The Big 10 starts early once again with a few games slapped right in the middle of non-conference play. These 2 teams hate each other and it goes deeper than just rivalries, it is also about Family. Jordan Bohannon’s brother Jason Bohannon threw Iowa a curve ball back in 2005 and went to play Basketball at Wisconsin and became a huge part of some deep tournament runs. Jordan is playing with a chip on his shoulder whenever he plays the Badgers to show his state that he can be a difference maker. Last year in Iowa, the Hawkeyes beat the Badgers 85-67 and now Wisconsin is looking for revenge. Now this Wisconsin team is no longer just that defensive juggernaut that we once knew. Wisconsin ranks 17th in adjusted offensive efficiency at Kenpom with Iowa not far behind at 21. Wisconsin also ranks 8th in 3 point percentage on the road making this look like rain will be in the forecast at Carver Hawkeye arena. Iowa on the other hand ranks 21st in total Points at 85.3 per game. The Hawkeye’s also play pretty fast and being at home they should be able to control the Tempo. Now this game opened at pickem and has been bet up to Wisconsin -2 so as you can see, this game has a shot at going OT. My numbers have Wisconsin -1 so a slight lean to Iowa in this situation. Even with Wisconsin having a top 9 defense, I see a shootout happening once again in Iowa City and I love the over 142.
Iowa over 142
