Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio State vs Wisconsin

The Ohio State Buckeyes square off against the Wisconsin Badgers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 31.

There are good reasons for anticipating that the Ohio State and Wisconsin points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 157.5, you will find -110 available.

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Ohio State Buckeyes won their previous game which was at home. It was a 84-78 triumph against Penn State Nittany Lions.

Wisconsin Badgers last game saw them claim a 67-63 home win over Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Wisconsin claim a 70-68 win over Ohio State. Wisconsin have triumphed in their previous three matchups against Ohio State. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Wisconsin	15-6	1739	1569	170	11-2	4-4	1W
Ohio State	14-6	1644	1451	193	10-3	4-3	1W

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Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction & Picks

Our expert Ohio State vs Wisconsin betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at -110. The line is set at 157.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Ohio State vs Wisconsin stats:

• The 157.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Ohio State games on the road.
• The 157.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Ohio State games.
• The 157.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 19 Ohio State games on the road.
• The 157.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Wisconsin games.
• The 157.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Wisconsin games.
• The 157.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Wisconsin games.
• The 157.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Under 157.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ohio State 71 - 79 Wisconsin

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Ohio State vs Wisconsin Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Wisconsin are -200 favorites to win and that means a 67% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +164 about Ohio State.

The current spread is 3.5 and total points is 157.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those who wager Under 157.5 can get -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Ohio State

+164

Wisconsin

-200

Point Spread

Ohio State +3.5

-102

Wisconsin -3.5

-120

Total Points

Under 157.5

-110

Over 157.5

-110

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Ohio State Stats

Wisconsin Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 157.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.80 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.70 pts and allowed 74.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 157.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 157.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 72.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Nebraska	20-1	1690	1374	316	15-0	5-1	1L
Michigan	19-1	1817	1376	441	13-1	6-0	5W
Michigan State	19-2	1670	1334	336	13-1	6-1	7W
Illinois	18-3	1784	1432	352	12-3	6-0	10W
Purdue	17-4	1747	1454	293	13-2	4-2	3L
Iowa	15-5	1553	1257	296	13-1	2-4	3W
UCLA	15-6	1620	1439	181	12-1	3-5	3W
Wisconsin	15-6	1739	1569	170	11-2	4-4	1W
USC	15-6	1714	1582	132	9-3	6-3	1L
Ohio State	14-6	1644	1451	193	10-3	4-3	1W
Indiana	14-7	1695	1455	240	12-3	2-4	2W
Washington	11-10	1646	1540	106	8-3	3-7	1L
Minnesota	10-11	1504	1437	67	9-6	1-5	6L
Northwestern	10-11	1624	1507	117	8-6	2-5	1W
Rutgers	9-12	1473	1578	-105	9-5	0-7	4L
Penn State	9-12	1605	1649	-44	8-7	1-5	8L
Maryland	8-12	1459	1580	-121	7-4	1-8	2L
Oregon	8-13	1519	1556	-37	7-7	1-6	7L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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