
Wisconsin and Iowa Battle in Big Ten Matchup
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- Feb 22, 2023, 9:16:43 PM
The Wisconsin Badgers and Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face each other in a crucial Big Ten matchup. Both teams are currently battling for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, and this game could have major implications for both teams. In this article, we take a closer look at both teams, analyze betting trends, and make our prediction on who will come out on top.
Iowa Hawkeyes
The Iowa Hawkeyes are currently 17-10 on the season and 9-7 in Big Ten play. They are led by Kris Murray, who is averaging 20.7 points per game and shooting 34.7% from beyond the arc. Murray is also averaging 8.2 rebounds per game, which leads the team. Filip Rebraca is shooting 58.1% and averaging 15.1 points over the past 10 games for Iowa. The Hawkeyes are 6-4 in their last 10 games, averaging 77.2 points per game, and shooting 47.4% from the field.
Wisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers are currently 15-11 on the season and 7-9 in Big Ten play. They are led by Chucky Hepburn, who is averaging 12.5 points per game and shooting 38.1%. Connor Essegian is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Wisconsin. The Badgers are 4-6 in their last 10 games, averaging 61.2 points per game, and shooting 38.7% from the field.
Betting Trends
The Badgers are favored by 1 point, and the over/under is set at 139.5 points. The total has gone OVER in 13 of Iowa's last 18 games, and the total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 7 games. Wisconsin is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games, while Iowa is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Sharp Betting Report
According to the sharp betting report, the majority of bets are being placed on Wisconsin to cover the spread. However, there has been a significant amount of sharp action on Iowa to win outright. The sharps believe that Iowa is being undervalued in this matchup and that they have a good chance to win on the road.
Prediction
This game is a must-win for both teams, as they are both fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Iowa has been playing well lately, and they have the talent to win this game outright. Wisconsin has struggled to score points this season, and they could have trouble keeping up with Iowa's high-scoring offense. Our prediction is that Iowa will win this game outright.
Pick: Iowa Hawkeyes +1
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