Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/22/2023

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Venue:  Kohl Center, Madison, WI

Where to Watch:  Big Ten Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Iowa -1, Wisconsin +1; Over/Under:  139.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Iowa -1, Wisconsin +1; Over/Under:  139.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Iowa -1, Wisconsin +1; Over/Under:  139.5 points

Iowa Hawkeyes:  17-10 (9-7) (6th place, Big Ten)

Wisconsin Badgers:  15-11 (7-9) (11th place, Big Ten)

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Iowa Hawkeyes:  3-2  last 5

Wisconsin Badgers:  2-3  last 5

Iowa is coming into this game with a 17-10 record overall and they are 3-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 9-7 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Northwestern Wildcats in their last game. Kris Murray led the team in points in that game with 14 while Tony Perkins was next on the team with 11 points. Connor McCaffery led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Filip Rebrača led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 42.6% from the field, 12.5% from 3-point range, and 68.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 80.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 73.7 PPG against them. Iowa has an ATS record of 15-12 this season and their O/U record is 16-11.

Wisconsin is coming into this game with a 15-11 record overall and they are 8-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 7-9 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last game. Jordan Davis led the team in points in that game with 14 while Max Klesmit was next on the team with 11 points. Tyler Wahl led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Steven Crowl led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 33.3% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 77.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 64.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 63.2 PPG against them. Wisconsin has an ATS record of 11-14-1 this season and their O/U record is 13-13.

The current betting odds have Wisconsin listed as a 1 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Wisconsin enters this game with a 15-11 record overall and they are coming off of a loss in their last game so they will be looking to bounce back here at home. They haven't been great in the Big Ten this season as they are only 7-9 in their conference play but they have been alright in their home games with an 8-5 home record. Iowa is 17-10 overall this season and they have been having a better year than Wisconsin as Iowa is also 9-7 in their conference games. They are only 3-6 in their road games though as they have struggled in those all year and they also lost their last game which was on the road too. Both of these teams are going to be looking for bounce back wins in this game but Iowa hasn't been a great road team all year while Wisconsin has been better in their home games lately and they will have the home advantage here. The best way to place a bet here is on Wisconsin to cover the spread in this game. 

Iowa Wisconsin Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Wisconsin 67 Iowa 63.

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Iowa Hawkeyes: 8-2 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. 21-7 ATS after playing a road game. 10-3 UNDER off an upset loss as a favorite.

Wisconsin Badgers: 16-26 ATS in home lined games. 19-28 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games. 8-2 UNDER after a combined score of 115 points or less.

Iowa Hawkeyes:  None.

Wisconsin Badgers:  J. Neath (G) out for season - Lower Body.

"Our transition, our half court offense, nothing was flowing. You can't blame anybody, you just have to be better. You have to learn and grow from that and credit your opponent. They played really well, been playing really well and are one of the best teams (in the Big Ten)." - Fran McCaffery after his team’s loss against Northwestern in their last game.

"(Cliff) Omoruyi made a heck of a play to come out from the paint to block it on the second one from the right wing. The ball got where it needed to. Tyler (Wahl) screened well. Ball doesn’t go in.” - Greg Gard after his team’s loss against Rutgers in their last game.

C. McCaffery 

K. Murray 

T. Perkins 

F. Rebraca 

A. Ulis

S. Crowl 

J. Davis 

C. Hepburn 

M. Klesmit 

T. Wahl

PPG: K. Murray (20.7)

APG: C. McCaffery (3.6)

Reb/G: K. Murray (8.2)

PPG: C. Hepburn (12.5)

APG: C. Hepburn (2.8)

Reb/G: S. Crowl (7.3)

Coaches:

Iowa Hawkeyes: Fran McCaffery (13th season)

Wisconsin Badgers: Greg Gard (8th season)