The 25th-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (13-14, 4-12 Big 10) welcome the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (19-8, 11-5 Big 10) to Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers are 2.5-point underdogs and will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 123.5 points and it will air on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Odds
In the Hoosiers’ last outing, they were topped by the 21st-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 76-70, but they did cover as 7.5-point underdogs. The Badgers, on the other hand, defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 69-64, resulting in a push. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Indiana game went 0.5 points over the projected point total of 145.5, while the Wisconsin game went 13.5 points over the projected point total of 119.5.
Wisconsin dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.218 (above their season average of 0.173) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.2 (above their season average of 23.5). Northwestern put up marks of 0.169 and 21.1, respectively, for those same stats. Indiana, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 14.1). Indiana rallied around Juwan Morgan, who finished with 15 points, six blocks and five rebounds. Ethan Happ, meanwhile was a key piece for Wisconsin with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Badgers won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 71-61. Wisconsin’s 0.383 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Indiana, who had a mark of 0.180. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Vegas tends to place the total high when the Badgers are playing, as 59.3 percent of their games have ended under the total. Wisconsin holds records of 19-8 straight up (SU) and 14-11-2 against the spread (ATS).
Hoosiers games also have typically finished under the total (59.3 percent). Additionally, Indiana is 13-14 SU and 11-16 ATS.
The offense of Indiana (236th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 102.5) will square off against the top-notch defense of Wisconsin (17th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 94.1). The Badgers figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Furthermore, the Badgers rank 330th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.175), while the Hoosiers rank 16th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.173).
Wisconsin Badgers at Indiana Hoosiers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wisconsin ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while Indiana ranks 155th (13.4).
- The Badgers rank 15th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while the Hoosiers rank 106th (6.2).
- Indiana averages 36.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 121st in the NCAA. Wisconsin ranks 153rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.9).
- The Hoosiers average 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. The Badgers rank 153rd in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Wisconsin ranks 47th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while Indiana ranks 166th (22.7).
- Wisconsin is 8-4-2 ATS on the road, while Indiana is 6-9 ATS at home.
- The Badgers have 9 unders and 5 overs in 14 road games.
- In 15 home games, the Hoosiers have 10 unders and 5 overs.
Bettings Trends:
- The Hoosiers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Badgers are 1-3-1.
- In their last five games, Indiana has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Wisconsin has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 60.6 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
- The Badgers have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Wisconsin has defeated opponents by an average of 8.6 points.
