Wisconsin at Ohio State 1/3/20 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

By: Mike |

Last Updated: 01/02/2020 at 7:56 PM ET

The Wisconsin Badgers visit Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Friday to play the No. 5 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Wisconsin improved to 8-5 overall following its 65-37 victory over the Rider Broncs. Aleem Ford hit four of the Badgers 13 baskets from three-point territory and Nate Reuvers dominated the paint as the Badgers overcame a slow start to easily defeat Rider.

Nate Reuvers is the leading scorer and the leader in rebounding for Wisconsin with averages of 14.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. D’Mitrik Trice leads the Badgers in assists with an average of 3.4 per game and is the second leading scorer with an average of 10.6 points per game. Just two players for the Badgers are averaging double figures in scoring.

Ohio State fell to 11-2 following its 67-59 loss to West Virginia. The Buckeyes led by six points at the half but were outscored 36-22 after halftime. Kaleb Wesson led the Buckeyes in the loss with 17 points and nine boards. The 59 points were Ohio State’s lowest of the season and the Buckeyes committed a season-high of 22 turnovers. In the second half, Ohio State shot just 5-for-24 from the field.

Kaleb Wesson is the leading scorer and the leading rebounder with averages of 14.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. CJ Walker is the leader in assists for the Buckeyes with an average of 3.5 per game. Duane Washington is the second leading scorer with an average of 11.2 points per game. Just Wesson, Washington D.J. Carton (10.5 PPG) are averaging double figures in scoring for Ohio State.

Ohio State is coming off a poor performance against West Virginia after setting season highs for turnovers and fouls committed while also shooting poorly. The Buckeyes however have covered the number in 9 of the last 11 overall and each of the last 7 played at home. Wisconsin had its problems early against Rider and if the Badgers have a slow start, they could be down by 20 points more against the Buckeyes. Final Score Prediction, Ohio State Buckeyes win and cover AS 77-59.

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