Ohio State Buckeyes (+1.5) at Wisconsin Badgers (-1.5)
The Pick: Ohio State +1.5
Badgers vs. Buckeyes Betting Overview
The Kohl Center will be rocking on Saturday afternoon. The Wisconsin Badgers will host the Ohio State Buckeyes in a key Big Ten tilt. These two teams will turn around and play in less than a month in Columbus. The game will be the final regular season game for both teams. At this current pace, the Badgers and Buckeyes will also be the top two seeded teams whtn the Big Ten tournament kicks off in Indianapolis. Wisconsin has five losses on the season, with none of them coming at the Kohl Center. The Badgers lost to Notre Dame and UNLV in non conference play, with losses to Illinois, Michigan State and Penn State in conference play. Let’s take a look at what the best bet for Saturday afternoon is. We will give you our expert pick after we discuss both of the teams.
Wisconsin Badgers News and Betting Tips for Saturday, February 12, 2011
The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off a narrow overtime victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes. In the win, Jon Leuer scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Leuer on the season is averaging 19.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Wisconsin has continued to be one of the best defensive teams in the country, often times allowing less than 60 points in a game. The Badgers have won three straight games since their road loss at Happy Valley. Wisconsin is 21-15 in the NCAA tournament, playing in 16 tournaments. The Badgers are seeking their third trip to the Final Four.
Ohio State Buckeyes News and Betting Tips for Saturday, February 12, 2011
The nation’s top team – the Ohio State Buckeyes have been absolutely tremendous both home and away. Thad Matta’s team is the only team left in the country without a loss. The Buckeyes are coming off a 13 point win on the road at Minnesota on February 6th. Jared Sullinger leads the way with 18 points per game, and over 10 rebounds per game. The Buckeyes are scoring 77.8 points per game, which ranks 24th in the country. Ohio State is 11-0 in Big Ten play, leading both Purdue and Wisconsin, who are at 8-3. Ohio State is seeking their 11th trip to the Final Four. In the history of the school, Ohio State has won 45 games.
Our Buckeyes vs. Badgers Pick and Predictions
Wow! Talk about some exciting Big Ten action. This is the game of the year in the conference. The team that has yet to lose, playing at the toughest venue in the conference. Thad Matta and Bo Ryan are not only two of the best coaches in the country, but also super intense. Jared Sullinger has seen plenty of road games, but never this tough. The Badgers can shoot the ball when playing at the Kohl Center, and can defintely defend with the best. We hate to do this, because Wisconsin is very good at home, but we are taking the nation’s best team to win this game. Ohio State is actually the underdog, coming in at +1.5. We like Ohio State to cover +1.5 and beat the Wisconsin Badgers!
In-depth Buckeyes at Badgers Betting Trends
ATS Trends
| Ohio St. |
- Buckeyes are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Buckeyes are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games.
- Buckeyes are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Buckeyes are 17-8 ATS in their last 25 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Buckeyes are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5.
- Buckeyes are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
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| Wisconsin |
- Badgers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Badgers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Badgers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games.
- Badgers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Badgers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
- Badgers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Badgers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Badgers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
- Badgers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5.
- Badgers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
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OU Trends
| Ohio St. |
- Over is 4-0 in Buckeyes last 4 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 4-0 in Buckeyes last 4 games as an underdog.
- Under is 7-0 in Buckeyes last 7 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 road games.
- Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
- Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5.
- Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
- Over is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
- Over is 10-4 in Buckeyes last 14 vs. Big Ten.
- Under is 35-16-1 in Buckeyes last 52 Saturday games.
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| Wisconsin |
- Under is 7-0 in Badgers last 7 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
- Under is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 Saturday games.
- Under is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 vs. Big Ten.
- Under is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Under is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-1 in Badgers last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
- Under is 28-13-1 in Badgers last 42 games following a S.U. win.
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Head to Head
- Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
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