The Indiana Hoosiers (19-11, 9-10 Big 10) and No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers (20-10, 13-6 Big 10) close out the regular season when they go head-to-head at Assembly Hall. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7, 2020, and will air on ESPN.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Free Prediction
The last time the Badgers played, they beat the Northwestern Wildcats, 63-48. The Badgers had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 13.9) and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.4 (below their season average of 22.6). Wisconsin was lifted by Aleem Ford, who finished with nine points and eight rebounds.
The Hoosiers defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last matchup, 72-67. The Hoosiers had a better free throw rate (0.153 vs. 0.133) and had a turnover percentage of 13.1 (better than their season average of 16.3). Trayce Jackson-Davis was Indiana’s leading scorer with 18 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Kobe King scored a game-high 24 points in the first game, in which the Badgers beat the Hoosiers 84-64. Wisconsin had a much better turnover percentage (5.9 vs. 16.3). Indiana, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.286).
Indiana does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank 37th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.274), but Wisconsin is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 31st by allowing a FTA rate of 0.175). Also, the Badgers, who rank 295th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.3 percent), might struggle to get second chance points against the Hoosiers, who rank 58th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Over
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Wisconsin ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while Indiana ranks 285th (16.8).
The Hoosiers rank 42nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Badgers rank 126th (34.5).
Wisconsin ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Indiana ranks 99th (6.2).
The Badgers average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 71st in the nation. The Hoosiers rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
The Badgers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 5.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (6.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (5.6 below their season average).