The Wisconsin Badgers (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) will look to extend their winning streak to six games when they host the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) Tuesday.
Wisconsin enters the game with the upper hand. First, the Badgers are at home, where they are 10-1 so far this season. Second, the team is red hot after three straight conference triumphs to start the calendar year. Finally, Ohio State enters after a mediocre three-game stretch: a home loss to No. 12. Michigan Statea 2OT road win over Minnesota and a close loss to #13 Oregon.
Related: Big Ten basketball power rankings update (Jan. 13): Wisconsin re-enters No. 1
The momentum and trends point to a Wisconsin victory.
Fans are probably used to this refrain by now. For those interested in seeing if the Badgers extend their winning streak, the game will be streamed exclusively on Peacock.
Wisconsin is 2-2 in Peacock games this season: a big defeat Arizonadifficult losses against Michigan And Illinoisthen a decisive home victory against Minnesota. Ohio State enters at No. 32 in KenPom. That spot is well below the trio of top teams listed, but also a substantial notch above Minnesota’s ranking at 114th.
Wisconsin and Ohio State will tip off at 9 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. CT at the Kohl Center. The Badgers enter the game as great favorites of Paris. Again, a Peacock subscription will be required to watch the action.
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