The Ohio State Buckeyes (12-3, 2-2 Big Ten) will host the Wisconsin Badgers (11-3, 3-0 Big Ten) after winning nine straight home games. The matchup begins at 8:30 PM ET on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. In this preview, we analyze the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin odds and lines around this contest.

No line has been set yet for the Buckeyes vs. Badgers game.

Ohio State has a 5-10-0 record against the spread this season compared to Wisconsin, who is 8-6-0 ATS. The Buckeyes have a 9-6-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Badgers have a record of 7-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. Over the last 10 games, Ohio State is 4-6 against the spread and 8-2 overall while Wisconsin has gone 7-3 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

As college basketball play continues, prepare for the outing with what you need to know before Wednesday’s game.

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How to watch Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

  • Game Day: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
  • Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin prediction

Wisconsin 72, Ohio State 71

Against the spread

  • Ohio State is 5-10-0 ATS this season.
  • Wisconsin has compiled an 8-6-0 record against the spread this season.
  • The Buckeyes average 12.2 more points per game (78.1) than the Badgers give up (65.9).
  • When Ohio State totals more than 65.9 points, it is 4-9 against the spread and 12-2 overall.
  • Wisconsin has an 8-4 record against the spread and an 11-1 record overall when allowing fewer than 78.1 points.
  • The Badgers score an average of 75.8 points per game, 10.0 more points than the 65.8 the Buckeyes give up to opponents.
  • Wisconsin has put together a 7-5 ATS record and a 10-2 overall record in games it scores more than 65.8 points.
  • Ohio State’s record is 3-9 against the spread and 11-2 overall when it allows fewer than 75.8 points.

Players to watch

Ohio State

  • Roddy Gayle Jr. puts up 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, shooting 46.3% from the floor and 35.4% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Jamison Battle posts 15.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. At the other end, he delivers 0.4 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.

Wisconsin

  • Steven Crowl is the Badgers’ top rebounder (7.6 per game), and he posts 12.6 points and 2.1 assists.
  • Tyler Wahl is posting 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, making 54.5% of his shots from the floor.
  • Chucky Hepburn is averaging a team-high 4.0 assists per contest. And he is producing 8.9 points and 3.0 rebounds, making 40.9% of his shots from the floor.