conference tournament positioning at stake, urgency will be high on each bench. Wisconsin is coming off a tough loss and now returns home, where it has typically been more comfortable. Given the situational edge and the response spot, we like the Badgers on the money line. Our Pick is Wisconsin moneyline (-148).
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Wisconsin moneyline (-148).
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