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.
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
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Ohio State vs Wisconsin Prediction & Picks
Get fully prepped for Ohio State vs Wisconsin with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.
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:
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.
If you’re wanting to go Under a certain points total but fancy bigger odds, the Match Result & Total lines could be an alternative. You need the two combinations to work in your favor.
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Player Prop Picks
John Blackwell (Wisconsin) can be wagered to rack up Over 5.5 rebounds at -135. The Player Rebounds line looks really attractive when it comes to having an Overs bet.
Latest John Blackwell Player Prop Odds
Devin Royal (Ohio State) is available at -118 to total Under 14.5 points. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.
Latest Devin Royal Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Under 157.5, Wisconsin -3.5 and John Blackwell (Wisconsin) to get Over 5.5 rebounds.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
71
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79
Wisconsin
Let’s roll the dice and try the Badgers to achieve a 79-71 winning scoreline. There are huge betting odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.
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 -222 favorites to win and that means a 69% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +180 about Ohio State.
The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 155.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. Those who wager Under 155.5 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.
Nick Boyd is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -130 that he gets Over 19.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -105.
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- NCAAB: 15/01 2025 Ohio State 68 Wisconsin 70
- NCAAB: 14/02 2024 Ohio State 54 Wisconsin 62
- NCAAB: 11/01 2024 Wisconsin 71 Ohio State 60
- NCAAB: 09/03 2023 Ohio State 65 Wisconsin 57
- NCAAB: 03/02 2023 Wisconsin 65 Ohio State 60
- NCAAB: 14/01 2022 Ohio State 68 Wisconsin 78
- NCAAB: 11/12 2021 Wisconsin 55 Ohio State 73
- NCAAB: 23/01 2021 Ohio State 74 Wisconsin 62
- NCAAB: 09/02 2020 Ohio State 57 Wisconsin 70
- NCAAB: 04/01 2020 Wisconsin 61 Ohio State 57
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Ohio State Stats
Wisconsin Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
|
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
|
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- 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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