Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 14

Updated Jan. 14, 2025 10:27 a.m. ET

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The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) will host the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) after winning three straight home games. The matchup begins at 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Badgers head into their matchup against the Buckeyes as a 7-point favorite. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5.

Continue reading to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Wisconsin-Ohio State matchup.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin
How to watch on TV: Peacock
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Badgers vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Badgers	-7	-108	-112	151.5	-110	-110	-290	+235

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+7)
Pick OU: Over (151.5)
Prediction: Wisconsin 79, Ohio State 74

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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Badgers 79, Buckeyes 72.
The Badgers have a 74.4% chance to win this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes sit with a 29.9% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Wisconsin has covered nine times in 16 matchups with a spread this season.
Ohio State has compiled a 9-7-0 record against the spread this year.
Wisconsin has been favored by 7 points or more seven times this season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
Ohio State has covered the spread once this year (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Badgers and their opponent have broken the 151.5-point mark eight times this year.
Buckeyes games have finished with over 151.5 points scored seven times this season.
These teams score 164.2 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 12.7.

Key Moneyline Facts

Wisconsin has won 10 of 11 games when favored on the moneyline this season (90.9%).
Ohio State has been underdogs in five games this season and won two (40%) of those contests.
Wisconsin has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -290 or shorter.
Ohio State has played as an underdog of +235 or more twice this season and split those games.

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Recent Results

Badgers vs Buckeyes Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/13/2024	Badgers	-9	138	-470	+360	62-54 WISC
1/10/2024	Buckeyes	-3	137	-155	+130	71-60 WISC

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Wisconsin	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.1 (33)	81.1 (57)
Points Allowed (Rank)	70.6 (157)	71.1 (178)
Rebounds (Rank)	8.1 (263)	7.5 (301)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.6 (48)	8.1 (152)
Assists (Rank)	15.6 (88)	14.1 (164)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.7 (31)	10.6 (93)

Wisconsin 2024-25 Key Players

Badgers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
John Tonje	16	18.3	5.2	2.1	0.8	0.1	1.7
John Blackwell	16	15.4	4.7	2.4	0.8	0.1	1.3
Nolan Winter	16	11.0	6.1	0.9	0.5	0.4	0.9
Max Klesmit	15	10.5	1.9	3.0	1.1	0.1	1.9
Steven Crowl	16	10.3	5.6	2.6	0.3	0.4	0.6

Ohio State 2024-25 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	16	17.1	2.8	4.4	0.9	0.2	1.8
Devin Royal	16	13.9	7.4	1.3	1.2	0.4	0.3
John Mobley Jr.	16	12.2	1.6	1.8	0.8	0.1	2.3
Micah Parrish	15	10.2	4.4	1.7	1.1	0.3	1.5
Meechie Johnson Jr.	10	9.1	2.5	2.7	1.1	0.1	2.0