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College Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Wisconsin Badgers

January 19, 2024



The Indiana Hoosiers (12-6) are looking for the big upset against the 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (13-4) for this Big Ten college basketball showcase on Friday, January 19, at 8:30 PM ET at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers are moderate favorites to find success, with a point spread at -10.5 (-110).



Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Hoosiers are 2-3 in their last five games heading into this showdown. They are coming off of an 87-66 routing against the second-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, putting them back on the losing side.



Malik Reneau takes most of the responsibility for scoring each game, with 15.8 points per contest. He is also making 57.3 percent of his shot attempts from the field but is 62.5 percent from the foul line.



The Hoosiers are getting 73.9 points per game and are connecting on 47.6 percent of their shots. They are finding a good amount of scoring opportunities with solid ball movement at 15.5 assists each game.



Their defense has tested themselves at times, as they are allowing 73.3 points from opposing teams. They are active elsewhere in the game, such as 35.5 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, and 6.2 steals a game.



Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview

The Badgers just had their six-game winning streak snapped in their latest showing. This was an 87-83 performance against the Penn State Nittany Lions, which means now they are determined to find their next winning streak.



AJ Storr leads their offense with 15.3 points per game and 44.6 percent shooting from the field. He also chimes in with an 84.7 percent success rate with free throws that could prove to make a big difference in this game.



The Badgers are averaging 75.6 points per game and are making 47.2 percent of their baskets. They have slightly less ball movement in comparison to the Hoosiers at 12.5 assists each game, which could use some improvement.



Their defense has allowed 66.6 points a game, which shows a good margin for error to play with. They also acquire 34.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 6.0 steals each game to keep opponents on their toes.



Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases their appealing betting odds for this game, revealing the Wisconsin Badgers as 10.5-point favorites to win. According to market analysis, they have the Badgers with a 91.3 percent probability of winning.



After a tough loss for a period of time, the Badgers will be determined to set the tone early. The Hoosiers have shown inconsistent play on both ends of the floor that have not given them the opportunity to win games. Look for the Badgers to find success.

Final Pick: Wisconsin Badgers -10.5 (-110)