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Wisconsin vs. Ohio State prediction: Ohio State favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Wisconsin vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Women's college basketball action continues on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET as Wisconsin squares off with Ohio State at Value City Arena.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts Ohio State as the most likely winner of the Wisconsin vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Wisconsin and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Ohio State a 97% chance of beating Wisconsin.
According to our model, the over/under total of 149.5 points has a 57% chance of staying under.
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wisconsin | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +21.5 (-110) | -21.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +1800 | -5000 |
| Total | o149.5 (-114) | u149.5 (-114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Wisconsin +21.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Ohio State | -5000 |
| Total | Under 149.5 | -114 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 149.5 total points.
Wisconsin vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between Ohio State and Wisconsin at Value City Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Wisconsin vs. Ohio State
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Value City Arena
Conclusion
We predict Ohio State, with a 97% win probability, will likely beat Wisconsin on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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