Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Basketball Predictions & Odds (Thursday, Feb. 2)

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) brings the ball up court against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half at Madison Square Garden.
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We have some Big Ten hoops on tap, as Ohio State will host Wisconsin on Thursday, Feb. 2. The game is scheduled for 7 pm ET while airing on FS1. Ohio State enters this game as 7.5-point favorites with the total set at 132.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin predictions below.

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Odds

  • Spread: Ohio State -7.5
  • Total: 132.5

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Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, Feb. 2
  • Time: 7 pm ET
  • Location: Value City Arena — Columbus, OH
  • TV: FS1

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Ohio State Betting Trends

  • Buckeyes are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
  • Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 home games.
  • Favorite is 15-6 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

Wisconsin Betting Trends

  • Badgers are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
  • Over is 6-1 in Badgers last 7 road games.
  • Over is 19-6-1 in Badgers last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Predictions

Wisconsin has dealt with injuries lately, which is one reason the Badgers have lost six of their last seven games. However, things look better on the injury front for this game at Ohio State, so Wisconsin will look to bounce back after a pair of double-digit losses against Maryland and Illinois last week.

Ohio State has had a difficult time in conference play as well, dropping seven of its last eight games. That includes losses to the bottom teams in the Big Ten (Nebraska and Minnesota) as well as a 16-point defeat at Indiana on Saturday.

For this game, we are looking under the total of 132.5 points. The last five Wisconsin games have fallen short of that mark, and that includes outings against some solid offenses. The Badgers rank 128th in offensive efficiency while playing at one of the slowest paces in the nation. Ohio State also plays relatively slow while ranking 213th in tempo. Expect a low-scoring affair in this Big Ten contest.

The Pick: Under 132.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook